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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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NewsExclusive: Methanol gains ground in net zero race
A comprehensive look at where the maritime industry is with methanol and the issues with its use.
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NewsType Approval For DCP System Upgrades
Survival Technology solutions provider Survitec has announced that classification society DNV has awarded a Type Approval to its reconfigured and enhanced Dry Chemical Powder (DCP) fire extinguishing system.
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NewsEffective safety management through remote monitoring of inert gas systems
Amid surging demand for LNG from end-user markets, finding ways to reduce vessel downtime and support LNG tanker crews – especially when it comes to safety - are now more critical than ever, explains Bernt Öhrn, General Manager of Maritime Protection at Survitec.
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NewsEarly Detection Key To Preventing Shipboard EV Fires
Following several high-profile ship fires involving electric vehicles (EVs), a survival technology provider Survitec is advising operators of vessels transporting hybrid and EVs on how best to prevent and control fire onboard ships involving lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries.
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NewsMaintain service schedules, urges Survitec
With an increasing number of vessels returning to service following the easing of Covid-19 restrictions, Survitec is advising that ships’ life-saving appliances are maintained according to their original service schedules in order to avoid delays.
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NewsLatest Survitec liferaft proves popular
Survitec Group’s latest davit-launched liferaft is providing popular, with orders taken in eight key areas of offshore activity, and sales particularly high in the Middle East, Australia, Central Europe and the UK.
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NewsCosalt struggles to stay afloat
UK based marine safety company Cosalt is in financial trouble and seeking funds to be able to continue trading - but it appears that there may be a glimmer of hope after a crisis meeting held today.
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Survitec adds new liferaft service package
Survitec Service & Distribution (SSD) has launched a new type of liferaft service package aimed at major shipping companies, which includes fixed price servicing for new liferafts arranged to run over several years.
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NewsMarine evacuation systems: a viable alternative to lifeboats
With MES now in its fourth decade it is now a well-proven system with clear advantages in certain applications, says Richard McCormick, Marin-Ark sales manager, Survitec Group.
