Latest News – Page 212

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    VARD wins wind farm vessel contracts

    2021-04-06T16:48:00Z

    VARD will build three Service Operation Vessels (SOVs) for North Star Renewables in Scotland.

  • KOGAS announced that SM JEJU LNG 2 (pictured) would begin STS bunkering of LNG later in 2021. (credit: Korea Gas Corporation)
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    HHI TO BUILD LNG BUNKER VESSEL FOR KOREA

    2021-04-06T15:54:00Z

    Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) is building Korea''s first dedicated LNG bunker vessel for Korea Gas Corporation, KOGAS confirmed in a press release on 6 April.

  • UECC's Auto Energy and LNG bunker vessel Coralius in December 2020 (Photo: UECC)
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    UECC prepared to test new technologies as green drive gathers momentum

    2021-04-01T15:19:00Z

    United European Car Carriers (UECC), the Norway based company that operates a fleet of 16 pure truck and car carriers in intra-European trades, is upping its game to meet client expectations.

  • For MacGregor, ML’s ability to identify equipment malfunction is an “enabler”,  yielding an ongoing condition-based check of the equipment in real-time. Photo: MacGregor
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    The life of cranes, and how they learn

    2021-04-01T15:14:00Z

    What place does machine learning have in the world of cranes?

  • Royal IHC’s design for a hydrogen-fuelled TSHD has received AiP from BV Photo: Royal IHC
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    BV AiP for Royal IHC’s H2 TSHD design

    2021-04-01T12:40:00Z

    Royal IHC has received approval in principle from Bureau Veritas for the design of a hydrogen-fuelled trailing suction hopper dredger (TSHD) developed in partnership with the Dutch Directorate-General for Public Works and Water Management, the Rijkswaterstaat.

  • Yanmar has tested a new hydrogen fuel cell system on board its EX38A FC Photo: Yanmar
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    Yanmar trials new marine H2 fuel cell

    2021-04-01T12:34:00Z

    Yanmar Holdings and its subsidiary Yanmar Power Technology have conducted a field demonstration test for a new maritime hydrogen fuel cell system.

  • Damen anticipates ever increasing global trade will increase demand for ports and waterways to be kept at chart depth
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    Damen extends TSHD range

    2021-04-01T12:09:00Z

    In response to an industry-wide consultation, Damen has recently renewed and expanded its range of small to mid-size trailing suction hopper dredgers (TSHDs). The full range now covering hopper volumes from 650 m3 to 5,000 m3.

  • Seaspan has announced 37 newbuild orders since December, which will add a further 580,000 TEU to the fleet, including 6 x 15,500 TEU containerships on 30 March. (credit: Seaspan Corp)
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    ME-GI ENGINES FOR SEASPAN ULCS SERIES

    2021-03-31T17:34:00Z

    MAN Energy Solutions has announced that Samsung Heavy Industries has confirmed the order of 10 × 8G95ME-GI10.5 engines in connection with the building of 10 × 15,000-teu containerships for Seaspan Corporation.

  • First cruise ship booked since Covid is a great signal for local shipbuilding, says Meyer.
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    Surprise new order bucks up troubled Meyer

    2021-03-31T16:24:00Z

    Troubled German shipyard Meyer Werft has clinched what it says is the first cruise ship newbuilding ordered worldwide since the start of the Covid pandemic – and the first digitally negotiated one, reports Germany Correspondent Tom Todd.

  • The first C9.5 version of the MAN B&W G45ME-C engine platform passed its type approval test in 2015. (credit: MAN Energy Solutions)
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    MAN ES REFINES G45 TWO-STROKE SERIES

    2021-03-31T16:19:00Z

    An upgraded, more fuel efficient version of one of the smaller designs in its two-stroke portfolio has been unveiled by MAN Energy Solutions, writes David Tinsley.

  • Ricardo has joined the Getting to Zero coalition Photo: Ricardo
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    Ricardo joins emissions reduction coalition

    2021-03-31T13:48:00Z

    Engineering company Ricardo is the latest to join the Getting to Zero coalition in a bid to support the decarbonisation of the transport and energy sectors.

  • ABB will provide support for equipment installed on board Canadian Coast Guard vessels Photo: ABB
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    ABB wins Canadian Coast Guard deal

    2021-03-31T13:43:00Z

    ABB has won a contract to provide services for equipment installed on board Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) vessels.

  • 'Ever Given'
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    Tug teamwork refloats Ever Given

    2021-03-30T15:21:00Z

    Major tugboat teamwork was required to refloat the ''Ever Given'' boxship stuck in the Suez Canal.

  • MAN ES has already received an order for 3 × MAN 6L23/30H Mk3 GenSets, with an option for a further three.
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    Successful Remote TA Test for MAN L23/30H Mk3

    2021-03-30T12:59:00Z

    MAN Energy Solutions’ MAN L23/30H Mk3 engine has successfully passed its type approval test (TAT) at STX Engine in South Korea. The classification society team joined in the TAT remotely, contributing valuable experience to a joint project with class society ABS to refine the structure of remote TATs.

  • The HJ Smartlube 4.0. (Copyright: Hans Jensen Lubricators)
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    GREATER FLEXIBILITY IN CYLINDER LUBRICATION DELIVERY FOR TWO-STROKE ENGINES

    2021-03-29T13:50:00Z

    The shipping industry’s ambitions for reducing CO2 emission are likely to follow several technological pathways, so a more flexible and modular lubrication system is now available, says Dr Rathesan Ravendran, Technology and Innovation Specialist at Hans Jensen Lubricators.

  • An earlier round of JFE fleet strengthening: the 7,000dwt King Fisher, one of two sisters built in 2013.
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    UK OWNER INVESTS IN COASTAL TANKER FLEET

    2021-03-29T13:30:00Z

    Diversified UK marine services group James Fisher has ordered two tankers specified with dual-fuel propulsion for its coastwise and short-sea trading operations, writes David Tinsley.

  • Bob Sanguinetti Photo: UK Chamber of Shipping
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    CEO of UK Chamber of Shipping steps down

    2021-03-29T13:22:00Z

    The chief executive of the UK Chamber of Shipping, Bob Sanguinetti, is stepping down to take on a new role as chief executive of the Aberdeen Harbour Board.

  • Bureau Veritas has awarded approval in principle (AiP) to GTT’s Mark III membrane tank technology for the containment of ammonia (image courtesy of GTT).
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    GTT obtains first AiP for NH3 membrane containment system

    2021-03-29T13:18:00Z

    Bureau Veritas awarded the industry’s first approval in principle (AiP) for an ammonia membrane containment system to French technology and engineering company Gaztransport & Technigaz (GTT) in February for its Mark III membrane tank technology.

  • ClassNK and Sompo Japan Insurance are pooling their knowledge to create risk assessments for autonomous ship operation Photo: ClassNK
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    Partnership to assess autonomous ships risk

    2021-03-29T13:18:00Z

    ClassNK and Sompo Japan Insurance have joined forces to conduct risk assessments into autonomous ships.

  • The first of the record-breaking generation for Wallenius SOL is due in the northern autumn. (credit: Knud E.Hansen).
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    WALLENIUS SOL RAISES ITS GAME IN BALTIC TRADE

    2021-03-29T13:07:00Z

    Sweden’s shipping industry is set to introduce the largest ro-ro freight vessels that combine the highest ice class rating with LNG-fuelled propulsion, writes David Tinsley.