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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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NewsSuccessful Remote TA Test for MAN L23/30H Mk3
MAN Energy Solutions’ MAN L23/30H Mk3 engine has successfully passed its type approval test (TAT) at STX Engine in South Korea. The classification society team joined in the TAT remotely, contributing valuable experience to a joint project with class society ABS to refine the structure of remote TATs.
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NewsSTX Engine appoints new president
Korean-based marine engine manufacturer STX Engine appointed a new president, Song Jong-geun, on 27 March.
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NewsSTX given AIP for new LNG-fuelled MR tanker
Korean shipbuilder, STX, has been given approval in principle from Lloyd’s Register (LR) for a new 50k dwt MR tanker design capable of using LNG.
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Balpure BWMS for STX newbuilds
Severn Trent De Nora is to supply its Balpure ballast water management system (BWMS) for crude oil tankers being built by STX Offshore and Shipbuilding in Korea.
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NewsSTX secures US$578m contract
STX Offshore and Shipbuilding is to supply eight 74,000 tonne product/crude oil tankers, with four options for more, as part of a US$578.9m contract with Singapore’s Navig8 Product Tankers.
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NewsVard reorganises Romanian operations
Vard Holdings Limited, formerly STX Offshore, is reorganising its engineering division in Romania with a series of transfers and de-registration.
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NewsKongsberg wins offshore orders
Kongsberg Maritime has won an NOK150m (£16.25m) order to supply a range of its offshore systems for China’s CIMC Yantai Raffles and STX Offshore and Shipbuilding.
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NewsMAN G-types for Teekay
MAN Diesel & Turbo has signed a contract to supply four MAN B&W G60ME-C engines for four 113,000-dwt Long Range 2 (LR2) product tankers being built by STX Offshore & Shipbuilding for Teekay Tankers Ltd.
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NewsTeekay orders four LR2 product tankers from STX
Teekay Tankers has entered into an agreement with STX Offshore & Shipbuilding of South Korea for the construction of four fuel-efficient 113,000dwt LR2 product tanker newbuildings, at a value of about $47 million each.
