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  • BV has certified Torman’s new FRU Photo: Bureau Veritas
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    BV classification for new Torman LNG FRU

    2021-03-22T14:11:00Z

    Bureau Veritas has completed the classification of the Torman LNG floating regasification unit (FRU) at Tema port, Ghana in sheltered waters.

  • Kongsberg is installing Vessel Insight on Dorian LPG’s VLGC fleet Photo: Kongsberg Digital
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    Kongsberg Vessel Insight for Dorian LPG fleet

    2021-03-22T14:04:00Z

    Kongsberg Digital has signed a deal to install its Vessel Insight solution on Dorian LPG’s entire fleet of 22 LPG carriers.

  • OHT’s newbuild: combining dynamic-positioning with huge transport and lift capacity.(credit: OHT).
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    A NEW TITAN FOR OFFSHORE WIND SECTOR

    2021-03-22T12:30:00Z

    Custom-designed to bring new scale and efficiency to the arduous work of transporting and installing the heaviest offshore wind turbine foundations, the 51,000dwt Alfa Lift has been floated out of her Chinese building dock, writes David Tinsley.

  • The ‘Gagarin Prospect’ is the first Aframax tanker in the USA to receive LNG via ship-to-ship bunkering Photo: Sovcomflot
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    First USA ship-to-ship Aframax LNG bunkering

    2021-03-19T14:29:00Z

    Sovcomflot and Shell have broken new ground with the completion of the first ever ship-to-ship LNG bunkering of an Aframax tanker in the USA.

  • Damen offers lease solutions to the offshore wind and hybrid tug sectors Photo: Damen
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    Damen and NIBC team up to offer ship leasing

    2021-03-19T11:37:00Z

    NIBC Bank, Damen Ship Lease and Damen Financial Services have teamed up for a multi-year partnership in ship leasing.

  • Frese’s new 6-way valve Photo: Frese
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    World’s first 6-way dynamic valve launches

    2021-03-18T13:11:00Z

    Frese has combined its valve for 4-pipe systems with its PICV technology in one compact, all-in-one solution, providing simplified installation and operation as well as significant energy savings.

  • Mitsubishi’s engine after-treatment solution is IMO Tier III compliant Photo: MTEE
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    MTEE unveils Tier III engine after-treatment

    2021-03-18T13:07:00Z

    Mitsubishi Turbocharger and Engine Europe (MTEE) has unveiled a new engine after-treatment solution to comply with IMO Tier III regulations.

  • The MAN B&W ME-GA engine (pictured) at MAN Energy Solutions’ Research Centre Copenhagen
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    MAN DEMONSTRATES TWO-STROKE OTTO CYCLE ENGINE

    2021-03-18T10:00:00Z

    MAN Energy Solutions has demonstrated its latest low-speed dual-fuel engine – a MAN B&W ME-GA type designed for LNG/fuel-oil running – at a ceremony live-streamed from its Copenhagen Research Centre today. The new engine is an Otto-cycle variant of the company’s successful ME-GI engine.

  • The 16V 4000M65L engine has lowered NOx and particulate emissions without the use of a diesel particulate filter, while achieving improved fuel efficiency and lower CO2 emissions.
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    SERIES 4000 16V ENGINE AND SCR OBTAINS EPA TIER 4 CERTIFICATION

    2021-03-17T20:38:00Z

    Rolls-Royce has obtained US Environmental Protection Agency Tier 4 certification for its Series 4000 M65L 16-cylinder diesel engine with exhaust aftertreatment solution. The technology company confirms the EPA Tier 4 compliant propulsion solution is now available for order.

  • Wuhan-based Troowin Power System Technology Co.’s PEM fuel cell received the first type approval for a hydrogen fuel cell from China Classification Society (CCS) Wuhan branch earlier in 2021
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    China ups pace in drive towards alternative fuels for shipping

    2021-03-17T18:10:00Z

    In line with China''s aim to reach carbon neutrality before 2060, and to focus on ensuring its greenhouse gas emissions peak in the next decade, China Classification Society (CCS) Wuhan branch is stepping up its focus on alternative fuels.

