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  • Sulphur rules are just the start for a future that promises even more engine condition challenges, stakeholders agreed.
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    Future fuel challenges and the promise of data

    2018-11-22T05:36:00Z

    During a bustling SMM week in Hamburg, representatives of ship owners, engine builders and fuel and lubricant specialists gathered to discuss engine condition challenges and potential solutions.

  • Big new ferries W.B.Yeats and Alf Pollack line up for off at busy FSG
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    Cruise demand fuels German newbuilding

    2018-11-22T05:33:00Z

    Cruise and passenger ships are in demand at bigger German yards while specialist tonnage proves lucrative elsewhere, reports Germany correspondent Tom Todd.

  • OSM is offering support in retrofitting exhaust gas scrubbers Photo: OSM
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    OSM scrubber know-how aids IMO compliance

    2018-11-21T11:20:00Z

    Ship management expert, OSM, is offering support in retrofitting exhaust gas scrubbers, to help customers comply with the International Marine Organisation’s 2020 sulphur cap.

  • 'Aurora'
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    Largest battery conversion ferries in service

    2018-11-20T14:08:00Z

    ‘Aurora’ The ForSea ‘Tycho Brahe’ and ’Aurora’ (pictured) passenger ferries now feature 4160kWh batteries. Credit: ForSea

  • Langh Tech will deliver ten shipset scrubber systems to Marmaras Navigation and Delta Tankers Photo: Langh
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    Langh secures Greek scrubber deal

    2018-11-19T17:44:00Z

    Finland-based scrubber specialist, Langh Tech, has secured a deal for the delivery of ten shipset scrubber systems for bulk carriers and product tankers.

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    Nor-Shipping looks to achieve industry first with ISO sustainable event standard

    2018-11-16T15:18:00Z

    Nor-Shipping is aiming to set a new benchmark for the maritime and ocean event segment with a move to achieve ISO 20121 certification from DNV GL. The initiative complements Nor-Shipping’s repositioning as ‘your arena for ocean solutions’ as it evolves to focus on supporting, serving and facilitating sustainable success for ...

  • Damen's new floating dock is operational in Curaçao Photo:Damen
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    Damen floats dock in Curacao

    2018-11-16T10:50:00Z

    Damen Shiprepair Curaçao’s (DSCu) new large floating C dock is now operational.

  • An illustration of the advanced coastal multipurpose vessel 'OV Ryvingen', a showcase for multiple energy-saving technologies (credit: Rolls-Royce Marine)
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    Norwegian coastal ships win Motorship Award

    2018-11-16T06:47:00Z

    The inaugural Motorship Award in honour of emission-cutting partnerships has been presented to Rolls-Royce Marine and the Norwegian Coastal Administration on the closing day of The Motorship’s Propulsion & Future Fuels Conference.

  • ABB will provide marine automation to Viking Line's new ferry Photo: Viking Line
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    ABB hails automation breakthrough in China

    2018-11-15T11:11:00Z

    Global technology company, ABB, has won its first marine automation system contract for a cruise ferry in China.

  • Parties to a planned ship research pact: University of the South Pacific’s deputy vice-chancellor Derrick Armstrong (left) and CNCo’s general manager, sustainable development, Simon Bennett (credit: CNCo)
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    South Pacific plan for low-carbon ships

    2018-11-15T05:20:00Z

    Singapore-based China Navigation Company (CNCo) is linking with academia for research into a cost-effective vessel concept with a low carbon footprint suited to the South Pacific island economies, writes David Tinsley.

  • Asessing alternative fuels: A key session on the opening day addressed a broadening marine fuel market
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    Shipping challenges to end ‘off-the-shelf’ solutions

    2018-11-15T05:10:00Z

    ‘One size fits all’ will no longer suffice as shipping seeks rapid emissions reductions and energy efficiency gains, according to speakers at The Motorship’s Propulsion & Future Fuels Conference.

  • MAN Energy Solutions has won the contract to design and deliver an LNG regasification terminal for Forchem Photo: MAN
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    MAN Cryo LNG regasification terminal

    2018-11-14T14:18:00Z

    MAN Energy Solutions has won the contract to design and deliver an LNG regasification terminal for the Forchem company in Rauma.

  • STX's new LNG-fuelled MR tanker Photo: Lloyd's Register
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    STX given AIP for new LNG-fuelled MR tanker

    2018-11-14T13:27:00Z

    Korean shipbuilder, STX, has been given approval in principle from Lloyd’s Register (LR) for a new 50k dwt MR tanker design capable of using LNG.

  • ClassNK and TÜV Rheinland are collaboarting in jointly developing and delivering a cybersecurity certification scheme Photo: ClassNK
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    Industry collaboration in cybersecurity

    2018-11-13T11:20:00Z

    ClassNK and TÜV Rheinland have signed a partnership agreement which will see the parties collaborate in jointly developing and delivering a cybersecurity certification scheme for the maritime industry.

  • The ERMA FIRST BWTS FIT system has obtained a new type of USCG type approval which allows it to use a Filtrex filter Photo: ERMA FIRST
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    ERMA FIRST BWTS wins new USCG type approval

    2018-11-13T11:01:00Z

    The ERMA FIRST BWTS FIT system has obtained a new type of USCG type approval which allows it to use a Filtrex filter.

  • Danish shipper Torm has established a joint scrubber venture with Guangzhou Shipyard International and ME Production Photo: Torm
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    Torm invests in scrubber manufacturer

    2018-11-12T18:11:00Z

    Danish shipper Torm has established a joint venture with Guangzhou Shipyard International and ME Production to manufacture scrubbers to reduce sulphur emissions.

  • The first project to be jointly executed will be 'Yara Birkeland', the world’s first autonomous and electric container vessel Photo: Yara
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    Leclanché power for hybrid power vessels

    2018-11-12T14:22:00Z

    Kongsberg Maritime has selected Leclanché as its battery partner and supplier of customised energy storage solutions for the new hybrid power vessel projects it is working on.

  • Sharrow Propeller
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    High efficiency propeller reduces fuel costs

    2018-11-09T16:48:00Z

    Sharrow Engineering has completed the final phase of testing on its high efficiency propeller, which offers ship operators 9-15% more efficiency than the industry standard and reduces fuel costs.

  • Tote's gas-fuelled pair offer clean, commercially viable sailing in the pristine waters of Puerto Rico (credit: MAN/Tote Inc)
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    Tote and MAN celebrate ME-GI milestone

    2018-11-09T09:54:00Z

    On the third in-service anniversary of MAN Energy Solutions’ ME-GI dual-fuel, two-stroke marine engine, US ship owner and pioneering engine user Tote Inc reflects on an LNG landmark.

  • Carbon fibre composite tank technology from space applications could make LNG fuel tanks lighter and more affordable (credit: ABS)
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    LNG project explores space tank technology

    2018-11-09T09:51:00Z

    A new research project by the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), OceanFinance and Scorpius Space Launch Company (SSLC) is aiming to adapt space industry materials to LNG shipping.