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INTERVIEWS

INTERVIEWS

A direct electric drive propulsion system from Berg Propulsion and The Switch aims to boost efficiency for shipowners looking to make the move to electrification.

2nd July 2021

DIRECT DRIVE SYSTEM BRINGS NEW OPPORTUNITY FOR ELECTRIFICATION

2nd July 2021

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) has received approval in principle (AiP) from DNV for an LNG carrier design powered by LNG-fuelled solid oxide fuel cells. The AiP, the first of its kind for…

2nd July 2021

DNV AWARDS AIP TO SHI SOFC-POWERED LNGC DESIGN

2nd July 2021

GENERAL NEWS

GENERAL NEWS

The International Association of Classification Societies has held its 83rd session (C83) in the wake of further shipping emissions reduction measures announced by the IMO.

2nd July 2021

IACS prioritises digitalisation and emissions

2nd July 2021

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

DNV has released the latest updates to its rules for ship classification, with a raft of new class notations designed to enable the maritime industry to tackle the decarbonisation challenge.

2nd July 2021

DNV updates notations for alternative fuels

2nd July 2021

LNG

LNG

LGM Engineering has been awarded the contract to supply twin Type C fuel tanks and the LNG fuel gas supply system to four dual-fuel 190,000dwt Capesize newbuildings by Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding Co.,…

2nd July 2021

LGM Engineering wins FGSS contract for U-Ming dual-fuel bulkers

2nd July 2021

LNG

LNG

GTT has received the Final Approval for its NO96 Super+ technology from the classification societies Bureau Veritas, DNV and Lloyds Register.

2nd July 2021

Final Approval for GTT NO96 Super+ containment technology

2nd July 2021

VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

A.P. Moller-Maersk has agreed a contract with Hyundai Mipo Dockyards for a 2,100 teu container feeder newbuilding. The dual-fuel newbuilding will be powered by a MAN B&W ME-LGIM engine capable of operating…

1st July 2021

Maersk inks order with Hyundai Mipo for first DF methanol-fuelled feeder

1st July 2021

VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

Vale has taken delivery of what it claims is the worlds first VLOC newbuild to be equipped with an air lubrication system. The Silverstream® System, supplied by UK clean technology supplier Silverstream…

1st July 2021

First air lubrication installation on Vale newbuild VLOC

1st July 2021

PROPULSION

PROPULSION

Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) has ordered 6 × MAN B&W 11G95ME-GI Mk10.5 main engines in connection with the building of 6 × ultra-large, 23,500+-teu container vessels for Hapag-Lloyd, one of…

1st July 2021

DSME orders 6 x ME-GI engines for Hapag-Lloyd options

1st July 2021

PROPULSION

PROPULSION

Rolls-Royce is investing US$17.4 million in its mtu Aiken manufacturing facility in South Carolina to create a new remanufacturing and overhaul regional centre.

1st July 2021

Rolls-Royce creates new overhaul centre

1st July 2021