Motorship News – Page 396
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La Méridionale selects Bio-Sea BWMS
Bio-SEA and Chantier Naval de Marseille (CNM) is to equip two of La Méridionale’s vessels with Ballast UV filtration Ballast Water Management Systems (BWMS).
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NewsSeaspan Ferries takes delivery of LNG hybrid
Vancouver-based ferry operator Seaspan Ferries has taken delivery of the first of five LNG-battery hybrid ferries – the first in North America – from Turkish shipyard Sedef.
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NewsMethanex considers more methanol-fuelled vessels
Leading methanol producer Methanex has revealed that it is likely to order a further two chemical carriers with methanol-fuelled two-stroke engines after chartering the first seven vessels with such engines earlier this year.
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NewsMEPC 70 preview: Industry pressure builds
As the seventieth meeting of the IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) looms, industry bodies as well as ship owners and technology suppliers are demanding action on a number of critical points regarding emissions reduction and environmental regulation.
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NewsCarnival sets sights on equipment standardisation
In a move that will boost the businesses of a select pool of propulsion, machinery and equipment suppliers, Carnival Corp has stated the aim of standardising the technical platform for its next-generation cruise ships.
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NewsRolls-Royce power for NY ferry
Rolls-Royce has won a contract to supply power and propulsion to a new high-speed luxury ferry in New York.
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NewsDamen and TeamTec partner on BWMS
Damen Green Solutions has signed a letter of intent with Norwegian eco-friendly equipment company, TeamTec, to supply and service the innovative Avitalis ballast water treatment system.
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NewsWärtsilä gains in Canadian LNG rush
Nine dual-fuelled vessels powered by Wärtsilä engines will enter operation in Canada within the next year as the company capitalises on its strong regional presence.
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News‘Decarbonisation’ now a priority says LR study
Global shipping must begin ‘decarbonising’ as soon as possible according to a report released yesterday by Lloyd’s Register (LR) and research collaboration Shipping in Changing Climates.
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European Parliament votes down shipping inclusion in ETS
The Industry Committee of the European Parliament adopted its report on the EU’s emissions trading scheme (ETS) and stressed that the climate impact of shipping should be regulated at UN level.
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NewsRolls-Royce to debut automatic crossing system
Two battery powered ferries to be built for Norwegian operator Fjord1 will feature the first automatic crossing system from Rolls-Royce, enabling automatic voyages under supervision of the vessels’ captains.
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NewsCarnival Maritime expands management role
Carnival’s in-house ship manager adds more brands to its remit as the company’s fleet operations centre in Hamburg moves towards predictive maintenance.
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NewsABB launches 'linear flow' Azipod
ABB has launched a new Azipod propulsion unit that aims to be up to 10% more efficient than its previous versions.
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NewsVancouver proposes underwater noise incentives
The Port of Vancouver is proposing to offer ships with low underwater noise class notations or noise reducing technologies discounts on harbour dues.
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NewsBaleària chooses Wärtsilä for Mediterranean LNG first
Wärtsilä has signed a contract for the design and supply of the LNG power and propulsion installation on a new RoRo passenger ferry.
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NewsChris-Marine buys Lemag Lehmann & Michaels
Chris-Marine has acquired monitoring products from German-based Lemag Lehmann and Michels GmbH.
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NewsMaK propulsion for Carnival LNG newbuilds
Carnival Corporation’s first four LNG-powered newbuilds to be built by Meyer Werft in Papenburg and Turku will be powered by Caterpillar Marine’s dual-fuel MaK 16 M 46 DF engines.
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NewsCounting down to Gas Fuelled Ships 2016
The seventh instalment of the annual Gas Fuelled Ships conference takes place in Hamburg, at the Grand Elysee Hotel on 16-18 November. The Motorship previews an innovation-packed agenda.
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NewsExxonMobil fires up new test engine
ExxonMobil’s new crosshead slow speed test engine has completed its first firing.
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BIMCO concern over data on available fuel
BIMCO has voiced its serious concerns about some of the official data that will inform the decision of the MEPC over the implementation date of the 0.5% global sulphur cap.
