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NewsCommission reports on industry LNG concerns
The use of LNG as a fuel is supported by most industry stakeholders, but concerns still remain over its opportunities and risks, according to the European Commission’s preliminary results of an LNG study.
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NewsCaterpillar reaches ‘milestone’ with Tier 4 engine
Caterpillar Marine has reached a ‘milestone achievement’ with an order for its new Tier 4 Final C280-16 generator sets – the marine industry’s highest horsepower, Tier 4 solution.
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NewsPlain sailing for shipowners on sulphur compliance
The first day of The Motorship Propulsion & Emissions Conference yesterday (4 March) was characterised by a ‘business as usual’ attitude from shipowners in the face of recently introduced sulphur fuel limits.
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Improving ‘Vessels for the Future’
A new initiative launched by DNV GL aims to improve shipping’s safety record, environmental impact and global competitiveness by 2050 to create a more sustainable European transport system.
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NewsBIMCO environmental performance guide
BIMCO has launched a new, multi-part guidance resource to support ship owners and operators to improve the environmental performance and efficiency of their ships.
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NewsMOL orders six LNG-ready containerships
Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) is expanding its fleet with six LNG-ready 20,000 teu containerships.
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NewsFirst EX BWMS delivery for Wärtsilä
A series of eight newbuild 33,000 DWT chemical tankers will be equipped with explosion proof (EX) Wärtsilä Aquarius UV Ballast Water Management Systems (BWMS), the first EX delivery since the system was granted EX-certification in spring 2014.
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NewsBlog review: Propulsion & Emissions 2015
We present our complete live blog from The Motorship Propulsion & Emissions Conference, which took place in Hamburg this week (4-5 March). View speaker comments, photos and video highlights from an event that shed new light on SECA compliance and offered the latest thinking on ship efficiency.
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NewsPropulsion & Emissions Conference blog review
We present our complete live blog from The Motorship Propulsion & Emissions Conference, which took place in Hamburg this week (4-5 March). View speaker comments, photos and video highlights from an event that shed new light on SECA compliance and offered the latest thinking on ship efficiency.
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NewsHydrex keeps vessels out of drydock
Belgian underwater service company, Hydrex, has successfully completed insert repairs on two vessels in Zeebrugge and Antwerp while all commercial activities continued without disruption.
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NewsContinued success for Ecoshield
Underwater technology expert, Hydrex, reports that sales of its rudder protective coating Ecoshield, are going from strength to strength.
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NewsEzra unveils ice-classed subsea flagship
Offshore operator Ezra Holdings has named ‘Lewek Constellation’, an ice-classed, multi-lay offshore construction vessel with ultra-deep water pipe laying and heavy lift capabilities that is described as the ‘flagship project-enabling asset’ of Ezra subsea services division EMAS AMC.
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NewsMHI takes Astomos LPG carrier order
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) will build another very large LPG carrier for Astomos Energy Corp, the fourth vessel in an identical series first ordered in 2013.
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NewsA new HVL for Hyundai
A new 10,000 tonnes heavy lift vessel (HLV) is being added to Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) existing offshore facility-building fleet after being completed by affiliate Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries.
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Green accolade for Rolls-Royce
Two large passenger ferries powered by Rolls-Royce gas engines have been recognised as the top scorers in the Environmental Ship Index (ESI) which measures how environmentally-friendly vessels are.
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NewsL-3 to retrofit Taiwanese research vessel
L-3 SAM Electronics is to retrofit propulsion control and automation systems on a hydrographic and oceanographic research vessel operated by the Taiwanese Navy.
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Emissions symposium at Europort
A ‘mini symposium’ is being held at this year’s Europort that could help operators reduce operational costs and emission levels.
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NewsBallast water compliance warning
The UK P&I Club has warned its members not to delay in ensuring they comply with the new strict ballast water management controls coming into force.
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Techcross signs BWT deal with Drydocks World
Ballast water management systems (BWMS) company Techcross will provide technical, engineering and service support to customers of Dubai-based ship repair facility Drydocks World under memorandum of understanding signed earlier this month.
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NewsType approval for Coldharbour Marine BWM
Coldharbour Marine’s GLD optimised in-tank Ballast Water Management System (BWMS) has obtained type approval from the UK’s Marine and Coast Guard Agency (MCA) under IMO resolution MEPC 174 (58).
