Study raises new questions on methane slip
MARCH 1, 2016 — A study just released by the U.S. Maritime Administration is likely to add to the debate over the relative merits of the Diesel cycle and the Otto cycle
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Finnish owner orders two biofuel powered coasters
JANUARY 14, 2015 — Finland’s Meriaura Group has ordered two 4,700 dwt VG EcoCoaster general cargo ships from Dutch shipbuilder Royal Bodewes. Delivery of the first vessel from the shipyard is due
ISO works on hull and propeller performance standard
JUNE 20, 2013 — The International Standards Organization is to establish an expert group to start work on a common industry standard for measurement of changes in hull and propeller performance. The
MEPC makes progress on BWM systems, and more
MAY 21, 2013 — Shipowners may now have a little more clarity on the issue of when they will need to fit the Ballast Water Management systems called for by a new
Seaway navigation season opens
MARCH 22, 2013 — Canada Steamship Lines’ Baie St. Paul opened the St. Lawrence Seaway’s 55th navigation season today by transiting through the Seaway’s St. Lambert Lock. Baie St. Paul is the
Study aims to ease Australian path to LNG fueled ships
OCTOBER 16, 2012 — Det Norske Veritas (DNV) and nine key members of the Australian maritime, port and energy sectors have established a four-month study organized as a Joint Industry Project (JIP).
Cargill commits to chartering energy-efficient ships
OCTOBER 3, 2012 —Agribusiness giant Cargill committed yesterday to chartering only energy-efficient ships. It was joined in its announcement by chemical manufacturer Huntsman Corporation and oil and oil products trader UNIPEC UK
MEPC set to roll out more regs
SEPTEMBER 28, 2012 — IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) meets for its 64th session October 1-5. As ever, its work will result in yet more regulatory burdens on shipowners, who will
Fednav back at Oshima Shipbuilding for six bulkers
AUGUST 16, 2012 — Fednav Limited, Canada’s largest international bulk carrier operator, today announced it has ordered of six more new vessels to its fleet. The environmentally advanced vessels will be built
Coast Guard to get proposal for eco friendly alternative to Sentinel FRC
Sauter Carbon Offset Designs (SCOD) has developed a design for what Richard Sauter calls an “presents the ultra green homeland security vessel that’s tough on the bad guys, but kind to the