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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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Wilhelmsen Technical Solutions
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NewsWilhelmsen to manage Avenir LNG trio
Avenir LNG places LNG bunker vessel trio with Wilhelmsen Ship Management
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NewsDNV GL approval for digital boiler system
Wilhelmsen has been certified as the first and only approved service supplier for DNV GL’s BMON+ class notation.
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NewsJoint venture to promote 3D printing
Wilhemsen’s Marine Products division and thyssenkrupp have signed a joint venture letter aimed at producing and delivering 3D printed spare parts for the maritime market.
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NewsJoining forces to fast track Edda Wind
Wilhelmsen and Østensjø have joined forces to fast track the growth of renewable energy company Edda Wind.
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NewsBALLAST WATER EXCHANGE AS A LAST RESORT
Equipment delays are just the short-term consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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NewsCargo tank inerting system upgrade
Wilhelmsen Technical Solutions has unveiled its upgraded maritime protection nitrogen system with significant functionality improvements designed to provide efficient performance and give a longer operational life.
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NewsNew standard set for LNG containment systems
TI Group, subsidiary of Wilhelmsen Technical Solutions (WTS) has reached a major milestone, completing the gas trial for the first LNG carrier built to a Boil Off Rate (BOR) of 0.08% per day.
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Inert gas system orders
Wilhelmsen Technical Solutions (WTS) has secured multiple inert gas system orders for LNG carriers from Japan Marine United’s Tsu shipyard.
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NewsWilhelmsen acquires Maritime Protection AS
Norway’s Wilhelmsen Technical Solutions (WTS) has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of the shares in fellow Norwegian company, Maritime Protection AS.
