Latest News – Page 307
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NewsPrincess Cruises inks Fincantieri cruise vessel order
Princess Cruises, the subsidiary of Carnival Corporation, and Italian shipbuilder, Fincantieri, have signed the final contracts for the construction of two next-generation dual-fuel cruise ships.
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NewsNew independent engine test facilities
Danish maritime service provider VMS Group has established new test facilities for independent testing of all engine types in Europe at the Port of Frederikshavn.
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NewsLNG DEBUT IN MED RO-PAX SECTOR
Use of LNG fuel is central to the fleet modernisation strategy of the Spanish ferry operator Balearia, and a milestone in the realisation of its multi-faceted newbuild and conversion programme was recently signified by the delivery of the 186-metre ro-pax Hypatia de Alejandria. The vessel is the first LNG-powered ferry ...
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NewsWärtsilä propulsion solutions power Turkish tug boats
Two new tug boats operated by the Turkish Directorate General of Coastal Safety are powered by engines and steerable thrusters supplied by the technology group Wärtsilä.
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NewsLNG POWER FOR COASTAL TANKER SERIES
Increased performance, improved cargo handling, and environmentally-considerate design are vested in Thun’s new generation of Dutch-built tankers for regional trade, writes David Tinsley.
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NewsVery Large Ethane Carriers: An Opportunity for Shipping
Aditya Aggarwal, ABS Director, Global Gas Development, provides an overview of the global ethane market, and the opportunities it holds.
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NewsCorvus Energy cuts Chinese port emissions
Corvus Energy will supply the energy storage system (ESS) for 20 battery-hybrid RTG cranes designed by CCCC Shanghai Equipment Engineering (CCCCSEE).
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NewsMacGregor inks on-vessel mooring system deal for CNOOC FPU
MacGregor, part of Cargotec, has received an order from China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) to supply the on-vessel mooring system for a deepwater Floating Production Unit (FPU).
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NewsABB to power first Chinese-built cruise ship
ABB has inked a deal with Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding Co. (SWS) to supply a power and propulsion package for China’s first domestically built cruise ship.
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NewsMAN takes stake in hydrogen electrolysis tech SME
MAN Energy Solutions has entered the hydrogen economy, after acquiring a minority stake in a hydrogen-focused electrolysis technology SME.
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NewsDSME to participate in LNG research project
Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) concluded an agreement with a local South Korean university to establish a research institute, which will undertake a research project into cryogenic containment and process systems for liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers until the end of 2023.
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NewsDNV GL asked to assess solid electrolyte battery ESS
Japanese-US joint venture Lavle USA is developing the first large-scale Solid Electrolyte Battery (SEB) Energy Storage System (ESS) for the marine market. Lavle has engaged leading classification society DNV-GL to start initial evaluation of the cells and application.
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NewsDNV GL opens new AI centre in China
Classification society, DNV GL, has strengthened its ties with China through the opening of an artificial intelligence research centre in Shanghai.
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NewsHydrogen cells to power cruise ships
GE’s Power Conversion business and fuel cell manufacturer, Nedstack, are collaborating on developing hydrogen fuel cell systems for powering zero-emission cruise vessels.
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NewsIMO launches marine biodiversity project
The International Maritime Organization launched a major five-year multilateral research project into marine biodiversity on 18-20 March at its London headquarters.
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NewsShell to provide renewable biofuel for Maersk voyage
Integrated transport and logistics company A.P. Møller - Mærsk has partnered with Shell in the world’s largest maritime biofuel pilot, fuelling a large triple-E container vessel from Rotterdam to Shanghai and back on biofuel blends.
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NewsHFO availability a growing concern: Total
Total is urging shipowners to undertake careful fuel and luboil testing on their vessels ahead of time to avoid breakdowns come 2020, with supply challenges abounding on entry into force of the IMO’s 0.5% global sulphur cap.
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NewsNYK invests in projects with ‘green’ loan
Japanese shipping company, NYK, has entered into a JP¥9bn syndicated loan agreement, the proceeds of which will be used solely to fund environment-friendly projects.
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NewsVaro and GoodFuels in ARA BFO deal
Varo Energy subsidiary, Reinplus Fiwado Bunker, and GoodFuels have extended their partnership to improve availability of bio fuel oil (BFO) to deep sea vessels leaving from Rotterdam.
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NewsRO-RO BOOST TO BASS STRAIT TRADE
With effect from March 1, Australia’s leading transport company Toll Group has introduced two new ro-ro freight vessels to the Bass Strait service linking the mainland and the island of Tasmania. The Chinese-built, 12,000dwt sisters Tasmanian Achiever II and Victorian Reliance II bring a 40% advance in capacity and an ...
