Motorship News – Page 146
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NewsCombined-cycle gas turbine proposed for hydrogen carrier
Researchers from the UK and Kuwait have proposed a large, liquid hydrogen carrier design that is powered by a combined-cycle gas turbine fuelled by hydrogen.
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NewsKSOE opens European R&D centre
Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (KSOE) of Hyundai Heavy Industries group recently held opening ceremony of its European R&D centre in Dusseldorf, Germany.
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NewsClassNK releases GHG emissions management tool
ClassNK has released “ClassNK ZETA (Zero Emission Transition Accelerator)”, a GHG emissions management tool to track accurate CO2 emissions and confirm and simulate CII ratings.
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NewsWinGD alt fuels research picks up momentum
Andreas Schmid, WinGD’s General Manager Future Technologies, discussed progress in developing combustion solutions to use ammonia or methanol as fuel in the engine designer’s dual-fuel engines.
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NewsTwo new Vard CSOVs for Norwind Offshore
Latest contract between Fincantieri and Norwind Offshore brings the total number of CSOVs to four
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NewsMAIB finds multiple factors involved in Francisca container loss
The UK Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) has published a preliminary report into the loss of 34 containers overboard from the Francisca in October 2020 citing human element and vessel structural issues.
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NewsDrones to check emissions over the Baltic Sea
The Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency and the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) are about to start a large-scale emissions monitoring campaign using drones over the Baltic Sea.
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NewsWärtsilä optimises maintenance and emissions for MMS gas carriers
Wärtsilä has signed Optimised Maintenance Agreements (OMAs) covering two LNG carrier vessels technically managed and operated by the Japanese shipping group MMS.
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NewsGerman Shipowners’ Association announces new CEO
Dr Martin Kröger will succeed Ralf Nagel as CEO of the German Shipowners’ Association (VDR) effective 30 April 2022.
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NewsAiP granted for China’s first ammonia-powered Newcastlemax
Lloyd’s Register (LR) has awarded Approval in Principle (AiP) to Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Company (DSIC), the largest shipbuilding company in China, for the first Chinese Newcastlemax bulk carrier concept to be powered by ammonia.
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NewsNORD patents DuoDrive
A revolutionary technology integrating motor and gear unit in a single housing has been patented
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NewsStudy looks at EEXI and CCI effects on operations
A fleet-wide study will evaluate potential fuel savings achievable through voyage optimisation and compare adaptation strategies
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NewsMAN ES agrees digitalisation tie-up with Amazon Web Services
MAN Energy Solutions (MAN ES) has reached an agreement for Amazon Web Services (AWS) to provide advanced analytics, machine learning, and Internet of Things (IoT) capabilities for MAN’s CEON platform. By developing a real-time monitoring and predictive maintenance platform, the deal will permit improved operational efficiency for marine and other ...
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NewsCummins gains new type approval for X15 marine engine
Cummins has obtained new classification for its X15 marine engine which now meets safety standards for ABS, BV, RINA and DNV class society certifications.
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NewsGen2 Energy signs contract for compressed hydrogen carrier design
Gen2 Energy has signed contract with Sirius Design & Integration for the design of two specialised ships for transport of large quantities of compressed hydrogen in containers.
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NewsPPR 9 considered amendments to NOx Technical Code
The IMO Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention and Response (PPR) held its 9th session virtually from 4-8 April and considered amendments to MARPOL Annex VI and the NOx Technical Code for permitting the use of multiple engine operational profiles as a means of managing NOx emissions performance.
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NewsUpdated vibration sensor enhances engine analysis tool
IMES, the cylinder pressure sensors and combustion control and monitoring systems specialist, has upgraded the vibration sensor on its EPM-XPplus engine analyser tool to broaden the range of parameters that the system can monitor.
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NewsMarine decarbonisation partnership
The partnership will explore several areas for cooperation with regards onboard swappable energy sources for ships
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NewsLiquid Wind estimates e-methanol lifecycle emissions
e-methanol producer Liquid Wind has undertaken a lifecycle assessment which concludes that e-methanol produced from renewable energy sources can have carbon equivalence up to 94% lower than fossil fuels.
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NewsAsian Shipowners’ Association confirms its position on ship recycling
The 25th Interim Meeting of the Asian Shipowners’ Association Ship Recycling Committee (ASA SRC) was held via e-mail from 21 to 28 March, and members reaffirmed their commitment to ensuring full compliance with all applicable laws but point to action required to meet future demand.
