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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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NewsZvezda unveils drydock as Arc7 LNG carrier programme advances
Russia’s Zvezda Shipbuilding Complex brought into full commission the country’s largest new dock for ship construction on 27 December, following the successsful conclusion of an inspection by The Federal Service for Environmental, Technological and Nuclear Supervision (Rostekhnadzor).
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NewsConstruction of nuclear icebreaker begins at Zvezda
Construction of Russia, the world''s most powerful nuclear powered icebreaker, began when steel cutting for Rosatom’s Leader-class vessel took place on 6 July at Zvezda Shipbuilding Complex.
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NewsGTT signs licensing agreement with Zvezda Shipyard
GTT has announced the signing of a Technical Assistance and License Agreement (TALA) with Zvezda Shipyard.
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NewsMajor LNG carrier order for Zvezda Shipyard
A joint venture between Novatek and Sovcomflot will oversee order and operation of a new fleet of ice class LNG carriers, writes Eugene Gerden
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NewsRosneft seeks more support for Zvezda shipyard
The construction of Zvezda shipyard in far eastern Russia is set for delays after oil giant Rosneft has asked the national government to double its contribution to the project.
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Gazprom opens new lubes plant in Russia
Gazprom Neft is expected to become a major supplier of marine lubrication oils to the Russian domestic shipping industry following the recent commissioning of a new production plant, writes Eugene Gerden.
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Russia to speed building of super-shipyard
The Russian government has announced plans to speed implementation of the project for the building of the Zvezda super shipyard, writes Eugene Gerden.
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Russian consortium to acquire stake in DSME
Russian oil giant Rosneft in consortium with Gazprombank and shipping company Sovkomflot, plans to acquire a 31% stake in South Korean Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME), writes Eugene Gerden.
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NewsNew Russian shipbuilding cluster MoU
Rosneft, Sovcomflot and Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering Co. have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to establish a new shipbuilding and industrial cluster in Russia’s Far East.
