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ExxonMobil has initiated laboratory studies to explore the effects of ammonia/oil blends on lubricant characteristics and performance, Willie Givens, Marine Technology Solutions Principal at ExxonMobil told The Motorship. ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

Operating experience is vital, says ExxonMobil

Michael Hansen will succeed Lars Petersson as Group President and CEO of coatings company, Hempel on 15 October 2022. APPOINTMENTS

Michael Hansen appointed CEO of Hempel

The Sunflower Murasaki is due to be commissioned in 2023 on the Osaka/Beppu (northern Kyushu) route. SHIPS & YARDS

LNG-fuelled ferry launched for MOL

Bureau Veritas has issued a new BIOFUEL READY notation ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

BV releases BIOFUEL READY notation

Blue World Technologies is currently in pre-series production, and plans to launch series production of its methanol-powered fuel cells later in 2022. BATTERIES, SUPERCAPACITORS, FUEL CELLS AND OTHER ENERGY STORAGE TECHNOLOGY

New investor joins methanol fuel cell company

DNV has awarded Approval in Principle (AiP) for a floating green ammonia production unit based on the P2XFloater concept ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

New projects push ammonia forward

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Wärtsilä to supply package for world’s largest aluminium catamaran

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Weather routing gets AI treatment

EPE is launching a cloud-based platform to allow the Inventory of Hazardous Materials (IHM) onboard a ship to be kept fully up to date. MONITORING, CONTROL & DIGITALISATION

Digital IHM registry solution launched

Pielstick medium-speed power has been retained for the Naikai-built Ferry Takachiho. SHIPS & YARDS

Japan Looks To Its Own For Coastal Ferries

HAV Hydrogen is launching a stand-alone, containerised H2 solution based on 200kW hydrogen fuel cell modules. BATTERIES, SUPERCAPACITORS, FUEL CELLS AND OTHER ENERGY STORAGE TECHNOLOGY

Deck mounted hydrogen fuel cell solution to be launched

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ClassNK releases update on strength assessments

Researchers from Fraunhofer IMM are working on a methanol reformer prototype that offers weight, efficiency and attrition advantages over current methanol reformer technology. EMISSIONS REDUCTION TECHNOLOGY

Study: Pre-combustion carbon capture viable

The two hydrogen-powered vessels will operate on Norway’s longest ferry route, crossing the Vestfjord between the Lofoten Islands and Bodø in Northern Norway. BATTERIES, SUPERCAPACITORS, FUEL CELLS AND OTHER ENERGY STORAGE TECHNOLOGY

LR grants AiP for hydrogen fuel cell-powered ferry

Towage operator Svitzer's Aim for 8 speed initiative forms part of the company’s multi-faceted decarbonisation strategy that was launched in May 2022. GENERAL NEWS

Svitzer saves 1,000 tonnes of CO2

The innovative con-ro Oceanex Connaigra was delivered by FSG in 2013. ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

German Yard In Canadian Pact

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Low emissions CTV launches

The introduction of mandatory BWMS commissioning testing requirements on 1 June 2022 will demonstrate the importance of installation oversight by the equipment manufacturer, Ecochlor CEO Andrew Marshall believes. BALLAST WATER MANAGEMENT

Key Ballast Water Issues Not Resolved After MEPC 78

Serge Dal Farra, Lubmarine Marketing Manager INTERVIEWS

Key Steps to Delivering Effective Engine Lubrication