Motorship News – Page 71
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NewsAHTI ‘Floating Laboratory’ Connectivity Supplier
Wärtsilä ANCS’s new floating laboratory, AHTI, and its shore operations, will utilise Inmarsat Maritime’s Fleet Xpress connectivity to support the data exchange for advanced technology testing and the ship’s day to day operations.
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NewsDigitalisation breaking down ship-port disconnect
There’s a potential flow of data from a ship’s propulsion system to the next port of call, and a growing number of companies are collaborating on making the most of it to reduce emissions.
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NewsMPA signs Silk Alliance MoU with LR
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Lloyd’s Register Maritime Decarbonisation Hub (LR MDH) to collaborate on a decarbonisation strategy and implementation plan for The Silk Alliance.
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NewsGCMD and NYK team up on decarbonisation
NYK joins GCMD as first Japan-headquartered strategic partner to accelerate shipping’s decarbonisation
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NewsMaintenance completes on polar research ship
Work has completed to maintain the RSS ’Sir David Attenborough’ before setting out again for Antarctica
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NewsCargo vessel benefits from double eSAIL wind power
The eSAIL system is based on the use of a thick aerodynamic profile and smart suction
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NewsVia Kaizen voyage optimisation project concludes
A three-year project involving researchers to develop an AI-based semi-autonomous system to enable more energy efficient sea voyages has concluded.
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NewsWinGD appoints Schneiter as acting ceo
WinGD has announced that Klaus Heim, ceo of the marine power company, has decided to step down from his role with effect from 31 July 2023.
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NewsUK extends ETS scheme to encompass domestic shipping
The UK government has announced that it will be extending the scope of the UK’s Emissions Trading System (ETS) to cover domestic shipping from 2026, in a statement released on 3 July.
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NewsMarubeni buys 25% of Klaveness Dry Bulk
Following a successful three years as Panamax pool partners, Marubeni has invested in a quarter of Klaveness Dry Bulk
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NewsRolls-Royce acquires Italian automation specialist
Rolls-Royce has announced the acquisition of Italian marine automation and yacht bridge specialist, Team Italia/Onyx Marine. The two companies have collaborated on joint development projects since 2019. The acquisition is expected to extend Rolls-Royce Power Systems’ offering for yachts as part of its ‘bridge to propeller’ strategy.
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NewsDNV develops new Shore Power class rules for tankers
DNV has announced that it introduced new class rules for electrical shore connections specifically tailored for tankers on 1 July 2023. The rules are the first to be introduced by a class society, and are expected to contribute to the development of sector norms.
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NewsPlans to develop 1.7m tpy Namibia ammonia export project
Namibia’s government signed a feasibility agreement with Hyphen Hydrogen Energy, a local consortium focused on the development of a green hydrogen production project in the Tsau National Park, which is intended to supply a green ammonia export project at the Port of Lüderitz, in May 2023.
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NewsSuccessful K Line biodiesel trial
K Line Port Service Co. has completed a successful test voyage using next-generation biodiesel fuel on a tugboat.
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NewsDigital Twin Designed to Evaluate Multiple Energy Saving Technologies
The digital twin and data science environment being developed by the SeaTech Consortium for the testing of a dynamic wing and new engine control technology will ultimately pave the way for the testing of other technologies.
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NewsIACS Council maintains focus on decarb safety
The International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) Council has held its 87th session in Gdansk, Poland, discussing a range of decarbonisation related initiatives and electing Roberto Cazzulo of RINA as its new chair.
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NewsIntercargo: mid-term measures should be simple
INTERCARGO Secretary General Kostas Gkonis has called for the upcoming MEPC 80 (Marine Environment Protect Committee) meeting to support “simple and effective” mid-term measures to help the IMO’s decarbonisation ambitions, so that they can be efficiently implemented by ships worldwide.
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NewsType approval for emissions monitoring system
Type approval has been given by LR for a new ‘pioneering self-reliant emissions monitoring system’
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NewsShip automation speeds up to make the schedule
It has been a rough patch for tech’s true believers. The new inflationary environment has increased the cost of capital, encouraging investors to demand immediate returns. The results have been seen in the technology markets, where even the largest digital businesses have been tightening their belts.
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NewsIndustrialisation of e-fuels is accelerating
The scaling up of e-fuels production has started, and with it, the technological advances that aim to reduce upstream emissions and bring costs down.
