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As part of its product rollout strategy Eco Marine Power (EMP) announced that it has signed a support agreement with Theodosiou Bros Ltd (TRIAD Ltd) of Piraeus, Greece. This agreement between EMP and TRIAD Ltd will lead to the establishment of a technical support hub in Greece from which the companies will be able to provide jointly, a variety of technical services related to EMP's products and solutions. In particular EMP and TRIAD Ltd will now be able to offer a wide range of services and solutions to shipping companies looking to include renewable energy solutions as part of their strategy to reduce vessel emissions and lower fuel costs. These services and solutions include vessel renewable energy assessments, marine renewable energy system design, equipment installation and complete solution packages such as the Aquarius Management and Automation System (MAS) with marine solar power. In addition to signing the support agreement, TRIAD Ltd has also agreed to join the Blue Star Delos Renewable Energy Innovation Project & worked with EMP recently to install equipment including solar panels and batteries onboard the high speed ferry Blue Star Delos. Upon signing the agreement, Mr. Akis Theodosiou of TRIAD Ltd commented that: "Participating in the ...

The EU's TEN-T Programme will support with almost €4 million the pilot construction of the UK's first liquefied natural gas (LNG) bunker at Teesport near Middlesbrough and the LNG propulsion system of two new ships. The project will help reduce maritime pollution and support the roll-out of LNG technology in the UK. This project is a real breakthrough in the use of LNG for short sea shipping as it will develop a dedicated LNG supply and demand chain in the UK. It will also demonstrate the viability of LNG as an environmentally sound alternative to present marine fuels, as well as its high potential for short sea shipping in the UK and the North Sea. The project will deploy a LNG bunkering facility in the Port of Teesport and test an innovative LNG fuel system on two ethylene carriers in the sea. The project will also encourage the use of LNG for marine and road transport in the UK by performing technical and market studies in other ports with the aim to roll-out LNG technology countrywide. The project was selected for funding with the assistance of external experts under the TEN-T Annual Call 2013, priority 'Decarbonisation / oil substitution or ...

Van Heck Engineering has joined the Green Award scheme and intends to provide a discount of 5% on the sales price of the Sea Trophy system from the 1st of December, 2014, to both Green Award certificate holders and incentive providers. Green Award certified companies, inland navigation ships and Green Award incentive providers will receive a 5% discount on the sales price of the Sea Trophy system (pump and accessories) (rental not included). All parties will also enjoy the first consultation/advice and the first quotation free-of-charge. By making this deal available for incentive providers, Van Heck Engineering BV and Green Award pioneer a new approach within the scheme to address joint maritime Corporate Social Responsibility. Now not only certificate holders are rewarded through Green Award for striving for excellence in safety and quality, but incentive providers also demonstrate support to each other via the scheme. Van Heck Engineering BV is an internationally operating company in the field of water control and management. They provide a submersible oil recovery pump that can be inserted into an adapted sounding or breather pipe. This enables the contained/controlled transfer of the fuel/cargo to the required collection point. Source & Image Credit: Green AwardIn the ...

Stena Line has announced that it will convert its vessel Stena Germanica to methanol propulsion, making it the world’s first methanol vessel. The 240m-long ferry will be converted to run on methanol at a cost of EUR22m ($27.5m), the first such conversion of its type. The 1,500-passenger ferry Stena Germanica will be the world’s first ship powered by methanol. With an aim to reduce emissions, the conversion of the vessel will take place at the at Remontova Shipyard in Poland starting January 2015. Wartsila in co-operation with Stena Teknic will be using an engine conversion kit, which will allow the vessel to operate in dual-fuel configuration using methanol supplied by Methanex. Stena line also said that they are constantly evaluating different fuels for the future and to be first in the world with a methanol conversion is a big step towards sustainable transportation.  “Our aim has always been to apply innovation to increase the benefits for our passengers and society in general. We constantly review the use of different types of fuel for the future. And now to be the world’s first owner of a ship with methanol-drive, is a big step towards sustainable transport. The project is taking shape ...

