Motorship News – Page 177
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NewsMitsui Shifts Focus From Shipbuilding
Denoting a further stage in the restructure and consolidation of the Japanese shipbuilding industry, the final merchant vessel constructed under the Mitsui name has entered service on the Pacific.
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NewsInnovative sliding bearing cuts fuel consumption
A new sliding bearing has been developed for Rolls-Royce Power Systems’ mtu engines that reduces their fuel consumption by 1%.
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NewsNew ORC heat recovery systems boost energy efficiency of dual-fuel engines
Researchers from Korea Maritime & Ocean University have developed two organic Rankine cycle (ORC) heat recovery systems to improve the energy efficiency of LNG-fuelled ships running dual-fuel engines.
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NewsJapan and Singapore explore green hydrogen supply chain
Mitsubishi Corporation, Chiyoda Corporation and Sembcorp Industries have agreed to explore the development of a commercial-scale, green hydrogen supply chain for Singapore
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NewsDiesel-Electric Mode For Dutch Coasters
A new generation of diesel-electric coasters ordered by Rotterdam-based Vertom Shipping from a domestic yard underscores the Netherlands’ position as the prime mover in revitalising the European short-sea sector.
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NewsClassNK issues revised guidance on minimum propulsion requirements
ClassNK has updated its support tool which helps shipyards comply with IMO guidelines for minimum propulsion power to maintain the manoeuvrability of ships in adverse conditions.
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NewsAlfa Laval first to join ABB’s climate action movement
Alfa Laval has joined ABB’s energy efficiency movement, committing to improving its efficiency in operations by 5% by 2023 compared with 2020.
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NewsGTT to design tanks for new CSSC Group LNG carrier
GTT has received an order from its partner, the Chinese shipyard Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding Group, for the tank design of a new LNG carrier on behalf of the leasing entity of the Chinese CSSC Group.
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NewsRolls-Royce wins tugboat mtu engine contract
Rolls-Royce has won a significant contract to supply eight of its mtu 16V 4000 M65L engines for four 80 tonne bollard pull tugboats to be built by Detroit Brasil for operation by Starnav Servicos Maritimos.
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NewsEminox and KBB partner to deliver complete solution to reduce marine engine emissions
Emissions control specialist Eminox and turbocharger maker Kompressorenbau Bannewitz (KBB) today announced a major collaboration to meet increasing emissions compliance requirements for marine diesel engines
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NewsAlfa Laval strengthens its LNG portfolio with the Gas Combustion Unit 2.0
Simplicity lays the groundwork for reliability in the Alfa Laval Gas Combustion Unit (GCU), which has long set the standard for boil-off combustion on LNG carriers (LNGCs). Through design enhancements and connectivity, Alfa Laval has taken the GCU’s original simplicity and made it even smarter in the new GCU 2.0. ...
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NewsABB and Hyundai Global Service offer engine optimization to cut ship emissions
Hyundai Global Service (HGS), the aftercare division of shipbuilder and engine maker Hyundai Heavy Industries, has teamed up with ABB Turbocharging to offer an engine part-load optimization (EPLO) service for shipowners seeking to cut emissions in line with the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) requirements.
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NewsWärtsilä inks ammonia and LNG dual-fuel operation feasibility study deal
Wärtsilä has signed a collaboration agreement with a Norwegian ship owner - Simon Møkster Shipping - to carry out a feasibility study on utilising ammonia as the main fuel in dual-fuel engines where LNG is the alternative fuel. The aim is to demonstrate the feasibility of converting vessels for dual ...
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NewsWinGD and HHI-EMD collaboration sets sights on sustainable engine technology
Marine engine designer and power system integrator WinGD and engine builder Hyundai Heavy Industries’ Engine Machinery Division (HHI-EMD) are to strengthen their collaboration by partnering to develop environmentally sustainable two-stroke engine technology.
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NewsABC unveils multi-fuel engine platform
Anglo Belgian Corporation (ABC) has introduced a multifuel engine platform designed to facilitate the transition from conventional fuel to future fuel types including diesel, biodiesel, MDO, HFO, hydrogen, methanol, LNG and CNG.
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NewsCUSTOM-BUILT FOR HEALTHCARE MISSIONS
A unique newbuild project to create the world’s largest civilian hospital ship has now moved into the final outfitting phase. Following construction and delivery in China, the 174m Global Mercy sailed to Antwerp for installation of medical equipment and IT systems, in anticipation of first deployment next spring.
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NewsEuropean Commission to monitor IMO MBM developments during ETS review
The EU’s Emissions Trading System (ETS) covering shipping is expected to enter effect by 2024, but ship owners can expect a 2-3 year tapered introduction period.
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NewsBabcock LGE discusses multi-fuel future for shipping industry
Andrew Scott, Business Development Director at Babcock LGE, shares his thoughts on the emerging alternative fuel markets and gives an insight into the market leading technology of LGE in an exclusive interview with The Motorship.
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NewsPROPULSION & FUTURE FUELS 2021: REGULATORY ISSUES TO FORE ON DAY ONE
The first day of The Motorship Propulsion and Future Fuels Conference 2021 brought together ship owners, ship operators and industry leaders to discuss the challenge of decarbonisation and strategies to meet existing and future IMO targets.
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NewsMinding the gap: MAN ES bears down on LGIP conversion costs
With the looming introduction of EEXI and CII rules from 2023 as well as Scope 3 emissions reporting, shipowners are taking a close interest in the economics of engine conversions.
