Motorship News – Page 172
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NewsSuccessful full-scale string test for PEMFC propulsion system
Kongsberg successfully concluded a string test for a full-scale electric propulsion system based on 600kW of hydrogen-powered PEM fuel cells at a facility in Ågotnes outside Bergen on 1 December.
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NewsWinGD in data modelling JDP project with ABS, NYK and MTI
WinGD is contributing to a joint development project (JDP) with ABS, NYK and the Monohakobi Technology Institute Co., Ltd. (MTI) to build a richly detailed digital model of a pure car and truck carrier’s hybrid propulsion and electrical generation and distribution system.
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NewsCaterpillar powering Edda Wind newbuilds
Caterpillar Marine has confirmed that it will provide power solutions packages for four new commissioning service operation vessels (CSOV) and two new service operation vessels (SOV) under construction at two shipyards in northern Spain.
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NewsK Line introduces smart contract platform
K Line has introduced a cloud-based AI-powered ‘Contract Intelligence Platform’ to its portfolio.
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NewsAmmonia coalition welcomes new partner
A multinational coalition committed to making zero emissions shipping a reality through the development of ammonia-fuelled tankers has welcomed a seventh partner.
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NewsRolls-Royce uses Big Data to extend TBO intervals of mtu Series 4000 engines
Rolls-Royce has announced that it is introducing significantly extended engine running times of up to 96,000 hours between overhauls (TBO) for the latest generation of its mtu Series 4000 engines for commercial marine.
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NewsOceanbird wind propulsion JV company finalised
On 22 November, Alfa Laval and Wallenius finalized the 50/50 joint venture that will take Oceanbird wind power solutions from cutting-edge marine concept to commercial reality. Source: Oceanbird Oceanbird will take wind power solutions from a cutting-edge marine concept to commercial reality
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NewsDRIVE TO GREEN SHIPPING SHIFTS UP A GEAR
Accelerated technological progression in automotive engineering and manufacturing is accompanied by a move to more sophisticated and environmentally-considerate product delivery logistics.
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NewsItalian grid operator awards EUR2.3bn Tyrrhenian Sea cable contracts
The Italian electricity grid operator, Terna, awarded two framework contracts for the supply and installation of submarine and underground cables to Prysmian and Nexans on 30 November.
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NewsHuisman awarded leg encircling cranes contract for Cadeler WTIVs
Huisman has been awarded a contract to design and construct the leg encircling cranes (LEC) for two wind turbine installation vessels (WTIV) by COSCO Shipping (Qidong) Offshore Co., Ltd.
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NewsVolvo Penta to test power-by-the-hour model with Hurtigruten in 2022
Volvo Penta has announced plans to trial a new power-by-the-hour business model in 2022. The company is planning to pilot the new business model with Hurtigruten when Norwegian expedition cruise operator takes delivery of a new hybrid day tour vessel.
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Project to accelerate development of Dutch hydrogen solutions receives funding
A Netherlands based consortium intended to accelerate the introduction of hydrogen into the maritime sector has been awarded a grant of EUR24.2 million (US$27.4m) from the country’s R&D Mobility Fund.
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NewsBV AiP for HHI floating offshore wind turbine foundation
Bureau Veritas has awarded approval in principle to Hyundai Heavy Industries for its design and development of a new floating offshore wind turbine foundation.
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NewsABS and Nozomi join forces to bolster cybersecurity
ABS Consulting is teaming up with Nozomi Networks to enhance ABS Consulting’s operational technology (OT) network monitoring and managed services for the oil and gas, power and energy, maritime, chemical and manufacturing sectors.
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NewsNext-gen tug partnership
A new partnership has been formed to advance China’s intelligent vessel standards and next-gen tug technology.
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NewsFFI to meet UK hydrogen demand by shipping ammonia from around the world
Australia’s Fortescue Future Industries (FFI) wants green hydrogen to be the most globally traded seaborne energy commodity and is currently building an ammonia supply chain to satisfy UK demand.
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NewsEU Ports Call For FuelEU Clarity
European port operators want coherent legislation on the provision and the use of clean energy infrastructure for ports.
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NewsMAN ES To Bring Methanol Solutions For Four-Stroke Engines To Market By 2024
MAN Energy Solutions has announced plans to bring a dual-fuel, medium-speed engine capable of running on methanol to the market by 2024, with a dual-fuel hydrogen engine for the stationary market expected in 2023. The introduction of medium-speed dual-fuel engines capable of operating on ammonia would follow the emergence of ...
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NewsFirst competence standard and recommended guidelines for remote operators
DNV has introduced a groundbreaking competence standard for remote control centre operators (RCCO). The standard - the first in the shipping industry - is supported by a new recommended practice that offers a certification scheme for RCCOs.
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NewsSubsidised ferry link between Cyprus and Greece retendered
The Cyprus Shipping Deputy Ministry has launched a new tender process to restore a regular maritime passenger link between Cyprus and Greece.
