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NewsSeafarers to be given Covid vaccine priority
The International Maritime Organisation has welcome the decision by the World Health Organisation to prioritise seafarers for Covid-19 vaccines in instances of limited supplies.
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NewsGTT receives tank orders for two LNGCs
GTT has received orders from its partners the Korean shipyards, Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries and Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering, for the tank design of two new LNG carriers, both scheduled for delivery in 2023.
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NewsUK project for showcase vessel
As an instrument of both commercial and industrial strategy, the UK Government has initiated plans for a new non-military, national flagship, writes David Tinsley. The procurement process has been implemented through the Ministry of Defence (MoD) by way of a contract notice.
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NewsUK order for AUV extends scope of offshore services
Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KHI) plans to deliver the first reference of a specialised automated underwater vehicle (AUV) for the inspection of subsea oil pipelines and power cables to a UK-based offshore services company, Modus Subsea Services, by the end of the 2021.
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NewsWinGD delivers first on-engine NOx aftertreatment solution
Swiss engine developer WinGD recently launched the first marine two-stroke engine to carry its own NOx abatement solution. The solution offers significant reductions in space requirements and lower installation costs for shipyards seeking to comply with Tier III NOx emission limits.
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NewsBrittany adds new battery/LNG hybrid RoRos
Brittany Ferries is adding two new battery/LNG hybrid RoRos to its fleet.
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NewsTMC compressors for new containerships
TMC Compressors (TMC) has been contracted to supply its environmentally-friendly compressed air system to four containerships that Jiangsu New Yangzi Shipbuilding Company is building for Seaspan Corporation.
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NewsShipping hosts decarbonisation event at COP26
Global shipping and announced a cross-industry event bringing together leaders in shipping, energy, politics and finance to discuss maritime decarbonisation.
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NewsCarbon-recycled methane is zero-emission
The Ship Carbon Recycling Working Group of Japan's Carbon Capture & Reuse (CCR) Study Group has confirmed that carbon-recycled methane produced by methanation technology can be recognised as a zero-emission ship fuel.
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NewsHYDROGEN ELECTROLYSIS AT HEART OF NEW OFFSHORE WIND CONCEPT
Portugal and Norway have partnered to develop an offshore green hydrogen production concept that could be standardised for implementation worldwide, allowing for large-scale hydrogen production.
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Newsmtu ELECTRIC ASSISTED TURBOCHARGER READY FOR FUEL CELLS
Rolls-Royce’s new electrically-assisted mtu turbocharger system has been successfully tested on the component test bench and on a 10-cylinder diesel engine test bench and is now ready for use in projects where increased transient response is required.
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NewsRolls Royce sets 2023 target for Series 2000 and 4000 updates
Rolls Royce Power Systems announced its sustainability plans in a press conference on 20 July. As part of a strategy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from its product portfolio by 35% by 2030, it plans to enable its Series 2000 and 4000 mtu engine series to run on sustainable fuels ...
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NewsGTT TO SUPPLY SHI WITH FUEL TANKS FOR AMMONIA-READY BOXSHIPS
Samsung Heavy Industries has ordered France-based containment specialist GTT to design 5 x Mark III LNG containment systems for a series of 15,000 teu boxships on order in South Korea.
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NewsTSUNEISHI BOOKS FIRST TESS66 AEROLINE ULTRAMAX ORDER
Tsuneishi Shipbuilding has confirmed that it has received the first order for its TESS66 AEROLINE Ultramax design.
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NewsJFE STEEL SIGNS CHARTERS FOR 3 x JAPANESE BUILT DF NEWCASTLEMAXES
Japanese steelmaker JFE Steel Corporation has signed long-term charter agreements with NYK Line, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K Line) and Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) for 3 x LNG-fuelled Newcastlemaxes. The vessels, which have been designed by Nihon Shipyard and will be built by Japan Marine United and Imabari Shipbuilding, are scheduled ...
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NewsEmulsified fuel solution for first J-ENG UEC35LSJ order
Japan Engine Corporation (J-ENG) has announced a first sale of its monofuel MGO-fuelled low-speed UEC35LSJ engine platform.
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NewsDSIC delivers energy-efficient VLCC
Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Group (DSIC) has delivered a very efficient very large crude carrier (VLCC) to shipowner China Shipbuilding Consulting Company. The VLCC, which will be operated by Wah Kwong Ship Management Hong Kong, is among the most efficient VLCCs in operation, the shipyard claims.
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NewsExplosion-proof hull cleaning
A second working vessel has been launched by Fleet Cleaner, a green company from Delft that uses in-house robots to clean the hulls of seagoing vessels from fouling such as algae and mussels.
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NewsNew guide for remote and autonomous operation
ABS has released a new guide setting out a framework to help owners and operators implement autonomous and remote-control technologies.
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NewsLNG-fuelled car carrier quartet for German auto mover
Germany’s Volkswagen Group is adding four more Chinese-built LNG vehicle carriers to its overseas fleet saying their engines will be special and different to those in other LNG ships, writes Tom Todd.
