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  • The current ferry operating the Finnøy connection outside Stavanger, Norway. Norled intends to replace the ferry with a hydrogen fuel cell powered vessel.
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    EU funding for French and Norwegian hydrogen vessel projects

    2019-05-13T22:42:00Z

    The European innovation project FLAGSHIPS has been awarded EUR5 million to support the development and deployment of two hydrogen fuel cell vessels in France and Norway.

  • The fuel-efficient Wärtsilä 20DF engine is a popular choice in LNG vessel applications. (Image copyright: Wärtsilä)
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    Wärtsilä 20DF engines for China’s first LNG fuelled PSVs

    2019-05-13T21:33:00Z

    The technology group Wärtsilä has won the contract to supply 40 generating sets for 12 new LNG fuelled platform supply vessels (PSV), the first such vessels to be built for a Chinese owner. The ships are being built for China Oilfield Services Co Ltd (COSL) at the Wuchang Shipbuilding Heavy ...

  • WinGD and Enterprises Shipping & Trading have successfully demonstrated WinGD's WiDE smart maintenance tool Photo: WinGD
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    WinGD wins with smart maintenance project

    2019-05-13T14:00:00Z

    A collaboration between WinGD and ship management company, Enterprises Shipping & Trading, has successfully demonstrated the power of WinGD''s Integrated Digital Expert (WiDE) predictive maintenance technology.

  • Gibdock has converted the 'Napoles' to run on LNG fuel Photo: Gibdock
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    Gibdock converts Baleària ferry to LNG

    2019-05-13T12:23:00Z

    Gibraltar’s Gibdock shipyard has completed a three-month project converting a Baleària ferry to use LNG fuel.

  • The new LNG-powered Mega RoRo, designed by KNUD E HANSEN Photo: KNUD E HANSEN
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    KNUD E HANSEN designs first LNG Mega RoRos

    2019-05-10T14:31:00Z

    Denmark-based KNUD E HANSEN has designed the first generation of LNG-powered ultra-large RoRo vessels for the newly-established Swedish company, Wallenius-SOL.

  • Echandia Marine has been chosen to supply LTO batteries for a new fleet of Danish ferries Photo: Echandia Marine
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    Echandia LTO batteries power Danish ferries

    2019-05-10T14:09:00Z

    Damen Shipyards has chosen Echandia Marines’ lithium-titanium oxide (LTO) batteries for a fleet of electric commuter ferries owned by public transport company, Arriva Denmark.

  • Høglund is moving into the electrical and hybrid sectors Photo: Høglund
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    Høglund rises to emissions-free challenge

    2019-05-09T13:37:00Z

    Global marine solutions and systems integration firm, Høglund, has announced plans to expand its range of solutions for the battery and hybrid sectors.

  • Over 1,000 units of the Becker Mewis Duct have been sold to date, for both newbuildings and retrofits. (Credit: Becker Marine Systems)
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    Becker Mewis Duct celebrates tenth anniversary

    2019-05-09T09:10:00Z

    As the tenth anniversary of the introduction of Becker Mewis Duct® approaches, Becker Marine Systems is preparing to celebrate the success of its closed duct type product.

  • MARIC previously designed COSCO Heavy Transport’s 100,000 dwt 'Xin Guang Hua', pictured. (Credit: COSCO Heavy Transport)
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    MARIC to design 80kt semisubmersible salvage vessel

    2019-05-09T08:45:00Z

    Chinese ship designer MARIC, a subsidiary of CSSC, announced that it had won the tender to design an 80,000 dwt semisubmersible vessel specialised for salvage recovery on 30 April.

  • ABB is helping visitors enjoy an emissions-free trip to Niagara Falls Photo: Maid of the Mist
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    See Niagara Falls the green way with ABB

    2019-05-08T13:27:00Z

    Swiss-Swedish corporation, ABB, is providing emissions-free technology for two new passenger vessels for a Niagara Falls tour operator.