South Korean and Finnish Prime Ministers, Jung Hong-won and Alexander Stubb,  highlighted a landmark 50th deal for the collaboration between Finland's NAPA Group and Korea's Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME), as an illustration of the importance of the maritime industry to both nations. At a ceremony in Seoul held during a visit by Finland's Prime Minister accompanied by a Finnish business delegation, the two national leaders joined Vice President Head of Basic Design Team of DSME, Odin Kwon and President of NAPA Group, Juha Heikinheimo to mark the 50th order for NAPA-DSME Power, a joint solution for fuel saving and eco-efficiency in ship operation. NAPA, the maritime software house, has been working with DSME, the second largest shipbuilder in the world, to provide fuel saving optimisation software to the international shipping industry since early 2011. As part of DSME's Green Ship concept, the collaboration directly supports efforts to reduce bunker fuel costs, the highest expense in running a modern vessel. NAPA-DSME Power is used to obtain the most optimal trim, route, speed profile, and engine configuration for any given voyage. In addition it includes a complete office platform, which provides a quick overview of fleet efficiency, including tools for ...

Last year, Maersk Line owned and chartered fleet comprising 550 vessels completed about 37004 voyages called 33000 ports using 380 terminals in 117 countries. Given the sheer scope of Maersk Line’s operations, the Company is committed to reducing fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. This puts energy efficiency as one of the crucial objectives. That means taking careful steps towards optimizing these 37004 voyages in terms of energy efficiency. Wondering how do they go about ensuring the successful implementation of this endeavour? That’s where Maersk Line’s Global Voyage Centre (GVC) comes into the picture. The Global Voyage Centre hosts a giant screen that, monitors in real-time,  the position of all the Maersk Line owned and chartered vessels.  A team of senior seafarers monitors these vessels 24×7 and provides support to improve their energy performance and facilitate best practice sharing. “The Global Voyage Centre was setup as a project in July 2013 by selecting a few Captains and Senior Navigating Officers from the fleet join the team with an objective to bridge the communication gap between the shore staff and the fleet as well as monitor the vessels on long ocean passages on a real time basis. The GVC has since evolved to take on ...

ClassNK is working on a project to develop a low-friction paint designed by tune skin which may reduce ship's fuel consumption by 7% During a shipping conference in China this week,  solutions considered for energy efficiency. Among the more inventive ideas is the paint inspired by tuna skin that ClassNK in collaboration with Nippon Paint Holdings Co. will develop. The membrane will be able to attract water into its microscopic indents, making it extremely slipper. Infused with hydro-gel, the paint can reduce as ship's fuel consumption by approx 6-7 per cent.  Britain's Lloyd's Register, is looking to fit a ship's hull with fans that blow a layer of bubbles to the vessel's bottom, helping it glide more easily through the water, thereby burning less fuel. Nippon Yusen Kaisha already operates vessels that have a similar air-lubrication system, which it says could reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 10 percent. Also, other innovative ideas discussed such as the use of 3D printing for making parts which can cut the use of raw materials and allow cheaper localized manufacturing. Danish shipper Maersk Line has already invested in one such project.    In the onset, I was outspoken with you propecia before and after has changed my subsistence. ...

A recent survey carried out by the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology (IMarEST) together with Colfax Fluid Handing has highlighted that 88% of the industry agrees that the ‘Green Agenda’ is good for the global maritime industry, but less than 46% say it actually offers good value for money. With around 200 responses, the survey also claims that 75% of respondents think the ‘Green Agenda’ can impact business and could act as a success factor, with 78% agreeing that more options need to be made available to encourage companies to invest in green initiatives. “The survey results are really interesting and clearly highlight that the industry as a whole could use a best-practice guide or a set of options that are clearly available” said John Barnes of the IMarEST. “There are a number of initiatives available to shipping companies, but it is difficult to work out which solutions work, and for whom, when there are so many out there.    One respondent to the survey suggested that “companies are not going to invest unless forced to or there is an attractive financial incentive”. The IMarEST and Colfax Fluid Handling are holding a roundtable discussion which is set to ...

Nearly 200 delegates from across the world came together for the 9th GreenPort Congress opening session on 15 October 2014 which focused on putting forward a positive environmental image for ports. Held in Barcelona this week, this year's Congress host, the Port of Barcelona opened proceedings, by talking about the many challenges that a port has to face in light of new emission regulations. Sixte Cambra, President, Port Authority of Barcelona, said that the port has seen both a dramatic improvement in terms of emissions and the elevation of the need to provide alternative fuels for shipping, in its case, LNG. The port wants to install a re-gasification plant at the port with a capacity of one million cubic metres. A positive image for ports The Congress opening session was all about putting forward a positive environmental image forward for ports and spreading the message about working together with stakeholders and the local community to achieve emissions targets. Isabelle Ryckbost, secretary general, ESPO, outlined the need for education about European TEN-T funding for "greening hinterland links." "Many ports do not realise they can apply for funding. Combining funding with the moderation of port charges and giving good incentives for environmental ...