Latest News – Page 276
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News'Mandatory contribution' R&D fund proposed by industry leaders
A global decarbonisation R&D fund could be financed by a mandatory contribution of US$2 per tonne of marine fuel, writes Stevie Knight.
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NewsClimate change needs global approach: BIMCO
BIMCO has welcomed the recognition of the European Commission that tackling climate change is a global issue that needs an international collaborative approach.
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NewsABB secures Genting cruise ships deal
ABB has secured a €157 million contract to supply power, propulsion and digital solutions for Genting Hong Kong’s six ‘Universal Class’ vessels that will bring global hotel brands to sea.
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NewsLiquefaction remains a killer on bulk carriers
Cargo liquefaction is the single biggest killer on bulk carriers, according to an analysis published by Intercargo in February 2019. It looked at a decade of bulk carrier losses from 2009 to 2018 and focused on ships of 10,000gt and above. It identified 48 total losses in that period, of ...
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NewsWhat does the Green Deal really mean for shipping?
The Green Deal, unveiled by EC President Ursula von der Leyen, is now on the table, but what are we to make of it? The implications certainly require a considered look, writes Stevie Knight.
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NewsBOOST TO NORTH SEA FREIGHT CAPACITY
Following her delivery voyage from China’s Jinling Shipyard, DFDS has phased the high-capacity ro-ro freight carrier Hollandia Seaways into service between Gothenburg and Ghent, writes David Tinsley.
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NewsNEW TRAIN FERRIES FOR COOK STRAIT
KiwiRail is planning to order two large, rail-fitted ro-pax ferries as replacements for its ageing Interislander fleet on the Cook Strait, writes David Tinsley.
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NewsCO2 containment sees Northern Light
DNV GL concluded pre-class evaluation of Type C containment tanks for liquefied CO2 for the Northern Lights Carbon Capture and Storage project in October 2019
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NewsHigh Performance engine analyser for diesel engines
IMES, the Germany-based cylinder pressure sensors and combustion monitoring systems specialist, has extended the functionality of its engine analyser, EPM-XP plus. The product has been operating on diesel engines since 2019.
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NewsMAN UPGRADES 350MM BORE TWO-STROKE SERIES
An upgraded design of small, two-stroke propulsion engine in the 350mm-bore category has been released by MAN Energy Solutions to supersede the S35ME-B type, writes David Tinsley.
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NewsAzipod propels final Yamal LNG ship
The final vessel in a fifteen-ship series has entered service for the Yamal LNG project ahead of schedule, powered by ABB''s Azipod propulsion system.
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NewsFuture-proof shipping solutions initiative
CSSC and DNV GL have begun a strategic partnership with a focus on developing future-proof solutions and competencies for shipping in a variety of fields including alternative fuels and environmentally friendly technologies.
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NewsAiP for dual-fuel Newcastlemax design
ABS has granted approval in principle (AiP) to Deltamarin and GTT for a dual-fuel Newcastlemax bulk carrier design.
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NewsBIMCO simplifies dispute process
BIMCO’s documentary committee has agreed to carry out a major revision of the dispute resolution clause with the aim to shorten and simplify what has become BIMCO’s longest standard clause.
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NewsMediterranean ECA moves closer
Mediterranean countries have agreed on a road map for the designation of the Mediterranean Sea as an emission control area (ECA) for sulphur emissions at the 21st conference of parties of the Barcelona Convention in Naples.
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NewsLithium battery propulsion partnership
ABS and Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL) are to work together to research lithium battery propulsion for next generation vessels.
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NewsWärtsilä supplies solutions to Spliethoff
Technology group Wärtsilä has been selected to supply a comprehensive package of solutions for two new vessels being built for the Netherlands-based shipping company Spliethoff.
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NewsMHI uses VR in maintenance training
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Marine Machinery & Equipment (MHI-MME) has started the application of HoloLens 2 in maintenance training for the MET Turbocharger.
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NewsAQUA Blue Mini meets smaller needs
Alfa Laval''s AQUA freshwater generation technology is now available to a wider range of vessels, thanks to a new mini model.
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NewsBV awards AiP to ‘Quadelprop’ 19,000 cbm LNGBV concept
Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore has granted approval in principle to the innovative design for a 19,000 cbm LNG bunkering vessel with a GTT membrane type tank – the ‘Quadelprop’.
