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Friday, March 23, 2012
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News

Lundin Contracts Eidesvik’s LNG-powered Viking Prince to Support North Sea Drilling Campaign

Eidesvik has entered into an agreement with Lundin Norway for chartering of the LNG powered supply vessel Viking Prince, which will be delivered from Kleven

March 23, 2012
Total Views: 23

Wednesday, March 21, 2012
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Uncategorized

NYK To Upgrade Entire Fleet To Broadband

Is your ship still relying on text-only emails sent via the GMDSS terminal. Most still are but this is a truly antiquated way to run a fleet of ships,

March 21, 2012
Total Views: 8

Friday, March 16, 2012
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Uncategorized

Is Iron Mike The Solution To Ship Efficiency?

New technology solutions set on improving ship efficiency and lower greenhouse gas emissions appear in the inbox of gCaptain editors every week but many of

March 16, 2012
Total Views: 440

Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Viking Lady Going Full Hybrid as FellowSHIP Fuel Cell Project Enters Phase III
Engineering News

Viking Lady Going Full Hybrid as FellowSHIP Fuel Cell Project Enters Phase III

Building on the success of the world’s first high temperature fuel cell power pack installation on board the OSV Viking Lady, the FellowSHIP project

March 14, 2012
Total Views: 72

Monday, March 12, 2012
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Engineering News

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Launches Solar Hybrid Car Carrier

  Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) announced the launching of the hybrid car carrier Emerald Ace at the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd, Kobe shipyard.

March 12, 2012
Total Views: 172

Wednesday, March 7, 2012
gearbulk
Blog

Constant Innovation in Shipping: Gearbulk Discusses the Future with Lloyd’s Register [INTERVIEW]

The shipping industry is under pressure to comply with ever stricter environmental regulations and, with oil more expensive than ever, to reduce fuel costs.

March 7, 2012
Total Views: 36

Tuesday, March 6, 2012
mitsubishi low speed diesel engine
Engineering News

Slow Speed Dual Fuel Engines? MOL is working on it…

It’s a bit of an experiment.  Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) announced today that they are modifying the engine of one of their newbuilds and hooking it up

March 6, 2012
Total Views: 285

tom boardley lloyd's register
Blog

The Shipping Industry Innovates with New Fuels, New Engines, and New Designs

– Tom Boardley, Marine Director, Lloyd’s Register Future technology and innovation is needed in shipping as emission regulations and fuel prices

March 6, 2012
Total Views: 23

Monday, March 5, 2012
Floating on Air – DK Group Receives First Order for Air Cavity System
Engineering News

Floating on Air – DK Group Receives First Order for Air Cavity System

DK Group says it has received an order to install its patented Air Cavity System (ACS) technology on a 12,580 deadweight tonne (DWT) multi purpose vessel owned

March 5, 2012
Total Views: 313

Thursday, March 1, 2012
Environship rolls royce
Engineering News

A New LNG-Powered Sea Tractor, Delivering Fish Food off Norway

Ordered from Rolls-Royce by Norwegian company Eidsvaag AS, the NVC 401 Forage Carrier’s sole purpose is to deliver fish food. This LNG-powered ship

March 1, 2012
Total Views: 28

Monday, February 27, 2012
crude oil index
Blog

Oil Prices and the Shipping Industry

– By Rojda Akdag, Managing Director, MTS Logistics Crude oil prices have many affects on our daily life from gas that we use in our daily commute to

February 27, 2012
Total Views: 248

Friday, February 24, 2012
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Blog

Exhaust Emission Regulations and their Impact on Tugboat Design

– By Allan B. Turner, P.Eng., Mechanical Engineer With the pending introduction of EPA Tier 4 and IMO Tier III engine exhaust emission regulations

February 24, 2012
Total Views: 189

Maersk Discusses Sustainability and the Environment with The Economist
Multimedia

Maersk Discusses Sustainability and the Environment with The Economist

CEO Maersk Line, North Asia has a chat with The Economist about sustainability and the environment at the World Ocean’s Summit in

February 24, 2012
Total Views: 7

Wednesday, February 22, 2012
onboard dc grid abb
Blog

How Shipboard DC Power Saves You Money, and Reduces Environmental Impact [INFOGRAPHIC]

– By ABB Marine The Onboard DC grid provides a highly efficient power distribution system that allows a wide range of seagoing vessels to cut their fuel

February 22, 2012
Total Views: 40

Tuesday, February 21, 2012
viking line ferry nb 1376
Engineering News

Sweden’s AGA Gas to Provide Cryogenic Fuel for Viking Line’s Ultra-Low Emissions Flagship

Northern Europe’s leading industrial gas company, AGA Gas AB, and Viking Line have signed an agreement on delivery of liquefied natural gas (LNG) to

February 21, 2012
Total Views: 32

classnk
Engineering News

ClassNK Releases Engineering Guidelines for Gas-Fueled Ships

– By ClassNK As regulations curbing atmospheric pollution and greenhouse gas emissions grow stricter amid stronger calls for a greener shipping industry,

February 21, 2012
Total Views: 21

Monday, February 20, 2012
Bergen lean-burn gas engine rolls royce
Blog

Overcoming Methane Slip, Rolls Royce Marine Builds Spark-Ignited LNG-Powered Engines

– By Rolls Royce Marine Leading the way with gas engines for marine propulsion Liquefied natural gas (LNG) is becoming a popular fuel for ships, with

February 20, 2012
Total Views: 468

Wednesday, February 8, 2012
marorka op3
News

Futureship and Marorka: A Partnership to Increase Shipping Efficiency

A cooperation between two leading energy efficiency improvers yields new potential to reduce emissions for shipowners around the world. At a press conference

February 8, 2012
Total Views: 47

Saturday, February 4, 2012
Aquarius ECO Ship – Flexible Concept Design Incorporates both Wind and Solar Power
Engineering News

Aquarius ECO Ship – Flexible Concept Design Incorporates both Wind and Solar Power

Japan’s ECO Marine Group has just unveiled an innovative concept design that promises increased fuel efficiency and lower harmful emissions by harnessing

February 4, 2012
Total Views: 48

Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Nichioh Maru shipping efficiency green nissan
Multimedia

Nissan’s Solar Panel-Covered Ship, Looks to Harness the Sun for Shipping Efficiency

Sustainable mobility takes to the open water, as Nissan launches its first energy-efficient, coastal car carrier, the Nichioh Maru. Built by Shin Kurushima

January 31, 2012
Total Views: 98
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