Motorship News – Page 80
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NewsMethanol a versatile option for fuel cells
The need to cut emissions quickly is enticing shipowners to consider methanol as a primary energy carrier for hydrogen, says Chris Chatterton, COO of the Methanol Institute
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NewsNew Fuel Technologies Paired With Efficiency Developments For 4-Strokes
The latest developments in engine efficiency are being applied to the new generation of multi-fuel 4-stroke engines
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NewsFuel Cell Projects Maturing Fast
Fuel cells promise zero emission power, and the progress made by the numerous projects underway is bringing technological maturity, if not larger-scale adoption, closer.
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NewsChaos brewing in ballast water
The 15-year interval between the conception and entry into force of the IMO’s Ballast Water Management Convention left abundant opportunity for invasive organisms to do their nasty work, and despite the sector’s reputation for inertia, some shipowners grew tired of waiting. At the time, they were warned that early adopters of ballast water management (BWM) systems would suffer, having to spend more money to replace their ‘stranded assets’ in a few years’ time.
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NewsGE Power Conversion to cooperate with Nedstack in PEM fuel cell
GE’s Power Conversion business and Netherlands-based PEM fuel cell manufacturer, Nedstack, have signed a partnership to develop marine fuel cell solutions and market them in the commercial marine market. The agreement follows on from a previous collaboration agreement to develop and install a PEM fuel cell system on board a cruise vessel.
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NewsNorth Star places 2+2 CSOV order with Vard
North Star Group has signed a contract with Vard for two Commissioning Service Operation Vessels (CSOV). The contract includes an option for two further CSOVs. The vessels will be delivered as methanol-ready and will be delivered in H1 2025.
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NewsSEDNA and OrbitMI to integrate platforms
SEDNA, the all-in-one digital solution provider, and OrbitMI, the maritime software and data products supplier, plan to integrate their respective digital platforms.
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NewsHAV Group to acquire Norwegian autonomy and DP services supplier
Norway based HAV Group has reached an agreement to acquire a Norwegian dynamic positioning (DP) systems supplier, Undheim Systems AS. The planned acquisition will accelerate Norwegian Electric Systems’ (NES) plans to offer digital functionality that meets the global maritime market’s needs for decision support tools and autonomous ship operations.
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NewsHydrogen supply and storage impeding fuel cell uptake
Progress is being made to ensure that marine fuel cells are one of the spread of technologies that will ensure that the maritime industry meets its decarbonisation target.
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NewsNorwegian autonomous ship trials benefit from green drive of industries
Several vessels are being tested in Norway for autonomous operations. Many of these developments are linked to the efforts of businesses to decarbonise their operations and the shape of the country’s coastline provides an incentive to move at least part of the logistics chain from road to sea, which benefits the efforts to employ autonomous vessels as well.
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NewsBV AiP for LNG-fuelled VLCC design
Bureau Veritas (BV) has awarded GTT and Shanghai Waigaiqiao Shipyard (SWS) approval in principle (AiP) for a new LNG-fuelled very large crude carrier (VLCC) design.
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NewsBespoke Ferry For Isle Of Man Run
A new stage in the evolution of the Irish Sea ferry sector is signified by the construction and imminent delivery of a ro-pax optimised for long-term viability in the Isle of Man trade.
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NewsItalian Ro-Pax Design Attracts Polish Deal
Based on a well-proven template, the latest short-sea ferry newbuild at Cantiere Navale Visentini in northeast Italy has been committed to Polish Baltic Shipping Company (PZB). Floated out last month from the construction dock at Porto Viro, on the Po delta, the 216m ro-pax is expected to be ready for handover by the end of the year, and deployed in 2024 on the Swinoujscie/Ystad (Sweden) route under PZB’s Polferries’ banner.
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NewsSeminal Japanese Delivery For Renewables Sector
Providing the wherewithal for offshore windfarm construction projects around Japan, the self-propelled jack-up vessel Blue Wind is starting operations after an extensive testing and crew familiarisation programme following delivery by Japan Marine United (JMU).
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NewsJoint UK-EU project to develop retrofit emissions reduction technologies
A consortium of shipping stakeholders and research institutions is aiming to develop retrofit carbon capture solutions and other technologies for ships to reduce their emissions and fuel consumption.
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NewsHerbert-ABS unveils offshore wind design tool
A new software tool allows architects to meet regulatory requirements when designing floating structures
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NewsHavfram returns to CIMC Raffles for second WTIV
Havfram, a Norway-based offshore wind and services company, has ordered a second wind installation jack-up vessel to CIMC Raffles, taking up an option from December 2022.
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NewsFirst reference for Framo’s new Submerged Turbine technology
Yinson Production, the FPSO contractor, has agreed a contract with Framo AS to use its new Submerged Turbine technology. The order was placed in Q3 2022 represents the first reference for the technology with an offshore operator.
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NewsNew Carbon Capture Technology Uses MCFC Tech To Generate Energy
Italy-based Ecospray has developed an onboard carbon capture system based on molten carbonate fuel cell (MCFC) technology and is aiming for mass production by 2025.
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NewsA Digital Foundation For CII
With simulation and data analysis tools, the technological groundwork has been built to enable shipowners and charterers to succeed in the CII era. And the sooner they start, the better off they will be, writes Ossi Mettälä, Sales Manager at NAPA Shipping Solutions.
