Motorship Multi-News Test – Page 208

  • Skeleton Technologies is developing a next generation successor to its 51V ultracapacitor (pictured) with up to 10 times the energy density of current technology. It is expected to reach the market in 2023.
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    ACCURATE MODELLING FOR HYBRID-SUPERCAPACITOR POWER SYSTEMS

    2021-09-16T09:50:00Z

    A supercapacitor can run in parallel with a battery, without the need for sophisticated power electronics, but this potential simplicity doesn’t necessarily transfer to the modelling required to estimate payback time.

  • Dr RV Ahilan, chief energy transition officer at ABL Group.
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    ABL to develop green hydrogen production barge concept

    2021-09-15T18:05:00Z

    The UK government has awarded a green hydrogen production barge development consortium funding under the Clean Maritime Demonstration Competition (CMDC). The project partners include AqualisBraemar LOC Group (ABL Group), Green Hydrogen Solutions and Poole Harbour Commissioners.

  • A Knutsen OAS LNG carrier (© KNUTSEN OAS)
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    Knutsen OAS takes up LNG carrier options with HSHI

    2021-09-15T16:55:00Z

    Knutsen OAS Shipping has taken up an option for a further three LNG carriers at the Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries shipyard in South Korea. The three newbuildings will be equipped with Wärtsilä’s Compact Reliq reliquefaction plant.

  • Norsepower’s first installation of its tiltable Rotor Sails on board a bulk carrier Photo: Norsepower
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    Berge Bulk targets ambitious fleet decarbonization goal

    2021-09-15T12:19:00Z

    Berge Bulk is looking at options to reach carbon neutrality by 2025, Paolo Tonon Technical Director at the international shipping company explains.

  • The SmartCap fatigue management system has previously been used in the mining and road transportation industries to eliminate fatigue-related safety incidents.
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    P&O Maritime begins fatigue management trial at Jebel Ali port

    2021-09-15T12:06:00Z

    P&O Maritime Logistics began a trial of wearable technology that proactively prevents microsleeps and supports workers in managing their fatigue at Jebel Ali port in Dubai in late July. The trial is an industry first, the company claims.

  • The new simulator will model decarbonisation technologies Photo: ABS
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    ABS launches decarbonisation simulator

    2021-09-15T12:01:00Z

    In what is said to be an industry first, ABS has launched a new service using modelling and simulation technologies to assess the impact of a wide range of vessel decarbonisation technologies as well as simplifying EEXI and CII compliance.

  • The propeller shaft of the MS ‘Österreich’ with COMPAC bearings Photo: Thordon Bearings
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    Greener bearings for European cruises

    2021-09-15T11:33:00Z

    The number of tourist vessels operating on Europe’s waterways with water lubricated propeller shaft bearings is increasing, reports Thordon Bearings.

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    Evergreen and Kongsberg contract renewal

    2021-09-14T13:05:00Z

    Kongsberg Digital’s (KDI) LTSSP (Long Term System Support Program) contract with the Evergreen Marine Corporation has been renewed for another 10 years.

  • Fahrenheit is seeking to develop an adsorption chiller specifically for use on ships.
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    AMMONIA PROJECT TO INTEGRATE NEW ENERGY-SAVING SOLUTIONS

    2021-09-13T12:55:54Z

    The EU-funded ENGIMMONIA project will evaluate how to promote ammonia as a bunker fuel as well as the shipboard potential of a range of land-based clean energy solutions including waste heat recovery and renewables integration on board.

  • Using a VOC recovery system (pictured) for loadings would yield net CO2 equivalent (CO2e) savings of 1,200-1,500 metric tonnes per loading of a VLCC. (credit: Wärtsilä Gas Solutions)
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    WARTSILA SEES WIDER INTEREST IN VOC SOLUTION FOR OFFSHORE SECTOR

    2021-09-13T12:46:00Z

    Wärtsilä Gas Solutions is looking to extend the commercial application of its volatile organic compound (VOC) recovery system to PSVs serving crude oil tankers loading at SBMs, Sea Islands or terminals.

