ClassNK releases new EEDI software
NOVEMBER 1, 2018 — Classification society ClassNK has released what it says is the world’s first software that calculates and analyzes a ship’s speed for Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI) calculation in
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IMO issues briefing on MEPC 73 decisions
OCTOBER 26, 2018 — A briefing just released by the International Maritime Organization confirms that an amendment to support consistent implementation of the forthcoming 0.50% limit on sulfur in ships’ fuel oil
IMO issues briefing on MEPC 73 decisions
OCTOBER 26, 2018 — Scrubber manufacturers will be breaking out the champagne. Confirming earlier reports, a briefing just released by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) reports that an amendment to support consistent
Scrubber-fitted bulkers may have early advantage, says MSI
OCTOBER 22, 2018 — With shipowners scrambling to meet IMO’s 0.5% sulfur cap by 2020, could those that have exhaust gas cleaning systems fitted already have a distinct advantage? U.K.-based consultancy Maritime
Industry leaders sign call for action on shipping decarbonization
OCTOBER 4, 2018 — The chief executives of Euronav, Cargill Ocean Transportation and Gaslog are among a group of 34 CEOs and industry leaders brought together by the Global Maritime Forum that
DNVGL: 2020 Global sulfur cap causing paradigm shift
By Jan Hagen Andersen, Business Development Director, DNV GL Maritime AUGUST 22, 2018 — The introduction of the new global sulfur cap in 2020 is causing nothing short of a paradigm shift in
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
MGO supplier expands operations in Florida ahead of 2020
JUNE 21, 2018 —Tethys Supply and Marketing, LLC, recently announced its expansion of the supply of marine distillates to Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, FL. The move strengthens Tethys’ presence in South
Shipowners seek IMO action on sulfur cap challenges
JUNE 18, 2018 — As the January 1, 2020 implementation date for the global 0.5 percent cap on sulfur in marine fuel gets nearer, the challenges it presents are becoming increasingly apparent. Shipowners
IMO discussions on autonomous ships: the takeaways
JUNE 15, 2018 — Topics covered at last month’s 99th session of IMO’s Maritime Safety Committee (MSC 99) included autonomous ships. As might be expected, one of the things that emerged was