Latest News – Page 331
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NewsBIMCO revises IMO greenhouse gas emissions forecast
Current greenhouse gas emission forecasts grossly overestimate the growth of emissions between 2008 and 2050, according to a new study by BIMCO and CE Delft.
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NewsWärtsilä systems for Exmar newbuilds
The first newbuild ships to use liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) as fuel will feature a wide range of Wärtsilä equipment, the technology company has reported.
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NewsBV AiP for new GTT gas containment system
GTT has received AiP from Bureau Veritas for the development of its latest cargo containment system (CCS) NO96 Flex which promises to deliver innovation in the field of gas containment.
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NewsABS to class first Singapore LNG bunker barge
ABS has been selected by FueLNG Pte Ltd to class Singapore’s first LNG bunker barge which is scheduled to begin construction in January 2019.
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NewsGermany embarks on quest for methane fuel
A government-funded research project is exploring the potential use of methane fuel from renewable sources in the German energy, transport and shipping industries.
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NewsHigh-tech field service management system
Elcome has launched an intelligent field service management system which aims to help ship operators resolve problems quickly and efficiently and stay in control of operations.
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NewsShipowners and charterers in scrubber conflict
Shipowners and charter companies are in conflict over retrofitting scrubbers ahead of the IMO sulphur deadlines, the CEO of repair specialist Goltens has said.
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NewsEngineering is key BWMS installation challenge
The challenge of ensuring as many ships as possible comply with IMO ballast water regulations will be around engineering not supply, a BWMS expert has said.
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NewsShip operators may fall into BWMS bottleneck
Shipowners are “playing with fire” if they haven’t complied with the IMO’s Ballast Water Management Convention standards by the required deadlines, the managing director of De Nora has warned.
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NewsChina advances Yangtze ECA implementation
Ships navigating and berthing in the Yangtze River Delta emission control area (ECA) will have to burn 0.5% sulphur fuel from 1 October, three months earlier than originally planned, after a last-minute notice from the Shanghai Maritime Safety Administration.
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NewsGreen funding support for Bawat BWMS
Bawat has received support from the state-run Danish Green Investment Fund for its use of eco-friendly waste heat in its ballast water management system (BWMS).
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NewsStar Bulk to install scrubbers at sea
Greek bulk operator Star Bulk has reported that it will carry out substantial amounts of retrofitting work for some scrubber installations at sea, reducing off-hire time by 50-60%.
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NewsRolls-Royce unveils eco pod propulsion system
Rolls-Royce has launched a minimal oil ''Elegance'' pod system for propulsion which includes a Permanent Magnet (PM) motor driven Pod with a hydrodynamic design for optimal efficiency over a large speed range.
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NewsZvezda to build LNG Aframax duo for SCF
Russian shipyard Zvezda Shipbuilding Complex is to build the country’s first LNG-fuelled tankers under an order from Sovcomflot for two Aframax newbuilds.
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NewsSafe Bulkers reveals scrubbers and BWMS plan
Monaco-headquartered bulk operator Safe Bulkers has agreed a schedule to install Alfa Laval scrubbers and Erma First ballast water management systems at COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry Co’s repair yards.
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NewsStudy highlights cost of lengthy port stops
A study of Automatic Identification Service (AIS) data by DNV GL has shed light on the significant time spent, and fuel consumed, by the international cargo fleet in port or stationary awaiting work.
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NewsIntegrated bridge solution helps efficiency
MTU has launched a new integrated bridge concept which collates key information for safe and efficient ship operation.
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NewsBraking range highlights new capabilities for Dellner
Dellner Brakes has launched a new range of brakes that harnesses engineering expertise from its Swedish business and German sister company Pintsch Bubenzer.
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NewsYaskawa electrical distribution for Teekay tankers
Four cutting-edge shuttle tankers to be built by Samsung Heavy Industries for Teekay Offshore Group will feature DC Hubs provided by Yaskawa Environmental Energy.
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NewsTorm fleet agreement for Alfa Laval BWMS
Product tanker operator Torm is to install Alfa Laval’s PureBallast 3 ballast water management system (BWMS) on 47 vessels between 2019 and 2024.
