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PPR starts work towards sulphur cap
The IMO’s Pollution Prevention & Response (PPR) sub-committee has launched its efforts towards the ‘consistent and effective’ implementation of the 2020 global sulphur cap.
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NewsLNG-wind powered hybrid cruiseship first
Finnish based wind propulsion expert, Norsepower Oy Ltd, has signed an agreement with Viking Line to install its Rotor Sail Solution onboard the ‘M/S Viking Grace’, the operator''s flagship LNG-fuelled cruise ship.
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NewsLNG-fuelled capesize development project planned
A collaboration between mining companies and shipping stakeholders is to develop a LNG-fuelled capesize bulk carrier for a proposed ‘green corridor’ between Australia and China.
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NewsETI targets 30% fuel cut for UK fleet
After an assessment of energy saving solutions, the Energy Technologies Institute believes the UK fleet could achieve a 30% reduction in fuel costs by using innovative technologies.
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NewsRotterdam Offshore Group to expand its capabilities
Rotterdam Offshore Group (ROG) has acquired the neighbouring land and buildings next to its existing premises in the Waalhaven, Rotterdam, to allow for significant expansion of its quayside, storage and office capabilities.
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NewsEMSA study highlights fuel cell technology
A new study released by the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) has identified the leading fuel cell technologies with potential for maritime applications.
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NewsFinland’s autoship bid
A new autonomous shipping test area is due to open off the Finnish coast, boosting significant projects already underway in the country.
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Torsional Vibration Symposium
This year’s Torsional Vibration Symposium will be taking place in Salzburg from 17-19 May, with more than 200 experts from the field expected.
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NewsPanama approves Japanese scrubber system
A newly-developed Hybrid Sox Scrubber System has been officially approved by the Republic of Panama after testing results have been verified.
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NewsGE launches electric starters for gas turbines
GE’s Marine Solutions is now supplying electric start systems for its line of aeroderivative marine gas turbines.
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NewsTTS launches movable deck lifter
Access and handling systems specialist TTS has launched an Intelligent Movable Deck Lifter (IMDL) to help reduce wasted space in pure car truck carrier (PCTC) cargo holds.
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Peter Döhle service agreement for MacGregor
German shipping company Peter Döhle has signed a three-year deck machinery service deal with MacGregor covering a mixed fleet of 70 vessels.
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NewsBAE Systems divests San Francisco ship repair business
BAE Systems has divested its San Francisco Ship Repair business to US-based ship repair expert Puglia Engineering, in a move to give the shipyard “access to broader markets”.
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NewsABB propulsion for Genting quintet
ABB is to supply a complete power, propulsion and automation package for a series of new cruise vessels being built by MV Werften.
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NewsChina expands port emissions curb
China’s Ministry of Transport has expanded a 0.50% sulphur limit for ships operating within three domestic emission control areas (ECAs) to 11 ports.
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Asian shipyard closure
Singapore offshore services company Vallianz has closed its repair and maintenance facility in the country blaming "industry slowdown and discontinuation of business with a key local customer".
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NewsWinGD partnership to advance engine diagnostics
WinGD has signed an agreement with Propulsion Analytics to develop an advanced diagnostics system for application across the engine developer’s range of two-stroke engines.
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NewsMAN power for USCG Offshore Patrol Cutters
The US Coast Guard (USCG) has chosen MAN’s 28/33D STC engines as its propulsion of choice for its new Offshore Patrol Cutter (OPC) programme.
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NewsMore German yards join forces
Three more German shipyards are closing ranks in the face of what they describe as “cut-throat” competition on the repair and conversion market, reports Germany correspondent Tom Todd.
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NewsLNG carrier delivered
TOKYO-Mitsui OSK Lines has delivered the LNG carrier ''CESI Qingdao'' to Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding on 6 January.
