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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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NewsVolvo Penta appoints new president
Anna Müller has been appointed as president of Volvo Penta and a member of Volvo Group management
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NewsGerman passenger ferries delivery
Singaporean shipyard Penguin Shipyard International delivered three new Incat Crowther-designed fast ferries at the end of July. The vessels, named WattnExpress, Inselexpress I and Watt Sprinter, will serve three busy routes between the North Frisian Islands and Neuharlingersiel, on Germany’s north coast.
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NewsNew Volvo Penta D17 engine launched
Volvo Penta has announced the launch of the D17, a new engine that offers enhanced power density, thanks to the use of dual-stage turbochargers, and reduced fuel consumption within the envelope of the group’s existing D16 genset.
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NewsDutch Training Vessel Features PEM FC
Practical, long-term thinking as regards the next generation of maritime personnel is exemplified by the late addition of a PEM Fuel Cell installation in a newly-completed, innovative Dutch training vessel.
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NewsPartners ready for dual-fuel hydrogen engine projects
Volvo Penta and CMB.TECH have agreed to accelerate the development of dual-fuel hydrogen-powered solutions.
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NewsFirst Damen Multi Cat 2309 delivered
UK crew transfer operator HST has taken delivery of the first of a new class of Damen Multi Cat, the 2309.
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NewsVolvo Penta to test power-by-the-hour model with Hurtigruten in 2022
Volvo Penta has announced plans to trial a new power-by-the-hour business model in 2022. The company is planning to pilot the new business model with Hurtigruten when Norwegian expedition cruise operator takes delivery of a new hybrid day tour vessel.
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NewsVolvo and Danfoss power hybrid CTVs
Two new hybrid crew transfer vessels have arrived at MHO-Co’s headquarters in Esbjerg, Denmark, after making the 12,000 nautical mile journey from China’s AFAI Southern Shipyard.
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NewsVolvo Penta acquires majority stake in ZEM
Volvo Penta is expanding its capabilities, experience and range by becoming the majority shareholder of Norwegian marine battery and electric driveline solutions supplier ZEM.
