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IMRF delivers tailored training to boost maritime SAR capabilities across Africa IMRF delivers tailored training to boost maritime SAR capabilities across Africa The International Maritime Rescue Federation has held a basic rescue boat operating course, in conjunction with the RNLI, specifically tailored and structured for maritime SAR (search and rescue) professionals from Africa. The teaching is designed to be a 'train the trainer' course, so the participants will return h.. 더보기
Two of the world’s first LNG Dual-Fuel Dynamic Positioning Shuttle Tankers unveiled Two of the world’s first LNG Dual-Fuel Dynamic Positioning Shuttle Tankers unveiled 16 October 2019 - AET, leading petroleum tanker owner and operator, today named its newest vessels, two of the world's first LNG Dual-Fuel Dynamic Positioning Shuttle Tankers (DPSTs). The vessels, the cleanest DPSTs ever built, will emit 40-48% less carbon than equivalent vessels built in 2008, meeting the Intern.. 더보기
Hempel joins Getting to Zero Coalition Hempel joins Getting to Zero Coalition Global coatings supplier Hempel announced on 24 October that it has joined the Getting to Zero Coalition, a multi-stakeholder group that aims to see the introduction of commercially viable zero emission shipping vessels by 2030. In 2018, the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) adopted a strategy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from shipping by at l.. 더보기
Containership fires: it is time to take action, says IUMI Containership fires: it is time to take action, says IUMI This year has already seen an alarming number of container ship fires including Yantian Express, APL Vancouver, Grande America, E.R. Kobe and KMTC Hong Kong. The escalation is of growing concern to IUMI (International Union of Marine Insurance) who used a recent forum to call for an urgent improvement to onboard firefighting systems. At a.. 더보기
Alfa Laval Aalborg boiler technology offers an easier path to LNG propulsion Alfa Laval Aalborg boiler technology offers an easier path to LNG propulsion Alfa Laval is not an engine maker, but is nonetheless playing a key role in the move towards LNG propulsion. Alfa Laval technologies and expertise – especially in the area of boilers – are enabling marine vessels to deal with boil-off gas (BOG), which is the critical step in making the shift to LNG. Alfa Laval’s dual-fu.. 더보기
Wärtsilä retrofit will reduce environmental impact of ferry operating in ecologically sensitive waters Wärtsilä retrofit will reduce environmental impact of ferry operating in ecologically sensitive waters The technology group Wärtsilä will carry out an important retrofitting project aimed at lessening the environmental footprint of a ferry operating on the Wadden Sea, a UNESCO World Heritage listed area in the south eastern end of the North Sea. The area features high biological diversity and is.. 더보기
Order for Wärtsilä LNG Bunkering Vessel Simulator enables first-of-its-kind hands-on training Order for Wärtsilä LNG Bunkering Vessel Simulator enables first-of-its-kind hands-on training The technology group Wärtsilä will supply an LNG bunkering vessel simulator to Kasi Group (Malaysia), a leading provider of integrated marine solutions. The simulator will be used to provide hands-on training to those who will be operating LNG bunkering services. Wärtsilä is the first company capable of.. 더보기
Golar LNG Limited & Golar LNG Partners L.P. announce organizational changes Golar LNG Limited & Golar LNG Partners L.P. announce organizational changes Golar LNG Limited (“Golar” or “the Company”) announces today that, after almost 20 years of service with the Golar group Graham Robjohns has decided to step down from his position as Chief Financial Officer. In order to facilitate a smooth transition, Mr. Robjohns will remain in his current position until April 30, 2020 .. 더보기
McQuilling and IFCHOR form Latin American JV McQuilling and IFCHOR form Latin American JV Leading independent shipbrokers McQuilling Partners, Inc. and IFCHOR are pleased to announce the formation of McQ-IFCHOR SA, a joint venture focused on the Latin American dry bulk chartering and advisory services. McQ-IFCHOR SA will be led by Jean Magot from McQuilling's Lima, Peru office. While the venture is in the process of hiring experienced pers.. 더보기
First Atlantic LNG freight swap trade concluded as Affinity arranges further deal First Atlantic LNG freight swap trade concluded as Affinity arranges further deal London, UK (Wednesday 25th September 2019) LNG traders JERA Global Markets and Vitol have executed the first Atlantic LNG freight swap against The Baltic Exchange's BLNG3 assessment in a bilateral trade arranged by Affinity Financial Products LLP. The BLNG3 assessment provides a freight rate benchmark for LNG shipm.. 더보기