Industry News
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Future-proof shipping solutions initiative
10/12/2019CSSC and DNV GL have begun a strategic partnership with a focus on developing future-proof solutions and competencies for shipping in a variety of fields including alternative fuels and environmentally friendly technologies. READ more
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Wärtsilä signs hybrid dredger deal
09/12/2019Technology group Wärtsilä has signed a strategic development agreement with Chinese state-owned shipbuilder CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding Company aimed at developing a hybrid powered dredger. READ more
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Mediterranean ECA moves closer
06/12/2019Mediterranean countries have agreed on a road map for the designation of the Mediterranean Sea as an emission control area (ECA) for sulphur emissions at the 21st conference of parties of the Barcelona Convention in Naples. READ more
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BIMCO simplifies dispute process
06/12/2019BIMCO’s documentary committee has agreed to carry out a major revision of the dispute resolution clause with the aim to shorten and simplify what has become BIMCO’s longest standard clause. READ more
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Guidance to mitigate Li battery system fires
04/12/2019The Norwegian Maritime Authority (NMA), Corvus and class society Lloyd’s Register (LR) have issued circulars to shipowners and operators alerting them to hazards associated with lithium battery systems following a battery room fire on a passenger READ more
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High Frequency Harmonics and Marine Power Quality
20/11/2019Ian C Evans, Principal Electrical Engineer, Harmonic Solutions Marine examines some of the issues associated with poor power quality found on vessels today. READ more
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AIP for ULCC windshield design
18/11/2019Tokyo-Mitsui O.S.K. Lines have announced that DNV GL has given approval in principle (AIP) to MOL and Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) for their bow windshield designed for ultra-large container carriers. READ more
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Gasum acquires parts of AGA and Nauticor
15/11/2019Gasum is acquiring AGA’s Clean Energy business and Nauticor’s Marine Bunkering business from their current owner, Linde AG. READ more
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Hull coatings study shows speed benefits
12/11/2019A new study has demonstrated improved vessel power efficiency and reduced speed loss with PPG marine hull coatings. READ more
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Shell to supply products and services to CCCC
08/11/2019Shell Marine has signed a framework agreement with CCCC Dredging of China to supply marine lubricants and provide technical services across the Chinese company’s fleet. READ more
