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Quadrise Plc Issues Update on Marine Project With MSC and Cargill
Quadrise Plc (AIM: QED), the supplier of innovative energy solutions for a cleaner planet, provides an update on its project with MSC Shipmanagement Limited of Cyprus (“MSC”). The Company previously announced on March 18, 2024, that the entry of a binding agreement between Quadrise, MSC and Cargill in respect of the production of MSAR® and…
ClassNK issues Statement of Fact (SOF) for Methane Slip Reduction System developed by Hitachi Zosen, MOL and Yanmar PT
ClassNK has verified the methane slip reduction effect of the methane slip reduction system*1 jointly developed by Hitachi Zosen Corporation, Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) and Yanmar Power Technology Co., Ltd. (Yanmar PT), and issued a Statement of Fact (SOF). A concept of the methane oxidation catalyst system*2 was designed by Hitachi Zosen and Yanmar…
DNV issues GASA to HD Hyundai for ‘world-first’ hybrid super-strength support structure
DNV has presented HD Hyundai with a general approval for ship application (GASA) for a new high-strength composite hybrid support system for independent tanks on liquefied gas carriers. In a world-first, HD Hyundai’s concept is fabricated with a fusion of carbon fibre-reinforced plastics (CFRP) with a tensile strength ten times greater than steel, significantly enhancing…
NYK Participates in International Seminar on Liquefied CO2 Capture, Utilization, and Storage High interest from Japan and abroad in quantitative assessment and issues throughout the value chain
On March 4, NYK participated in a seminar comparing the three modes of the carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) value chain. The seminar was hosted by the Global CCS Institute (GCCSI), an international think tank on CCUS, and held at the NS Toranomon Building in Tokyo. NYK Corporate Officer Tsutomu Yokoyama and Green Business…
India: Government issues Guidelines for Pilot Projects for utilizing Green Hydrogen in Shipping Sector
The Government of India has come out with guidelines for undertaking pilot projects for using green hydrogen in the shipping sector. The guidelines, named “Scheme Guidelines for implementation of Pilot projects for use of Green Hydrogen in the Shipping Sector”, have been issued by the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) on 1st February,…
ClassNK issues approval in principle (AiP) for Maritime Hydrogen Fuel Cell System developed by YANMAR Power Technology, marking first in Japan
ClassNK has issued an Approval in Principle (AiP) for a maritime hydrogen fuel cell system developed by YANMAR Power Technology Co., Ltd. (YANMAR PT). This is the first AiP certification for a maritime hydrogen fuel cell system developed by a Japanese manufacturer. Hydrogen fuel cells are gaining attention as a potential means to help reduce…
International Windship Association issues wind-powered ship wish list for Heads of State and Delegates attending COP28
The International Windship Association (IWSA) has issued an open letter to the Heads of State and delegates attending the 28th Conference of the Parties of the UNFCCC (COP 28) calling for them to recognise the vital role of direct wind propulsion energy use in the decarbonisation of the maritime sector, in line with recent targets…
Update On Decarbonisation Issues For Shipping
IMO Regulations The IMO’s Initial Strategy for decarbonising shipping has introduced a number of new regulations, among them the Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan (‘SEEMP’), the Energy Efficient Existing Ship Index (‘EEXI’) and Carbon Intensity Indicator (‘CII’). These are in force and require ship owners to develop and execute plans for the energy efficient use…
ABS Issues AIP for Innovative FLNG Design from Bumi Armada
Barge-Based Liquefaction with LNG Carriers for Storage Promise to Support Growing Demand for Cleaner, Gas-Based Energy (SINGAPORE) ABS awarded an approval in principle (AIP) to Bumi Armada Berhad (Bumi Armada) for an innovative floating liquefied natural gas (FLNG) infrastructure design. The new concept incorporates a barge-based liquefaction unit and utilizes…
ClassNK issues approval in principle (AiP) for hydrogen-fueled vessel
ClassNK has issued an Approval in Principle (AiP) for a parcel layout concept for a hydrogen-fueled multi-purpose vessel devel-oped by Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL), MOL Drybulk Ltd. (MOL Drybulk), Onomichi Dockyard Co., Ltd. (Onomichi Dock-yard), Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. (Kawasaki), Japan Engine Corporation (J-ENG). This is the world’s first AiP certification for a ship…
