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Study confirms that LNG as a marine fuel yields big GHG reductions

According to a just-released independent study, reductions in ship emissions of GHG of up to 21% can be achieved using LNG as a marine fuel, compared with conventional oil-based fuels over the

South Africa approves scrubber use

The Clean Shipping Alliance 2020 (CSA 2020) has welcomed a decision by the South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) to accept all types of approved exhaust gas cleaning systems (EGCS), or scrubbers,

France seeks speed restrictions on ships

France has submitted a proposal to IMO’s Marine Environmental Protection Committee (MEPC) calling for speed restrictions to be placed on ships as an initial first step to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions

USCG cuts holding time requirement for Alfa Laval PureBallast 3

Alfa Laval PureBallast 3, the third generation of Alfa Laval’s ballast water treatment technology, has received an updated type approval from the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG). The new certificate makes it possible

Coldharbour Marine names Don Stephen CEO

Don Stephen has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of U.K.-based Coldharbour Marine, which manufactures an in-tank ballast water treatment system (BWTS) based on inert gas technology. Stephen’s career includess technical and leadership

ABS opens Global Sustainability Center in Singapore

A new ABS Global Sustainability Center, located in Singapore, is the flagship of the classification society’s sustainability activities world wide. Led by Gurinder Singh, ABS Director of Global Sustainability, the center includes

Climeon modules ordered for fourth Virgin Voyages ship

Stockholm, Sweden, headquartered Climeon has received an additional order, worth EUR 1.5 million (about $1.7 million) from shipbuilder Fincantieri. It covers the supply of Climeon Heat Power modules for the fourth cruise

Captain fined after permitting unsafe work practices

The captain of a Panama flagged, Taiwanese controlled bulker has been fined NZ$6,000 (about US$4,000) after New Zealand port state control authorities found crew working at height to load a cargo of

Yara scrubber on 80 MW ship engine sets new record

Oslo, Norway, headquartered Yara Marine Technologies reports that an in-line hybrid scrubber system installed on vessel with an 80 MW two stroke main engine has successfully completed MARPOL testing. This is the

Furetank sells LNG fueled tanker to Desgagnés

Sweden’s Furetank Rederi AB is selling its 17,999 dwt LNG dual fueled product tanker Fure Vinga, delivered just over a year ago to Canada’s Groupe Desgagnés Inc. Neither privately held company has

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