  • Volvo Penta’s IPS Photo: Volvo Penta
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    Volvo and Danfoss power hybrid CTVs

    2021-09-13T12:12:00Z

    Two new hybrid crew transfer vessels have arrived at MHO-Co’s headquarters in Esbjerg, Denmark, after making the 12,000 nautical mile journey from China’s AFAI Southern Shipyard.

  • EST-Floattech has released a new battery management system Photo: EST-Floattech
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    EST-Floattech unveils new marine BMS

    2021-09-13T12:07:00Z

    EST-Floattech has released a new DNV-certified battery management system for the marine market.

  • A rendering of an EcoOne™ BWMS installation aboard a bulker. (credit: Ecochlor)
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    IMO Type Approval issued for Ecochlor’s filterless BWMS solutions

    2021-09-13T11:47:00Z

    The Norwegian Maritime Authority has issued a Type Approval for Ecochlor’s EcoOne™ BWMS and EcoOne Hybrid™ BWMS solutions. The certification is an amendment to Ecochlor’s existing BWMS Type Approval, and certifies the systems meet the more stringent revised standards set by the BWMS Code.

  • Hydra has been engineered for primary operation on liquefied hydrogen-fed fuel cells.
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    HYDROGEN FERRY FITS NORWEGIAN GREEN AGENDA

    2021-09-13T11:10:00Z

    Norway’s sustained, vigorous investment in the ferry fleet that is integral to its coastal highway infrastructure has provided a breeding ground for alternative and innovative powering systems, writes David Tinsley.

  • Ji Long Dao brings increased capacity, speed and comfort to the Bohai Strait crossing (credit: SDARI).
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    CHINA BOOSTS DOMESTIC RO-PAX FLEET

    2021-09-13T11:04:00Z

    China’s shipbuilding industry has reached a new milestone through the delivery in August of the fastest and most sophisticated ro-pax ferry in the national fleet, writes David Tinsley.

  • Hans Jakob Buvarp, General Manager, Sales at Wärtsilä Gas Solutions
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    Wartsila Sees Wider Interest In VOC Solution For Offshore Sector

    2021-09-12T11:47:00Z

    Hans Jakob Buvarp Source: Wärtsilä Gas Solutions Hans Jakob Buvarp, General Manager, Sales at Wärtsilä Gas Solutions

  • GTT has launched a smart tool for LNG operators Photo: GTT
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    GTT launches LNG smart shipping tool

    2021-09-10T14:37:00Z

    GTT has launched a new digital ‘smart shipping’ tool to help LNG operators, and owners of LNG carriers and LNG-fuelled vessels to optimise voyages to reduce fuel consumption and manage boil-off gas.

  • Ammonia has potential as marine fuel in the drive to reduce greenhouse gas emissions Photo: ClassNK
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    ClassNK expands guidelines to include ammonia

    2021-09-10T14:33:00Z

    In support of measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, ClassNK has released new guidance for ships using alternative fuels.

  • New regulation has come into force covering navigation and radio communication equipment Photo: wikipedia
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    New IMO onboard comms equipment requirement

    2021-09-09T11:42:00Z

    A new regulation covering all navigation and radio communication equipment on board ships has come into effect.

  • Live presentation of the 3-stage air-cooled compressors at a shipyard in Kobe, Japan, in 2008. A TEU container was specially equipped with a complete compressor installation similar to the one in an engine room. (© Sauer Compressors)
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    3-stage air-cooled compressors first choice for large ship engines

    2021-09-09T10:22:00Z

    The majority of seagoing vessels with an engine power of at least 20,000 kW are equipped with a 3-stage air-cooled starting-air compressor nowadays. The technology, which offers heat reduction advantages, has been installed on ships ranging from container ships to tankers and cruise vessels.