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NewsLPG launch marks step towards multi-gas engine
An engine capable of burning most low-flashpoint fuels available today could be ready by 2020 if MAN Energy Solutions can successfully lower injection pressures for LPG.
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NewsLPG retrofit order marks MAN engine launch
MAN Energy Solutions has launched its first two-stroke engine capable of burning liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) following Friday’s announcement that BW LPG will be the first to retrofit the new engine type.
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NewsShipping’s SMMart revolution in the spotlight
Digital technologies and environmental solutions will top the agenda at the 2018 instalment of shipping’s biggest exhibition, SMM, in Hamburg on 4-7 September.
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NewsLH2 ship carries hopes for a hydrogen society
Liquid hydrogen is heir to many of LNG’s issues as well as some of its technology, including the same old ‘chicken-and-egg’ problem of development versus demand. Some, however, are preparing to jump the pitfalls that hampered its forerunner.
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NewsRotor sails reduce tanker fuel costs
Two 30m tall Norsepower rotor sails have been installed onboard a Maersk Tankers Long Range 2 (LR2) product tanker vessel to targeting a reduction in fuel cost and associated emissions.
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NewsBoxship series for growing Lomar fleet
Lomar Shipping’s latest fleet addition, the 2,782 teu boxship ‘Delaware Trader’, has been phased into South East Asian trade under charter to Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL). David Tinsley reports.
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NewsScrubber finance plan hedges against rising costs
Exhaust gas scrubber supplier Pacific Green Maritime has launched a pricing concept that allows customers to hedge against the increasing cost of production and installation slots.
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NewsEcochlor offers BWMS compliance guarantee
US system supplier Ecochlor has launched what it claims is the first guarantee of compliance for a ballast water management system (BWMS).
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NewsBW orders first retrofits for LPG fuel
BW LPG has signed contracts for the delivery and retrofitting of four dual-fuel engines burning liquid petroleum gas (LPG), the first such conversions in the world.
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NewsRolls-Royce batteries for Golden Energy PSVs
Rolls-Royce will deliver a hybrid battery-powered energy system to convert two offshore vessels (PSVs) operated by Norway-based Golden Energy Offshore to achieve cleaner operations.
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NewsFincantieri extends cooperation with China
Fincantieri and China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) are extending their industrial cooperation over and above their joint venture dedicated to building the first Chinese built cruise ships.
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NewsShell trials sulphur compliant marine fuel
Shell has initiated testing for its new 0.50% very low sulphur marine fuel oil (VLSFO) in preparation for the IMO’s 2020 0.50% global sulphur cap.
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NewsMaersk plans ULSFO facility in Rotterdam
A.P. Moller Maersk and Royal Vopak have signed an agreement to create a 0.5% sulphur bunkering facility at the port to aid future compliance.
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NewsNew containerised engine optimisation system
Shipowners can save space, effort and costs with FuelSave’s new containerised version of its engine optimisation and emissions abatement system.
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NewsGas-fuelled ships partnership unveiled
Two-stroke engine developer WinGD, marine technology provider Wärtsilä and membrane containment company GTT have announced a partnership to optimise the integration of engines, fuel gas systems and storage on gas-fuelled ships.
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NewsWorld-first ethane fuel conversion completed
Ethylene and LPG carrier ‘Navigator Aurora’ has become the first ship to have its two-stroke main engine converted to burn ethane as fuel.
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NewsAlbwardy Damen expands ship repair to Oman
Albwardy Damen has expanded its services to Sohar Port in the Sultanate of Oman in what it calls a historic milestone as the joint venture company celebrates its 40th anniversary.
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NewsEnSolve wins US patent for scrubber tech
EnSolve Biosystems is seeking global partners to help commercialise its scrubber technology following receiving a patent from the US Patent & Trade Office.
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NewsData driven cylinder condition strategies
The Motorship will host its fifth ExxonMobil roundtable at SMM on 5 September. Ahead of that meeting Iain White, Global Field Engineering Manager, ExxonMobil discusses challenges facing ship operators’ post 2020.
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NewsA ballast water solution for muddy waters
India has been advocating port-based, mobile ballast water treatment since 2013. Sandip Patil of Indian Register of Shipping’s Research and Innovation Center outlines the solution.
