Alfa Laval develops computer-based crew training for BWMS ops

JULY 2, 2018 — Lack of crew knowledge is not a valid reason for non-compliance with ballast water treatment requirements. This is clear from statements made by the U.S. Coast Guard, says

ICS publication endorses IMO’s CO2 phase-out strategy

JULY 2, 2018 — The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has launched a new publication endorsing IMO’s strategy for phasing-out CO2 emissions from the international shipping sector. Reducing CO2 Emissions to Zero

This SCR doesn’t need urea

JUNE 29, 2018 — A Danish R&D start-up has developed an SCR system that reduces diesel engine NOx emissions using diesel oil, and not urea, as the reductant. To comply with IMO

Choosing the right ballast water treatment system: Size matters

JUNE 29, 2018—Choosing the right ballast water treatment system (BWTS) for your vessel depends on a number of factors. What type of vessel is it? What’s its operational profile? Does it operate

Cargill launches “CO2 Challenge” to help decarbonize shipping

JUNE 28, 2018 — One of the world’s largest vessel charterers, agribusiness giant Cargill, has launched the “CO2 Challenge.” Its aim is to find and scale new technologies capable of reducing a

Volvo Penta unveils hybrid IPS propulsion system

JUNE 28, 2018 — Volvo Penta has unveiled a hybrid concept for its Inboard Performance System (IPS) propulsion system. Designed to enable zero emission running for marine vessels, its electric-only mode allows

John Fredriksen’s Frontline takes 20% stake in scrubber manufacturer

JUNE 28, 2018 — John Fredriksen’s tanker company, Frontline Ltd. (NYSE:FRO), has entered into memorandum of agreement (MOA) to take a 20% ownership stake in exhaust gas cleaning system manufacturer Feen Marine

ABB inks MOU on development of fuel cells for larger ships

JUNE 27, 2018 — ABB has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Burnaby, BC, headquartered Ballard Power Systems covering development of a next-generation fuel cell power system for  larger ships. The

El Faro safety legislation to be marked up by House Committee

JUNE 26, 2018 — The House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee will markup several pieces of maritime legislation tomorrow, including a House bill introduced by Rep. Duncan Hunter (R-CA) aimed at addressing some

Grimaldi adds connectivity to PureSOx scrubbers in five ACL ships

JUNE 26, 2018 — The Grimaldi Group has signed an agreement with Alfa Laval to provide PureSOx connectivity services for five vessels operated by Atlantic Container Line (ACL). The services will provide

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