Latest News – Page 152
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NewsABB Turbocharging launches vessel performance digital suite
ABB Turbocharging has launched Tekomar XPERT marine, a digital solution that offers shipowners simplified management of propulsion efficiency and emissions reporting and creating a potential combined emission savings of up to 20 percent.
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NewsNew advanced biofuels plant in Spain targets H1 2023 start
Repsol has announced that construction is about to begin on Spain’s first advanced biofuels plant in Cartagena. The EUR200 million refinery will supply up to 250,000 tonnes per year of advanced biofuels to consumers in the marine, aerospace and automotive industries when fully operational.
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NewsTie-up targets inland European CO2 shipments
Denmark-based Dan-Unity CO2 and Belgium-based Victrol are offering end-to-end seaborne CO2 transportation by rivers and sea to utilisation and storage facilities in Europe.
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NewsDamen Shipyards to cooperate with Greek equipment manufacturers
Damen Shipyards Group and the Hellenic Marine Equipment Manufacturers and Exports have signed a Declaration of Intent to enhance cooperation in ship building and development of marine equipment and ship technology.
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NewsIMO’s life cycle GHG emissions guidelines expected in December
The IMO’s Intersessional Working Group on Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships (ISWG-GHG 11) met 14-18 March, noting the urgency of the development of draft lifecycle GHG and carbon intensity guidelines for marine fuels and therefore decided to aim to finalise draft guidelines at MEPC 79 (12-16 December).
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NewsHSD to resell MAN EEXI Compliance solutions
MAN Energy Solutions has signed a cooperation agreement with HSD Engine to deliver its energy efficiency existing ship index (EEXI) solutions to MAN B&W-branded low-speed engines manufactured by HSD.
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NewsWärtsilä to service reliquefaction plant on four Knutsen OAS vessels
Wärtsilä has signed a service agreement with the Norway based fleet operator Knutsen OAS. The contract covers the reliquefaction plant for four LNG carriers and is designed to optimise their day-to-day operational performance.
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NewsRWE plans to builds ammonia terminal in Brunsbüttel
German energy producer RWE is following its plans to build the first German LNG terminal in Brunsbüttel near Hamburg with another nearby project - a terminal for the import of green ammonia.
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NewsWE Tech package for new PCTCs
When used with Shore Power Connection, the WE Drive is reported to save 50% in energy costs
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NewsJIP aims for standardised battery containers
A joint industry project (JIP) was established this month with the aim of achieving a high level of standardization for maritime, containerized battery systems.
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NewsElectrolyser breaks efficiency records
Australia-based Hysata’s hydrogen capillary-fed electrolysis cell can produce green hydrogen from water at 98% cell energy efficiency, well above the International Renewable Energy Agency’s (IRENA) 2050 target and significantly better than existing electrolyser technologies.
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NewsCollision barriers for wind turbines tested
Dutch maritime research institute MARIN has tested three different barriers aimed at averting collisions between ships and wind turbines.
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NewsSleipnir connects to shore power at Rotterdam
Heerema’s largest crane vessels, Sleipnir and Thialf, have officially switched from using their engines to using shore power at the Port of Rotterdam.
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NewsWärtsilä introduces MethanolPac
Wärtsilä has developed a dedicated fuel supply system for methanol, MethanolPac.
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NewsFirst Damen Multi Cat 2309 delivered
UK crew transfer operator HST has taken delivery of the first of a new class of Damen Multi Cat, the 2309.
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NewsLNG-fuelled propulsion for Ritz-Carlton superyachts
The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection has ordered two newbuild superyachts, Ilma and Luminara, slated to set sail in 2024 and 2025 respectively.
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NewsMaintenance error led to US$3.8 million casualty
An improperly tightened fastener led to a diesel engine failure on the passenger and car ferry Wenatchee resulting in nearly US$3.8 million in damages, the US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has revealed.
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NewsGreen corridors
New decarbonisation study points to key role of ports in unlocking investment in future fuel infrastructure
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NewsBold Shipbuilding Strategy Needs Delivery To Match
The extension of the UK National Shipbuilding Strategy to commercial maritime shipbuilding, as well as a renewed focus on improving export competitiveness is a welcome step.
