Motorship Multi-News Test – Page 96
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NewsBASF and Yara eye Gulf blue ammonia export project
Yara Clean Ammonia and chemicals major BASF are conducting a joint study to develop world-scale blue ammonia production project in the US Gulf Coast region. The 1.2-1.4 million tonnes per year blue ammonia project would incorporate carbon capture technology.
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NewsOnboard ammonia risk study
A new study makes recommendations on how to reduce the risks of using ammonia as a marine fuel
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NewsFirst sustainable biofuel bunkering for UECC PCTC
A pure car truck carrier (PCTC) chartered by UECC has received the bunkering of sustainable biofuel in a blend containing 30% sustainable biofuel. The delivery marked the first time a UECC time-chartered vessel has been bunkered with biofuel.
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NewsWärtsilä to offer digital retrofit solution for engine governor
Wärtsilä Automation, Navigation and Control Systems (ANCS) is launching an innovative retrofit solution for its marine engine governor system in collaboration with Swedish marine green tech company Qtagg. The solution is designed to extend the lifespan of a ship’s propulsion control system, while simultaneously enhancing the vessel’s overall efficiency.
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NewsNYK confirms order for WinGD VCR technology on DF coal carriers
Japanese ship owner NYK Line has confirmed that it has selected WinGD’s new variable compression ration (VCR) technology for dual-fuel X62DF engines for two dual-fuel coal carriers. The vessels will be among the first to feature WinGD’s cutting-edge combustion optimisation technology, which is expected to lead to significant fuel efficiency savings in gas mode at part and low load operation and diesel mode across the load range.
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NewsMOL orders LNG carrier pair for INEOS charter
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) has entered into shipbuilding contracts for the construction of two 174,000-cubic meter dual-fuel LNG carrier newbuildings with Hanwha Ocean (formerly DSME).
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NewsStena Line plans series of methanol conversions
Stena Line plans to convert a number of its vessels to dual-fuel operation, capable of operation on methanol as fuel. While the specific details of the order have not yet been announced, Stena Line has awarded Wärtsilä a contract to carry out and convert some of its vessels to operate on methanol fuel.
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NewsEquinor undertakes NH3 bunkering study with Norwegian tech developer
Equinor is seeking to develop an ammonia fuel bunkering study with Norwegian ammonia bunkering technology developer, Azane Fuel Solutions. The study is intended to address several of the main obstacles to introducing an ammonia fuel bunker supply chain in Norway, including developing estimates of ammonia fuel demand, as well as optimising the ammonia fuel supply value chain. Safety issues relating to ammonia’s properties form a third focus of the study.
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NewsPOSCO and ENGIE to develop 1.2m tpy green ammonia export project
Oman’s hydrogen promotion agency, Hydrogen Oman (Hydrom), granted a consortium led by Korean diversified industrial manufacturer POSCO and ENGIE a 47-year lease on a site for green hydrogen production project, which is intended to supply a green ammonia export project at its emerging export hub at the port of Duqm on 22 June.
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NewsYara Marine aims to build a supply chain for ammonia bunkering
Yara Clean Ammonia and Bunker Holding are working together to supply the shipping industry with ammonia as a clean marine fuel.
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NewsHong Kong Convention to enter effect following ratifications
Bangladesh and Liberia have concluded the ratification of the International Maritime Organisation’s (IMO) Hong Kong Convention, the ship recycling treaty, which will allow the HKC to enter into force within 24 months.
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NewsKorea Promotes Hydrogen Co-Firing Engine
South Korea’s first home-grown, mixed-fuel LNG/hydrogen engine has been demonstrated for the first time to potential buyers. The versatile four-stroke design has been jointly developed by HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Engine & Machinery Division (HHI-EMD) and HD KSOE in keeping with decarbonisation goals, and will augment the group’s HiMSEN portfolio.
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NewsAutomated navigation tool collaboration
A long-term partnership between Shell and Orca AI is helping develop tools to significantly enhance safety at sea
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NewsAiP for green retrofit solution
RINA has awarded AiP for Aurelia’s green retrofit solution for Newcastlemax bulk carrier
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NewsMaersk adds six methanol dual fuel container ships to orderbook
A.P. Moller - Maersk (Maersk) has ordered six 9,000 teu container ships capable of operating on methanol as a fuel from Yangzijang Shipbuilding in China.
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NewsElectrification takes shipping further along its decarbonisation path
Shipowners are shifting towards hybridised and electrified vessels as they slow down and adopt clean technologies. This takes them further towards full electrification, with many options along the way.
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NewsRetrofit challenges could hamper timely reduction of emissions
Class societies are actively collaborating with yards and manufacturers to ensure successful and timely engine retrofit projects, but there are challenges.
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NewsJapanmax Design Boosts Coastal Feeder Traffic
Assuming the mantle as Japan’s largest container ship in domestic trade, the 1,096TEU Kiso has entered service on the coastal route network maintained by Imoto Lines.
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NewsDebut For Revised Korean LNG Tank System
An upgraded version of South Korea’s home-grown LNG cargo containment solution has had its first application in a newly-delivered bunker tanker.
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NewsKongsberg expands US waterjet support
Expansion at Kongsberg’s New Orleans premises will enhance local support and service for waterjet customers in the US