  • VIKING Norsafe and Kongsberg joined forces to create the USV Sounder System.
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    VIKING and Kongsberg collaborate to create innovative USV

    2019-05-07T17:35:00Z

    Norwegian technology specialist Kongsberg and Denmark-based Viking have developed an Unmanned Surface Vessel (USV), the Sounder USV System. The system is a multipurpose platform designed to work across different market segments, including survey and fishery duties.

  • All the vessels will be retrofitted with a CompactClean-750 (pictured) installed in a container on the deck of the vessel.
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    DESMI signs BWMS frame agreement with French tanker operator

    2019-05-07T16:36:00Z

    Desmi Ocean Guard, the ballast water management system (BWMS) supplier, has signed a frame agreements with Sea Trade, a France-based tanker operator, for the installation of the CompactClean solution on its fleet of vessels.

  • 'Spirit of Vancouver Island'
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    CIMAC calls for neutral legal framework to boost research

    2019-05-07T16:15:00Z

    The International Council on Combustion Engines (CIMAC) has called for a technologically-neutral global legal framework to help support development of the technical solutions needed for shipping to reach the IMO’s target to reduce the total annual GHG emissions from ships by at least 50% by 2050.

  • The Wärtsilä Aquarius UV Ballast Water Management System. (Credit: Wärtsilä)
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    Wärtsilä obtains USCG Type Approval for Aquarius UV BWMS system

    2019-05-07T15:54:00Z

    The US Coastguard has awarded type approval to technology group Wärtsilä for its Aquarius UV ballast water management system (BWMS). Wärtsilä is the first manufacturer able to offer two USCG Type Approved BWMS technologies.

  • SCHOTTEL's new SDC 40 nozzle features a compact design and higher free running efficiency.
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    SCHOTTEL extends high-performance nozzle range

    2019-05-07T15:33:00Z

    German manufacturer of marine propulsion systems, Schottel, is introducing a new nozzle type SDC 40, a compact design which offers superior free running efficiency, and will lower operating costs compared with existing nozzles.

  • Turkish-built to Polar ice class for Canada, the dual-fuel tanker 'Rossi A. Desgagnes' (photo courtesy of Groupe Desgagnes).
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    TURKISH-BUILT TANKER SERIES FOR CANADA

    2019-05-07T15:08:00Z

    Quebec City-based shipowner Groupe Desgagnes took delivery on 30 April of the last in a series of four LNG dual-fuel tankers custom-built in Turkey, writes David Tinsley.

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    EuroTug 3515 with hybrid propulsion

    2019-05-07T15:05:00Z

    Neptune Marine has delivered an advanced version of its shallow-draft EuroTug 3515 to the Basque based offshore service provider Zumaia Offshore.

  • SCHOTTEL will supply Krasnoye Sormovo Shipyard with propulsion units for eleven newly built cargo vessels, similar to the vessel pictured. (Credit: SCHOTTEL)
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    Schottel propulsion units for Russian dry cargo vessels

    2019-05-02T17:12:00Z

    German propulsion and steering manufacturer, Schottel, has recently secured a contract to supply propulsion units to 11 newbuild dry cargo vessels constructed by Krasnoye Sormovo shipyard in Russia.

  • Wärtsilä has acquired SES Photo: Wärtsilä
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    Wärtsilä acquires Ships Electronic Services

    2019-05-02T14:11:00Z

    Technology group, Wärtsilä, has acquired Ships Electronic Services (SES), a UK based company specialising in navigation and communication electronics, installation, maintenance and repair services, mainly for commercial and leisure vessels.

  • The sulphur content of a range of Chevron products Photo: Chevron Marine Lubricants
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    Chevron rises to sulphur cap challenge

    2019-05-02T13:57:00Z

    US-based Chevron Marine Lubricants has released the second in a series of new white papers focusing on innovations and developments impacting the shipping industry.