First LNG-fuelled Bulker as per DNV GL New Rule Set

ESL Shipping’s new dual-fuelled bulk carriers will not only be the first large LNG-fuelled bulkers, but the first vessels constructed to the new DNV GL rule set, the classification society announced. Due for delivery in…

Marine Propulsion

Wärtsilä to Power Shell's 15 LNG Barges

A series of 15 inland waterway barges being built for Belgium based Plouvier Transport N.V., and which will be chartered by Shell Trading Rotterdam (Shell), are to be powered by Wärtsilä dual-fuel main engines. The…

Marine Propulsion

Wärtsilä Solution for 15 LNG Powered Barges

A series of 15 inland waterway barges being built for Belgium based Plouvier Transport N.V., and which will be chartered by Shell Trading Rotterdam (Shell), are to be powered by Wärtsilä dual-fuel main engines. The…

People & Company News

GloMEEP Energy Efficiency Project Gets Underway

The first national workshop under the Global Maritime Energy Efficiency Partnerships GloMEEP), Project, which aims to support increased uptake and implementation of energy-efficiency measures for shipping, has been held…

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USCG, Mercury Marine Partner on Diesel Outboard R&D

The U.S. Coast Guard announced its intent to enter into a cooperative research and development agreement (CRADA) with Mercury Marine to evaluate and test the advantages, disadvantages, required technology enhancements…

Technology

Asia Fuel Oil Faces Further Price Pressure

Asia fuel oil prices edged slightly lower in Friday. trade amid worries of further downward potential over the next few weeks given the fundamental oversupply from expected January arbitrage flows and growing weakness in…

People & Company News

MAN Diesel and Turbo to Power Giant Crane Vessel

MAN Diesel & Turbo has signed a contract with Sembcorp Marine in Singapore to supply the dual-fuel propulsion system – including exhaust-gas after-treatment – for a New Semi-submersible Crane Vessel (NSCV) for Heerema…

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