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  • MAN's ERG solutions features Alfa Laval's PureNOx system
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    MAN solution proves its worth

    2014-05-27T15:39:00Z

    MAN Diesel and Turbo’s Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) solution, being developed with support from Alfa Laval, is proving successful onboard two AP Moller-Maersk vessels.

  • The tug will be capable of operating on both MDO and LNG. Photo: Drydocks World
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    UAE to build LNG-powered tug

    2014-05-23T11:28:00Z

    Drydocks World and Dubai Maritime City (DMC) and Wärtsilä are to build an LNG-powered tug as part of the UAE ‘Green Economy for Sustainable Development’ initiative.

  • DNV GL said that although the LNG market is growing, the development of international standardisation has lagged behind Photo: DNV/GL
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    Harmonising LNG bunkering

    2014-05-22T17:09:00Z

    DNV GL is launching a new Recommended Practice (RP) on LNG Bunkering in the Middle East & South Asia.

  • Three more Evergas LNG tankers will be powered by Wärtsilä 50DF engines
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    Repeat LNG package order for Wärtsilä

    2014-05-22T15:33:00Z

    Wärtsilä is to supply integrated LNG equipment and propulsion packages for three more LNG tankers for Danish operator Evergas, in an extension to a similar previous order placed in 2013.

  • New models: New reackstackers, empty container handlers, laden container handlers and forklift trucks will start leaving Hyster's Nijmegen production line in July
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    Hyster developments slash fuel costs

    2014-05-21T11:53:00Z

    Equipment specialist Hyster has launched a range of Stage IV/Tier 4 final (T4f) compliant trucks for the port and terminal industry.

  • The Wärtsilä scrubbers will be installed on Finnlines' ro-ro fleet
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    Finnlines works to reduce fleet emissions

    2014-05-21T10:03:00Z

    In a bid to reduce its environmental impact and comply with new upcoming stringent SOx emissions regulations, Finnlines has ordered a range of exhaust gas cleaning systems.

  • In order to maximise the advantages of a foldable container an adjustment on the current logistic system is required, says Simon Bosschieter, Managing Director of Holland Container Innovations.
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    Reducing empty container costs

    2014-05-20T14:50:00Z

    The total container fleet has grown to more than 28.5 million TEU, which is 18 million in number of containers. Forecasts indicate that the container fleet and vessel size will continue to grow as new builds are being added to the current fleets to accommodate the increase in trade demand, ...

  • DFDS is installing scrubbers on eight of its vessels
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    DFDS prepares for EU sulphur rules

    2014-05-20T12:15:00Z

    DFDS Seaways is installing another scrubber system on its eighth ship in preparation for the new, stringent EU sulphur rules coming into effect from January 2015.

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    LNG packages for German vessels

    2014-05-19T14:44:00Z

    India-based INOXCVA is to supply LNG storage tanks and install equipment in the tank connection space of LNG fuel gas packages for Germany’s TGE Marine.

  • Oman Dry Dock is to join with DSME subsidiary DSEC to offer LNG tanker repair facilities
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    Oman launches new LNG repair partnership

    2014-05-17T10:30:00Z

    Oman Drydock Company (ODC) and Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering (DSME) are joining forces to form a new partnership to target the LNG carrier repair market.

  • MHI’s Sayaendo LNG carrier design is unusual in claiming eco-credentials while retaining steam turbine propulsion
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    First LNG order for Japanese joint venture

    2014-05-16T10:30:00Z

    MI LNG, the joint venture company established by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Imabari Shipbuilding, has received an order for an LNG carrier for NYK Line.

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    Tideworks solutions for Sea Star terminals

    2014-05-15T14:44:00Z

    US-based Tideworks Technology Inc is to provide its suite of terminal operating system (TOS) solutions for Sea Star Line, LLC.

  • The ports will collaborate on LNG, shore-side power and ship-generated waste
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    Baltic Sea ports join forces

    2014-05-14T15:59:00Z

    The EU ports of Stockholm and Tallinn are joining forces to improve the environment in the Baltic Sea, focusing on future fuels, the management of ship-generated waste and the shore-side power.

  • Steel cutting on the first of the project’s LNG carriers took place in April
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    Braemar oversees Nigerian LNG build

    2014-05-14T10:00:00Z

    Braemar Engineering has been appointed to act as shipping consultants to Bonny Gas Transport, subsidiary of Nigeria LNG (NLNG), and will oversee the building of six LNG carriers.

  • The port is located close to the city centre of Ystad
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    The need for environmental regard and investment

    2014-05-13T18:35:00Z

    The port of Ystad plays, due to its strategic position, an important role in the transportation flow between Scandinavia and Sweden and East- and Central Europe, and it is one of Ystad''s most important enterprises. Björn Boström, CEO of the port of Ystad explains.

  • The RTGs will provide extra capacity at Turkey's Evyaport
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    Kalmar helps reduce emissions in Turkey

    2014-05-13T14:49:00Z

    Kalmar, part of Cargotec, is to supply eight of its zero-emissions rubber-tyred gantry (RTG) cranes to Turkish port operator, Evyaport.

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    ‘Next generation’ short-sea ships ordered

    2014-05-12T10:45:00Z

    Finland’s Containerships Ltd Oy, GNS Shipping/Nordic Hamburg and ARKON Shipping have ordered two ‘next generation’ dual-fuel container ships for the European short-sea trade.

  • The NGO is calling for the safe dismantling of the 'Costa Concordia'. Photo: Rvongher
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    NGO calls for safe dismantling of ‘Costa Concordia’

    2014-05-09T11:42:00Z

    The NGO Shipbreaking Platform is calling on the Italian government to ensure the safe dismantling of the wrecked cruise ship ‘Costa Concordia’ in accordance with Italian and EU law.

  • The PFLNG2 project will be located off Malaysia's coast. Photo: Eric Teoh
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    Air Products signs Malaysia agreement

    2014-05-08T16:01:00Z

    Norway’s Air Products is to provide its LNG technology, equipment and process license for Petronas’ second floating LNG project (PFLNG2), to be located off the coast of Malaysia.

  • Hyde's Guardian Gold BWT process uses efficient filtration and ultraviolet disinfection
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    Hyde Marine BWTS signs partnerships

    2014-05-07T16:47:00Z

    Hyde Marine is partnering with two companies for engineering and installation of its chemical-free Hyde Guardian Gold ballast water treatment system (BWTS) – a move that will help the industry prepare for the ratification of the IMO Ballast Water Treatment Convention.