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Ammmonia
Methanol
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BioFuel & Clean Diesel
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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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The 2025 Conference will take place from 25th - 27th November in Hamburg, Germany and will offer a meeting place to learn, discuss and knowledge-share the latest developments in efficient power and propulsion technology plus alternative low flashpoint and low carbon fuels.
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NewsDiesel-Electric Drive For Inland Trade
Encapsulating the innovative spirit behind new developments in the European inland shipping fleet, the diesel-electric Type C tanker Synthese 18 was formally named in Rotterdam last week.
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NewsConcordia selects Veth for LNG tankers
Concordia Damen has selected Veth Propulsion by Twin Disc as the bow thruster supplier for a series of 40 Parsifal LNG tankers.
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NewsVeth Z-drives for new North Arm Transport tugs
When Canadian fuel distributor North Arm Transportation decided to order a new tug, it opted for a pair of Veth Z-drives.
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NewsDutch bag new German LNG conversion
Dutch shipbuilders have won the third prestigious LNG project to be launched by Emden-based shipping group AG Ems - which pioneered German passenger ship LNG propulsion in 2015, writes Tom Todd.
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NewsFirst Veth Integrated L drive delivered to Damen fish farm service vessel
Veth has delivered its first Integrated L-drive to Damen Shipyards’ Volt Processor fish farm service vessel following successful sea trials.
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NewsVeth thruster contract with Misha Shipping
A contract for delivery of the first Veth Jet bow thruster type 4-K-1300 to Misha Shipping has been signed.
