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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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NewsCarnival orders air lubrication technology
Carnival has ordered Silverstream’s air lubrication system for three new Ace Class cruise ships at Fincantieri
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NewsAir lubrication adoption accelerates
The Silverstream System has exceeded 160 installations as shipowners seek proven technologies to reduce fuel consumption and lower emissions
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NewsCHEK project releases mid-term results of interaction between energy saving devices
The EU-funded CHEK project is evaluating the interaction between multiple energy saving devices when installed on a bulk carrier and a cruise ship, and modelling as part of the project is now able to put some numbers on the gains that can be expected for the vessels.
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NewsSilverstream deepens ties with China’s CCS
Silverstream Technologies has signed an Agreement in Principle (AiP) with China Classification Society (CCS), confirming that CCS provides an independent class verification of its generic system design following a review and verification of the Silverstream System’s design drawings.
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NewsKCC begins fleet conversion to Silverstream air lubrication
Klaveness Combination Carriers (KCC) is converting its fleet to achieve decarbonisation
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NewsCOSCO Shipping Heavy Industry to explore air lube licensing deal
Chinese shipyard group COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry Co. Ltd (CHI) has signed a memorandum of understanding with Silverstream to explore the possibility of licensing the installation of the Silverstream air lubrication system in CHI’s shipyards.
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NewsSilverstream appoints Catriona Savage as CTO
Silverstream Technologies has appointed Catriona Savage as Chief Technology Officer (CTO).
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NewsSilverstream grows LNGC order book
Silverstream grows its order book with air lubrication technology ‘ideally suited’ to the LNG segment
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NewsSilverstream appoints new CCO
Silverstream Technologies has appointed Alistair Mackenzie as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO).
