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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

MONITORING, CONTROL & DIGITALISATION

MONITORING, CONTROL & DIGITALISATION

Astrup Fearnley and DNV’s Veracity have joined forces to create an emissions prediction calculator for the shipping industry.

1st July 2021

Emissions prediction calculator for shipping

1st July 2021

VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

Australia has bolstered and extended its capability for scientific research and exploration in Antarctica and the Southern Ocean through investment in the 160m Nuyina, now being readied for her first polar season,…

30th June 2021

AUSTRALIAN RESEARCH SHIP BOOSTS POLAR PRESENCE

30th June 2021

BALLAST WATER MANAGEMENT

BALLAST WATER MANAGEMENT

BIO UV Group has designed a new series of BIO-SEA ballast water treatment system compatible with flow rate requirements of up to more than 2100m3/h.

30th June 2021

Bio UV launches new M-series BWTS

30th June 2021

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

Researchers from the University of Minnesota have patented a thermochemical recuperation reactor that can improve the efficiency of ammonia-diesel dual-fuel combustion.

30th June 2021

NEW THERMOCHEMICAL REACTOR TECHNOLOGY BOOSTS AMMONIA COMBUSTION

30th June 2021

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

e1 Marine’s methanol-to-hydrogen generator and fuel cell system is set to make low-to-no emissions a near-term reality and a financially attractive choice to replace today’s diesel generators.

30th June 2021

SEA TRIALS FOR ONBOARD METHANOL TO HYDROGEN GENERATOR ANTICIPATED IN 2022

30th June 2021

VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

Expressions of interest are being sought for the operation of a new shipyard in London, writes David Tinsley.

30th June 2021

SMALL SHIPYARD PLANNED FOR LONDON

30th June 2021

MONITORING, CONTROL & DIGITALISATION

MONITORING, CONTROL & DIGITALISATION

ABB’s automation, propulsion and switchboard systems for vessels have been verified as cyber secure by DNV.

30th June 2021

ABB awarded key cyber security approval

30th June 2021

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

A consortium of 26 companies and associations, led by DNV, has launched a new road map to help address the uncertainties surrounding hydrogen as ship fuel.

30th June 2021

DNV launches road map for safe hydrogen use

30th June 2021

GENERAL NEWS

GENERAL NEWS

CADMATIC, the 3D-based design, engineering, and information management software solutions provider, and maritime services and data analysis provider, NAPA, have announced the launch of a new integrated, intelligent ship design software solution.…

29th June 2021

NAPA and CADMATIC to provide integrated ship design solution

29th June 2021

GENERAL NEWS

GENERAL NEWS

Lloyd’s Register (LR) will sell one of its divisions to focus its growth strategy on the maritime industry.

29th June 2021

Lloyd’s Register sells division

29th June 2021

REGULATION

REGULATION

Classification society Bureau Veritas (BV) has launched a digital platform, VeriSTAR Green, to help shipowners to assess their compliance with EEXI and CII regulations.

29th June 2021

Digital platform launched to help assess EEXI and CII compliance

29th June 2021

GENERAL NEWS

GENERAL NEWS

Alfa Laval and Wallenius have announced plans to form a new 50/50 joint venture, AlfaWall Oceanbird, focused on the development of technology for fully wind-powered vessel propulsion.

29th June 2021

Alfa Laval and Wallenius to form modern wind propulsion JV

29th June 2021

LNG

LNG

MAN ES is eyeing new markets for its 800mm-bore dual-fuel engine scant months after its G80ME-GI made its debut in a VLCC project, Paul Gunton learns.

29th June 2021

MAN ES sees VLOCs as next market for 800mm bore ME-GI engine

29th June 2021

2-STROKE & 4-STROKE

2-STROKE & 4-STROKE

Kaj Portin, General Manager, Fuel & Operational Flexibility, Wärtsilä Marine, discussed progress in developing hydrogen-vector solutions in an exclusive interview with The Motorship.

28th June 2021

Wärtsilä to add methanol engine to portfolio by 2024

28th June 2021

MONITORING, CONTROL & DIGITALISATION

MONITORING, CONTROL & DIGITALISATION

The UKs Ministry of Defence (MOD) has awarded a five-year contract to BAE Systems to provide a data management system to multiple ships in the Royal Navy fleet.

28th June 2021

New BAE Systems data management solution to improve RN ship availability

28th June 2021