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NewsEU Ports Call For FuelEU Clarity
European port operators want coherent legislation on the provision and the use of clean energy infrastructure for ports.
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Dr Lauber of MAN ES discusses hydrogen vectors and a transforming market
Dr Uwe Lauber, ceo of MAN Energy Solutions, discussed the implications of the energy transition and MAN Energy Solutions’ response to the changing market, during a recent interview in Brunsbüttel, Germany.
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Full steam ahead for methanol and ammonia
Klaus Heim, CEO of WinGD and former-president of CIMAC, underlined WinGD’s commitment to adding ammonia and methanol burning engines to its programme by 2024 during a recent interview.
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WinGD eyes the introduction of fully self-tuning engines
WinGD has plans to gradually introduce fully self-tuning engines for its engine programme by the end of 2026, Peter Krähenbühl, WinGD’s Head of Digital Transformation & Technology tells The Motorship in an exclusive interview
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European Commission to monitor IMO MBM developments during ETS review
The EU’s Emissions Trading System (ETS) covering shipping is expected to enter effect by 2024, but ship owners can expect a 2-3 year tapered introduction period.
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Babcock LGE discusses multi-fuel future for shipping industry
Andrew Scott, Business Development Director at Babcock LGE, shares his thoughts on the emerging alternative fuel markets and gives an insight into the market leading technology of LGE in an exclusive interview with The Motorship.
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WinGD receives first order for integrated hybrid powerpack
The award of a first contract for a WinGD battery-hybrid powerpack represents a next step on the engine designer’s journey into electrification and system integration, Paul Gunton reports
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Capt von Berlepsch of Hapag-Lloyd: we’re navigating unknown waters
Captain Richard von Berlepsch, Managing Director of Hapag-Lloyd’s Fleet Management arm, offered his thoughts about decarbonisation, regulatory changes and erroneous public perception in an interview with The Motorship.
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How methanol holds the key to unlocking hydrogen at sea
If the arrival of low and zero carbon future fuels is central to achieving progress in decarbonising shipping, we can expect an increasing focus on the viability of solutions for alternative fuels in the maritime market ahead of COP26.
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Consultant Interest Revives Amid Need For Flexibility
Passenger ship owners have started to look at moving back towards developing designs in house, with the help of consultant naval architects, amid concerns that current shipyard designs offer insufficient flexibility over the lifetime of the ship, Anders Orgaard, Chief Commercial Officer at the Danish consultant naval architect company OSK-ShipTech ...
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MAN plots a course for hydrogen vectors for shipping amid a transforming market
Dr Uwe Lauber, ceo of MAN Energy Solutions, discussed the implications of the energy transition and MAN Energy Solutions’ response to the changing market, during a recent interview in Brunsbuttel.
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Localisation requirements for UK offshore wind could help rebuild local supply chains
Toby Mumford of Wight Shipyard Co discusses the challenges of preparing for changes in the UK and major European markets, and mulls greater localisation requirements.
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Where automation ends and autonomy begins
As the use of automated processes in shipping increases, and AI matures, the time is ripe for a clearer understanding of when an automation system becomes an autonomous one, writes Dr. Kalevi Tervo of ABB Marine & Ports.
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MARPOL fuel regulations need to reflect market changes: WinGD's Weisser
Every individual engine could require testing for biofuel under a strict interpretation of current Marpol rules, reports Paul Gunton
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Keep eye on larger decarbonisation picture, Deltamarin urges
The journey towards carbon neutral shipping is a much wider challenge than simply meeting EEXI and CII standards, Esa Jokioinen and Mia Elg of Deltamarin explain to Kari Reinikainen.
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DIRECT DRIVE SYSTEM BRINGS NEW OPPORTUNITY FOR ELECTRIFICATION
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.
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Shipping industry calls for action on multi-billion decarbonisation fund
A number of international shipowner associations have called for governments to act decisively in November to support the creation of an IMO-supervised USD 5 billion R&D Fund programme, to be led by a new International Maritime Research and Development Board (IMRB).
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Clean technologies, maritime decarbonisation and market complexity
Shipowners'' should consider clean technologies alongside slow steaming when assessing different solutions to EEXI and CII rules, argues Noah Silberschmidt, CEO, Silverstream Technologies.
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Fuel choice key to the journey to cleaner shipping
The industry has recognised the need for revolution if the goal of putting near zero-emission vessels on the water by 2030 is to be met, says Mr. Kazuki Saiki, Deputy Manager, Strategic Planning & Operation Office at Mitsubishi Shipbuilding.
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Strategic clarity in a time of uncertainty
Oliver Riemenschneider, President, ABB Turbocharging, offers his perspective on the wider energy transition, and calls for greater regulatory certainty to support the industry.
