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Using an abundant, if toxic, resource to power the maritime fleet. A mature future fuel already in use - but will it become dominant? Numerous NGOs protested against the IMO earlier this year putting biofuels in its Global Fuel Standard, but the “fuel versus food” debate seems to have been solved by deriving fuels from waste. Technically the cleanest possible fuel source available to the maritime world and one that has the longest history, dating back to the 1950s. Why is it not in common, non-military use? LNG is currently the most popular lower carbon fuel, but with bio and e-LNG it could move beyond its current transition fuel status supported by extensive existing infrastructure. Read More Read More Read More Read More Read More
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Abeking & Rasmussen
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NewsIntelligent maintenance for LNG vessels
Three LNG-powered multi-purpose vessels ordered from Germany’s Abeking & Rasmussen ship and yacht shipyard (A&R) by the German government will be equipped with Schottel propulsion systems and condition monitoring services.
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NewsHøglund signs German LNG FGSS deal
Høglund has signed a contract with Abeking & Rasmussen (A&R) to supply the fuel gas supply system (FGSS) for three multipurpose LNG-fuelled vessels built for the German government for use on pollution control, emergency towing and firefighting.
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NewsYards stay busy as production switches bite
According to Tom Todd, both large and small yards in Germany are reaping the benefits of diversification and streamlined production, and have attracted some significant newbuild orders despite some still-unresolved failures along the way.
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NewsMixed fortunes in German yards as offshore booms
Tom Todd relates a story of mixed fortunes currently in German newbuilding with some yards busy and prospering while others struggle to find work and stay afloat. Proving a blessing is offshore work, specifically tough wind power transport and installation newbuildings and yards continue to switch production to join in ...
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NewsSpecialist conversions shine at German repair yards
Specialist conversions, some of them unusual, have been among the highlights of recent activity at German repair yards, particularly the smaller facilities, writes Tom Todd.
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NewsAnother swath joins Elbe pilot fleet
The Elbe Pilot association in Cuxhaven, Germany has strengthened its fleet with the addition of the new 2,462gt pilot station vessel Elbe designed for rough coastal waters and tidal estuaries.
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NewsGerman yard spirits rise as business picks up
Welcome newbuilding orders, impressive completions and some positive corporate moves against a background of improving markets have revived spirits this autumn in German shipyards, writes Tom Todd.
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NewsThe latest Swath joins Elbe pilot fleet
The new pilot station vessel Elbe was recently christened in Cuxhaven, Germany, and has entered into service with the Elbe Pilot organisation.
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New pilotage vessels for Belgium
Flemish Prime Minister Kris Peeters signed a contract for new pilot vessels to be built by Abeking & Rasmussen in Germany. The order calls for delivery of three 25m SWATH pilot tender and one 60m SWATH pilot station vessel to enter service in 2011 and 2012.
