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Monday, January 30, 2012
Canada’s Algoma Central Corp. to ‘Scrub’ Out SOx Emissions with Help from Wärtsilä
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Canada’s Algoma Central Corp. to ‘Scrub’ Out SOx Emissions with Help from Wärtsilä

Algoma Central Corp., the largest Canadian shipowner and operator of Canadian-flagged Great Lakes vessels, has announced plans to install fresh water exhaust

January 30, 2012
Total Views: 27

Thursday, January 19, 2012
Viking energy lng powered supply boat Eidesvik
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The Key to LNG’s Maritime Expansion is Shore-based Infrastructure… DNV Accepts the Challenge

DNV has won a contract with the Flemish government to undertake a feasibility study for the provision of LNG bunkering facilities at the ports of Antwerp,

January 19, 2012
Total Views: 18

Friday, January 13, 2012
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Exciting Times in Marine Engineering – A Look at the Evolution and Future of Electrical Power [VIDEO]

With power generation, grids and networks constantly expanding, the need for additional efficient and environmentally friendly power has never been greater.

January 13, 2012
Total Views: 294

Thursday, January 12, 2012
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China Launches SUPER GREEN 8500 Cargo Ship [IMAGES/VIDEO]

Carisbrooke Shipping took delivery of the first SUPER GREEN 8500 vessel from China’s Jiangsu Yangzijiang Shipbuilding. The vessel was delivered after

January 12, 2012
Total Views: 189

Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Press Releases

Hamworthy Krystallon signs contract with Hyundai Heavy Industries for full scrubber system on VLGC

Hamworthy Krystallon, the leading marine scrubbing technology manufacturer, signed a significant contract with Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI), the worldʼs

January 11, 2012
Total Views: 32

Sunday, January 8, 2012
A 3-D Look at What Will be the Largest Ship in the World, the Maersk Triple-E [VIDEO]
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A 3-D Look at What Will be the Largest Ship in the World, the Maersk Triple-E [VIDEO]

[vimeo]http://vimeo.com/34462285[/vimeo] In another big hint that digital and shareable media is fully spreading into the commercial shipping world, Maersk

January 8, 2012
Total Views: 34

Friday, January 6, 2012
Part 4: Operations and Maintenance Considerations to Increase Shipping Efficiency
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Part 4: Operations and Maintenance Considerations to Increase Shipping Efficiency

In the 4th, and final chapter of this series on shipping efficiency technology, improvement in Operation and Maintenance procedures are considered.      A

January 6, 2012
Total Views: 317

Thursday, January 5, 2012
Part 3: Marine Engineering Technology for More Efficient Shipping
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Part 3: Marine Engineering Technology for More Efficient Shipping

In Part 3 of this series on shipping efficiency technology, we look at marine engineering and power systems technologies aimed at cutting operating costs,

January 5, 2012
Total Views: 743

Wednesday, January 4, 2012
Part 1: How to Design a More Efficient Ship
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Part 1: How to Design a More Efficient Ship

Wärtsilä put together a presentation recently that evaluated a number of new technologies and design concepts aimed at cutting operating costs, while at the

January 4, 2012
Total Views: 3039

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Part 2: How to Propel a More Efficient Ship

In Part 2 of this series on shipping efficiency technology, we look at new ship propulsion technologies and design concepts aimed at cutting operating costs,

January 4, 2012
Total Views: 1460

Novel 2000 TEU Container Feeder Vessel ABB Knud Hansen
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ABB and Knud E. Hansen Team Up to Design Highly Efficient Container Feeder Vessel [Q/A]

Knud E. Hansen Naval Architects and ABB unveiled a joint project yesterday for a highly efficient 2000 TEU container feeder vessel destined for Thailand.  By

January 4, 2012
Total Views: 119

Wednesday, December 28, 2011
PLEIADES DREAM MOL Mitsui cape-size bulker ore carrier
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Mitsui O.S.K Lines Orders New High-Efficiency Iron Ore Carrier

TOKYO-Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. today announced that it has ordered a new cape-size bulker that will adopt element technologies of the next-generation

December 28, 2011
Total Views: 18

Tuesday, December 13, 2011
GL to Jointly Develop LNG Solutions for Large Container Ships
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GL to Jointly Develop LNG Solutions for Large Container Ships

Classification society Germanischer Lloyd said today that it has signed an agreement with Japanese shipbuilder IHI Marine United Inc. (IHIMU) to jointly

December 13, 2011
Total Views: 1077

Friday, December 9, 2011
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Q&A With Lloyd’s Register – Things are No Longer “Business-as-Usual”

I met up with Ginger Garte and Jim Fernie from Lloyd’s Register this past week at the International Workboat Show to get their take on the evolution of

December 9, 2011
Total Views: 61

Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Karine Langlois
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IMO’s Work to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions from International Shipping – Q&A

IMO’s Karine Langlois speaks with Eivind Vagslid, the Deputy Director and Head of IMO’s Air pollution and Climate change section on IMO’s

December 7, 2011
Total Views: 48

Wednesday, November 30, 2011
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Hybrid Ship Propulsion Drives – Samsung Makes A Large Investment

One of the world’s largest shipbuilders, South Korea’s Samsung Heavy Industries, has ordered STADT STASCHO  No-Loss Drive electrical

November 30, 2011
Total Views: 411

Monday, November 28, 2011
Caterpillar MaK CAT NYSE:CAT Dual Fuel Marine Engine
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Clean and Efficient Shipping by CAT: New Marine Engine Burns Both LNG and Diesel Fuels

Caterpillar (NYSE:CAT) Announces the Development of Their First High Performance Dual Fuel Marine Engine. Caterpillar Marine Power Systems is pleased to

November 28, 2011
Total Views: 202

Iskes Towage & Salvage Damen tug Argus
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The Green Tug Project – Energy Efficient Design for Workboats

In November 2011 Iskes Towage & Salvage took its first Damen tug into operation: the ASD 2810 ‘Argus’. Pleased with its capabilities, Iskes

November 28, 2011
Total Views: 82

Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Port of LA to Promote Clean Ship Incentive Program
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Port of LA to Promote Clean Ship Incentive Program

The Port of Los Angeles said today it has been working with the International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH) to develop an incentive program that

November 22, 2011
Total Views: 20

Monday, November 14, 2011
The Impact of IMO’s New Energy Efficiency Measures and the EEDI [STUDY]
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The Impact of IMO’s New Energy Efficiency Measures and the EEDI [STUDY]

New Study Shows Significant Reduction in CO2 Emissions From Ships Implementing New IMO Measures An IMO-commissioned study into the impact of mandatory energy

November 14, 2011
Total Views: 135
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