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  • Hitachi’s new X-MET8000 Optimum solution is dedicated to the quick and simple analysis of bunker fuel Photo: Hitachi
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    Hitachi launches portable bunker fuel analysis tool

    2018-05-24T13:20:00Z

    The analysis and measuring instruments division of Hitachi has developed a new portable solution dedicated to the quick and simple analysis of bunker fuel.

  • The ten thousandth delivery of Kongsberg's AutoChief engine control system will be installed on a Solvang LEG carrier
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    Solvang order marks milestone for Kongsberg engine control

    2018-05-24T09:34:00Z

    Kongsberg is to install its AutoChief engine control and safety system on a new liquefied ethane gas (LEG) carrier being built for Norwegian tanker company Solvang at Hyundai Mipo Dockyard.

  • Pacific Breeze arriving for the first time in Darwin harbour (courtesy of Darwin Port)
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    Evolution in Moss-type gas carriers

    2018-05-23T08:38:00Z

    Built to transport Australian LNG to Taiwan, the world’s largest vessel based on Moss containment technology – and one of the first such vessels to use dual-fuel diesel-electric (DFDE) propulsion - has been delivered by Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KHI).

  • Twin electric motors and an innovative charging system power a pioneering approach to fjord tourism
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    Fighting for the future of the fjords

    2018-05-23T07:58:00Z

    An all-electric passenger craft on one of Norway’s most fragile fjords highlights the dramatic technical changes needed to protect the pristine environment.

  • Methanol as a marine fuel, expected to gain full regulatory approval by 2023, should be in the scopes of far-sighted owners
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    Methanol’s role in the future fuel mix

    2018-05-22T21:01:00Z

    The global fuel sulphur cap will be the start of the conversation about clean fuels, not its end, according to Chris Chatterton, chief operating officer, Methanol Institute. He argues that methanol should be a part of that discussion.

  • NED-Project company is working on a project to design a new LNG electric ferry for PZM
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    NED-Project to design new LNG electric ferry for Baltic Sea

    2018-05-22T12:59:00Z

    NED-Project company is working on a project to design a new LNG electric ferry for the Baltic Sea for the Unity Line, a subsidiary of Polska Zegluga Morska (PZM).

  • Rolls-Royce and Finferries will work together to develop solutions to optimise safety of remote and autonomous ferry operations
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    Cooperative agreement to demonstrate remote and autonomous ferry operations

    2018-05-22T12:05:00Z

    Rolls-Royce and Finnish shipowner Finferries have signed a collaboration agreement to jointly develop strategies and solutions to optimise the safety and efficiency of remote and autonomous ferry operations.

  • Corvus Energy will supply lithium ion battery-based ESS for five new all-electric ferries being built for Fjord1
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    Corvus batteries for electric quintet

    2018-05-22T12:00:00Z

    Corvus Energy will supply lithium ion battery-based energy storage systems (ESS) for five new all-electric ferries being built by Havyard for Norwegian ferry operator Fjord1.

  • The dual-fuel conversion of the 1,036 teu feeder container ship 'Wes Amelie' saw the vessel converted to a multi-fuel, four-stroke unit
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    LNG coalition bolsters its clout with new member MAN Diesel Turbo

    2018-05-22T10:51:00Z

    SEA\LNG, the multi-sector industry LNG coalition, has welcomed MAN Diesel & Turbo (MAN) to its membership giving the organisation added clout in the industry.

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    Japan faces a crisis

    2018-05-22T10:05:00Z

    Once again, in The Motor Ship of June 1968, the Japanese shipbuilding industry was making headlines. Following its rapid rise, thanks to high levels of government investment, shipyards in Japan faced the prospect of a decline thanks to rising costs and a general slowdown in orders.

  • Deck-mounted LNG fuel tanks on 'Fure Vinga' proclaim a new techno-environmental strategy for Furetank
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    Swedish owners raise bar in environmental tanker design

    2018-05-22T09:10:00Z

    Meticulous attention to every aspect of energy demand and usage is reflected in the 1A ice-classed ‘Fure Vinga’. The project lays down a new milestone in product carrier design and construction, writes David Tinsley.

  • The DC Hub enables generators to run at optimal efficiency with batteries picking up any excess load
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    The Switch gears up for offshore hybrid opportunity

    2018-05-18T12:45:00Z

    The Switch has completed the factory acceptance test for a critical component of its DC Hub system, which has been ordered by an undisclosed ship owner to optimise hybrid propulsion on an ‘advanced offshore vessel’.

  • Eniram will develop optimisation and monitoring tools for the LNG bulk carrier project
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    Eniram monitoring for Project Forward

    2018-05-18T12:13:00Z

    LNG bulker initiative Project Forward has signed an agreement for monitoring and optimisation with Eniram, offering further evidence of the project’s evolution from concept to reality.

  • GoodFuels
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    GoodFuels secures investment to develop CO2-reducing sustainable biofuels

    2018-05-17T17:03:00Z

    GoodFuels has secured investment funding to boost its development of sustainable biofuels with the aim of reducing CO2, improving air quality and achieving global Sustainable Development Goals (SDG).

  • "Heavy fuel oil was the standard for the last 30 years, and the new standard in our eyes should be LNG" Dominik Schneiter, vice president research & development, WinGD
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    Adapting to evolving engine demands

    2018-05-17T11:20:00Z

    As emissions regulations drive a transformation in the technical demands of the shipping industry, WinGD is mapping its view of future engine design. Dominik Schneiter, vice president, research and development, outlines the company’s priorities

  • The US has implemented a programme for a new generation of cadet training ships that will serve also as disaster response vessels (image courtesy of Herbert Engineering)
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    US to build versatile new training ships

    2018-05-17T10:14:00Z

    US government funding has been authorised to begin the replacement of the country’s ageing fleet of state maritime academy training ships with a versatile new generation of national security multi-mission vessels (NSMV), writes David Tinsley

  • CROE scrubber
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    CROE to supply emissions-reducing scrubbers for Songa Shipmanagement’s vessels

    2018-05-16T10:56:00Z

    CR Ocean Engineering (CROE) will supply sulphur-emissions reducing exhaust gas cleaning systems for Songa Shipmanagement’s oil/chemical tankers and heavy-lift vessels.

  • Ecochlor’s BWMS
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    Ecochlor BWMS to be retrofitted in 36 ASGL vessels

    2018-05-15T15:16:00Z

    Ecochlor will retrofit its ballast water management system (BWMS) in 36 of Angelicoussis Shipping Group’s (ASGL) vessels.

  • Opex and capex implications of sulphur compliance options are brought to light through Lloyd's Register's online tool
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    LR launches sulphur compliance cost tool

    2018-05-15T12:44:00Z

    Lloyd’s Register (LR) has launched an online calculator that can help ship owners evaluate the cost of sulphur compliance ahead of IMO’s global cap from 2020.

  • IMO's London headquarters will host discussion on regulating for autonomous vessels as part of this week's Maritime Safety Committee meeting
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    MSC takes up IMO autonomy discussion

    2018-05-15T11:09:00Z

    The International Maritime Organization (IMO) will discuss how it can begin to regulate for autonomous vessels at the ninety-ninth meeting of the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC), starting this week.