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BATTERY HYBRIDS & FULL-ELECTRIC VESSELS

BATTERY HYBRIDS & FULL-ELECTRIC VESSELS

Erno Tenhunen, marine director at Danfoss Editron, offers his perspective on the impact of autonomous vessels and full-electric vessels on the short-sea market, and identified the offshore sector as a new market…

26th August 2020

Danfoss Editron seeks to align portfolio with opportunities

26th August 2020

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

MAN Energy Solutions remains on track to deliver its first ME-GA low-pressure dual-fuel engine to the shipyard by end-2021, the company confirmed in a presentation on 26 August.

26th August 2020

MAN ES TO DELIVER FIRST ME-GA ENGINE BY END-2021

26th August 2020

OTHER EQUIPMENT

OTHER EQUIPMENT

Parat Halvorsen AS has extended the functionality of its MCS combined fuel fired and exhaust gas boilers by adding electrical elements.

26th August 2020

Parat extends combined steam boiler functionality with electrical elements

26th August 2020

FUELS & LUBRICANTS

FUELS & LUBRICANTS

Results of a new survey show the transition to IMO 2020 compliant fuel oil (0.5% sulphur) has not been without problems.

26th August 2020

Quality and safety issues post sulphur cap

26th August 2020

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

The first ship to be built in Germany with eco-friendly methanol-fuelled drives has been ordered by the Federal German government from Fassmer Werft, reports Germany correspondent Tom Todd.

25th August 2020

Innovative components for first methanol drive research ship

25th August 2020

LNG

LNG

A new Type C tank suitable for LNG bunker fuel has been developed for dual-fuel vessels, especially small to medium container ships with high space utilisation.

25th August 2020

LNG BUNKER TANK DEVELOPED FOR TIGHT SPACES

25th August 2020

GENERAL NEWS

GENERAL NEWS

A profit-sharing contract between Wärtsilä and Brittany Ferries has resulted in a reduction of operational exhaust emissions for the latter’s vessels.

25th August 2020

Profit sharing contract cuts emissions

25th August 2020

VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

Hyundai Mipo Dockyard (HMD) has boosted its orderbook by landing a US$410 million contract from Saudi Arabia for an extensive series of petrochemical carriers, writes David Tinsley.

25th August 2020

SAUDI OWNER AWARDS MAJOR TANKER CONTRACT

25th August 2020

WHITE PAPERS

WHITE PAPERS

In a new white paper, Svanehøj looks into Power-to-X (PtX), which could be a key technology in the transition away from fossil fuels. PtX offers a solution to convert electricity from renewable…

25th August 2020

Svanehoj: From Oil to Electrofuels

25th August 2020

APPOINTMENTS

APPOINTMENTS

The CEO of Lloyd’s Register (LR) Group will step down from the role by the end of 2020.

24th August 2020

LR CEO to step down

24th August 2020

2-STROKE & 4-STROKE

2-STROKE & 4-STROKE

Japan Engine Corporation (J-ENG) has confirmed that it has received six follow-up orders for its new UEC42LSH engine. The first reference for the engine is a handysize bulk carrier under construction at…

24th August 2020

Further orders for J-ENG’s new UEC42LSH

24th August 2020

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

Rolls-Royce Power Systems is establishing a standalone unit, Power Lab, focused on developing net zero carbon drive and energy solutions for the marine and infrastructure sectors. The unit extends the companys existing…

24th August 2020

Rolls-Royce launches Power Lab innovation unit, adds fuel cells to technologies

24th August 2020

MONITORING, CONTROL & DIGITALISATION

MONITORING, CONTROL & DIGITALISATION

Bakker Sliedrecht has successfully renewed the vessel management system of a barge, Comus 2 with an upgraded version of its BIMAC system.

21st August 2020

Upgraded vessel management solution offers efficiency gains

21st August 2020

BATTERIES, SUPERCAPACITORS, FUEL CELLS AND OTHER ENERGY STORAGE TECHNOLOGY

BATTERIES, SUPERCAPACITORS, FUEL CELLS AND OTHER ENERGY STORAGE TECHNOLOGY

An electric motor that features some of the highest power density currently available is being developed for marine applications, writes Dag Pike.

21st August 2020

HIGH POWER DENSITY ELECTRIC MOTORS FOR MARINE APPLICATIONS

21st August 2020

GENERAL NEWS

GENERAL NEWS

The UK government is making £900 million available through the new Getting Building Fund for investment in local, shovel-ready infrastructure projects to stimulate jobs and support economic recovery.

21st August 2020

Government funds maritime projects in England

21st August 2020

MONITORING, CONTROL & DIGITALISATION

MONITORING, CONTROL & DIGITALISATION

Bureau Veritas (BV) is broadening its marine and offshore client services and customer focus in North America.

21st August 2020

BV focuses on North America services

21st August 2020

SHAFTS AND PROPELLERS

SHAFTS AND PROPELLERS

Damen Marine Components has delivered two large 19A nozzles to Parlevliet & Van der Plas for its 142-metre fishing trawler, the Margiris. The vessel has recently undergone a modification project at Damen…

21st August 2020

DMC delivers nozzles to super trawler modification project

21st August 2020

VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

Florida-headquartered Fresh Del Monte Produce has initiated a major programme of tonnage renewal for its services linking Latin America with the US market, writes David Tinsley.

21st August 2020

REEFER BOXSHIP SERIES FOR US SUPPLY CHAIN

21st August 2020

BATTERY HYBRIDS & FULL-ELECTRIC VESSELS

BATTERY HYBRIDS & FULL-ELECTRIC VESSELS

The first of four Schottel-equipped hybrid ferries for Norwegian ferry operator Norled has recently entered operation.

20th August 2020

Schottel propels hybrid ferries for Norled

20th August 2020

LNG

LNG

Titan LNG has successfully completed two ship-to-ship LNG bunkering operations in Germany.

20th August 2020

Titan LNG adds German ports to its network

20th August 2020