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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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NewsBrunvoll packages for three shuttle tankers
Brunvoll is to supply main propulsion and manoeuvring packages for three new shuttle tankers
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NewsVOC-Burning Dual-Fuel Shuttle Tanker Heading North
A further stage in the evolution of the shuttle tanker fleet deployed in north European waters has been signalled by the delivery of the first of two newbuilds powered by dual-fuel machinery.
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NewsKnutsen NYK Carbon Carriers targets 2023 for ambient LCO2 tests
Knutsen NYK Carbon Carriers (KNCC) is accelerating the development of its proprietary ambient liquefied carbon dioxide (CO2) transportation technology after it received an AiP at Nor-Shipping.
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NewsNYK and Knutsen establish liquefied CO2 transportation and storage business
NYK and the Knutsen Group of Norway have established a joint venture company for the commercial development of a liquefied CO2 marine transportation and storage business worldwide.
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NewsABB electric package for KNOT shuttle tankers
Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering has awarded ABB Marine & Ports the contract to deliver the power and control technology for two 124,000 dwt newbuilding shuttle tankers.
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NewsMHI-MME VOC-burning auxiliary boilers for KNOT shuttle tankers
Two new dual-fuel 124,000 dwt shuttle tankers being built at the Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine (DSME) yard in South Korea will feature a package of VOC-burning auxiliary boilers and generator turbines supplied by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Marine Machinery & Equipment (MHI-MME).
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NewsMAJOR ORDER IN CHINA FOR DUAL-FUEL TANKERS
As the shipbuilding and allied industries in China begin to revive after the hiatus caused by Covid-19, a project for a series of LNG-fuelled Aframax tankers has boosted the orderbook, writes David Tinsley.
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NewsKNOT orders DF shuttle tankers with VOC
Leading independent tanker owner and operator Knutsen NYK Offshore Tankers is to order a pair of newbuild 124,000dwt shuttle tankers with dual-fuel LNG-fuelled propulsion and a volatile organic compound recovery system.
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NewsGas4Sea partners and Equinor bunkering deal
Marine LNG Zeebrugge has signed a deal to supply LNG to Norwegian energy group Equinor’s four crude shuttle tankers in the Port of Rotterdam.
