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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? 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. 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? Read More Read More Read More Read More Read More
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NewsIrish Ferries to study passive air lube system
Irish Ferries has contracted for a feasibility study and integration engineering for a ‘passive air lubrication system’ (PALS) onboard their RoPax cruise ferry, W.B. Yeats.
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NewsWinners announced for enclosed space safety competition
The winners of The Human Element Industry Group Safety Competition – Enclosed Spaces have been announced.
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NewsSinotech targets Q4 for onboard CCS trial
Sinotech CCS Co. Ltd., a Shanghai-based developer of carbon capture solutions, plans to install its first CCS unit aboard an Asian owned vessel by November 2022.
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NewsKey Ballast Water Issues Not Resolved After MEPC 78
In June 2022, the IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) 78th session agreed in principle to develop a Ballast Water Management Convention Review Plan after a review of the experience-building phase. The Motorship spoke to key stakeholders to get their views on where the issues lie.
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NewsEcochlor launches containerised EcoOne BWMS for Offshore Market
Ecochlor is introducing a containerised version of its EcoOne filterless ballast water management system (BWMS).
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NewsIMO Type Approval issued for Ecochlor’s filterless BWMS solutions
The Norwegian Maritime Authority has issued a Type Approval for Ecochlor’s EcoOne™ BWMS and EcoOne Hybrid™ BWMS solutions. The certification is an amendment to Ecochlor’s existing BWMS Type Approval, and certifies the systems meet the more stringent revised standards set by the BWMS Code.
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NewsTesting for Ecochlor filterless BWMS completed
Ecochlor has completed all land-based and shipboard testing for its filterless EcoOne ballast water management system (BWMS), the company has announced.
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NewsDemand for BWTS surges as regulatory deadline looms
While shipowners respond to the looming 2024 deadline for ballast water treatment systems to be fitted, suppliers are still acting to ensure systems comply with regulations, writes Samantha Fisk.
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NewsEcochlor Adds Filterless Options To BWMS Solutions
US-based ballast water management system supplier Ecochlor is adding a filterless and dual-mode filter/filterless option to its BWMS product portfolio.