  • Sigurd Jenssen, director of exhaust treatment at Wärtsilä Photo: Wärtsilä
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    New scrubber research focuses on carbon capture

    2021-03-17T15:02:00Z

    Exhaust gas abatement systems have the potential to reduce maritime CO2 emissions according to new research.

  • KM is supplying a technology package for a new Keppel WITV Photo: Kongsberg Maritime
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    KM to supply tech for Keppel WITV

    2021-03-17T14:54:00Z

    Kongsberg Maritime has signed a major contract with American shipbuilder Keppel AmFELS for the supply of its wind turbine installation vessel (WTIV) technology.

  • Multipurpose newbuilds
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    Intelligent maintenance for LNG vessels

    2021-03-16T13:15:00Z

    Three LNG-powered multi-purpose vessels ordered from Germany’s Abeking & Rasmussen ship and yacht shipyard (A&R) by the German government will be equipped with Schottel propulsion systems and condition monitoring services.

  • Chantiers de l‘Atlantique sail (©Chantiers de l‘Atlantique)
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    BV releases updated wind propulsion system rules

    2021-03-15T14:36:00Z

    Classification society Bureau Veritas (BV) has released an updated set of classification rules for wind propulsion systems (WPS). The new rules are intended to support and drive the development of zero carbon propulsion options for modern ships.

  • ABS’s corrosion detection tool uses machine learning to refine and improve its detection of corrosion Photo: ABS
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    Smart tool finds corrosion with 99% accuracy

    2021-03-15T12:14:00Z

    Results from the initial application of ABS’s Corrosion Detection digital solution show that it is able to identify corrosion with an accuracy rate of 98.9%.

  • K-Line’s new car carrier has enhanced telecommunications equipment Photo: K-Line
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    Remote survey notation for K-Line carrier

    2021-03-15T12:10:00Z

    K-Line’s new car carrier, built by Tadotsu Shipyard, has become the world’s first newbuild to obtain ClassNK notation certifying that the ship is adapted for remote surveys.

  • Høglund will manage the collaboration between different stakeholders during the conversion of the Hannah Kristina to dual-fuel operation.
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    Halliburton commissions LNG retrofit for RoRo combi carrier

    2021-03-15T11:49:00Z

    Halliburton AS, the oil fields service provider, has awarded Høglund Gas Solutions AS a turnkey contract to manage the conversion of a RoRo combination carrier to operate on LNG fuel.

  • The two 6,080dwt nThe two 6,080dwt newbuildings will be delivered from Bijlsma Shipyard at Lemmer in the Netherlands (pictured) between Q4 2021 and Q1 2022. (credit: Bijlsma Shipyard)ewbuildings will be delivered from Bijlsma Shipyard at Lemmer ...
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    SHORT-SEA FOCUS ON EFFICIENCY GAINS

    2021-03-15T10:41:00Z

    Dutch shipbuilding has reinforced its leading European position in short-sea vessel design and construction by way of a EUR 21 million (US$25m) contract for two 6,080dwt multi-purpose cargo vessels, writes David Tinsley.

  • The GMC consortium aims to advance the use of green methanol in shipping Photo: Flickr
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    Advancing green methanol in shipping

    2021-03-12T16:05:00Z

    Uniper has teamed up with Liberty Pier Maritime Projects and engineering firm Ship Design & Consult (SDC) to establish green methanol as a sustainable and carbon-neutral marine fuel.

  • Damen’s portable BTWS will be used by customers in Africa, Asia and Latin America Photo: Damen
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    Damen BWTS investment

    2021-03-12T16:00:00Z

    Climate Investor Two (CI2) has approved an investment to support the lease of Damen’s portable ballast water treatment solution to customers in Africa, Asia, and Latin America.