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Finnlines has ordered Wärtsilä Exhaust Gas Cleaning Systems for six of its Baltic and North Sea fleet of vessels, due to new stringent sulphur oxide (SOx) emission regulations that will be enforced from January 2015. By selecting Wärtsilä scrubber systems, the vessels will be able to operate in compliance with the new environmental regulations while continuing to operate on heavy fuel oil. The Wärtsilä systems will also operate in compliance with the water discharge criteria set by regulators. The Finnlines order, received in May 2014, calls for one Wärtsilä scrubber system for each of the six vessels, with the two main engines on each vessel being connected to a single integrated scrubber system. Both concept design and basic design engineering services are included as needed for plan approval by Class and Flag notations. The Wärtsilä equipment will be delivered during November and December of this year. Furthermore, Wärtsilä will support Finnlines during the installation phase by providing technical advice. "Environmental compliance and cost efficient operations are key factors in the success of Finnlines. The installation of Wärtsilä scrubber systems on our recent series of six modern Ro-Ro vessels is a major step in the implementation of our strategy. The extensive ...

DNV GL is proposing a new hybrid power concept for offshore units using batteries in combination with traditional power generation equipment. The concept has already delivered multiple advantages in the maritime and automotive industries, but has not yet been applied in the O&G industry. "We are inviting the oil & gas sector to jointly develop a solution for incorporating hybrid power systems in the offshore industry. This will reduce costs, fuel consumption and emissions" says Christian Markussen, subsea business development director at DNV GL Oil & Gas. Oil and gas operators are under constant pressure to reduce both cost and emissions - two requirements that are conflicting. An important means of achieving these reductions is by improving energy efficiency, which DNV GL suggests can be done by using a hybrid system. DNV GL is launching a Joint Industry Project which aims to capture the lessons learnt from the maritime industry, evaluate the business case and provide practical guidelines for implementation. The concept that DNV GL is proposing is similar to that used in the automotive industry. The maritime industry started to adopt this technology five years ago not just because of the environmental benefits, but also because it adds financial ...

WOAD is repository of offshore accident information. The latest update to WOAD adds over 300 new accident records bringing the dataset up to the Hercules 265 blowout on 23rd July 2013. With records of 6451 accidents occurring to 3795 operating units, WOAD continues to be a critical resource to those working in risk and hazard management, insurance and regulation in the offshore industry globally. DNV GL announced the release of the latest update to WOAD, the worldwide offshore accident databank. Improving Safety and managing risk requires understanding the hazards we face. The latest update to WOAD adds over 300 new accident records bringing the dataset up to the Hercules 265 blowout on 23rd July 2013. The WOAD data is systematically organized and provides thorough detail on the accident and the unit involved, providing industry with the information you need to take lessons learnt and improve safety for the future. With records of 6451 accidents occurring to 3795 operating units, WOAD continues to be a critical resource to those working in risk and hazard management, insurance and regulation in the offshore industry globally. The update has been issued and is already available to all members. Source: DNV GL  In the origin, ...

DNV GL won the "Environment Protection Award" at the 2014 Seatrade Asia Awards held on 7 April. "We are honored to have received this award, which reflects the industry's recognition of DNV GL's environmental best practices," said Steen Lund, Regional Manager for DNV GL Maritime South East Asia & Pacific. Its new office in Singapore is also a fine example of combing intelligent building structures and energy efficiency consumption by setting green initiatives such as implementing motion-based sensor lightings, controlled central air conditioning, central recycling waste collection areas and other intelligent initiatives that go to make the DNV GL office one of the most energy efficient buildings in Singapore. Steen Lund added, "As we move forward, we aim to continue our commitment towards fulfilling our purpose of safeguarding life, property and the environment.  We will continue to bring innovations forward to help our customers become more energy efficient." The Seatrade Asia Awards is an annual gathering of leading industry executives and a platform to recognize companies who excelled in their respective fields in the maritime industry.  The Environment Protection Award was given to the organization, which had taken significant steps to reduce its environmental footprint, invest in green technology and ...

DNV GL, ship classification society won the "Environment Protection Award" at the 2014 Seatrade Asia Awards held on 7 April. "We are honored to have received this award, which reflects the industry's recognition of DNV GL's environmental best practices," said Steen Lund, Regional Manager for DNV GL Maritime South East Asia & Pacific. DNV GL won the award based on its commitments to safeguard the environment and its efforts to reduce the carbon footprint in the maritime industry. DNV GL has established its Clean Technology Centre where it has been delivering projects in the areas of renewable and clean energy, green ship and offshore solutions, green ports, climate change and grids and electro mobility. Developed the trim optimization software Eco-Assistant, which reduces fuel consumption and environmental impact of a vessel. Since its launch in 2009, more than 450 systems have been installed on board vessels. Launched its ECO Research Centre aimed at conducting research to strengthen energy efficiency solutions for Asian clients. The initiative is supported by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore under its Maritime Cluster Fund. Leading the LNG agenda across Asia, via DNV GL's pilot LNG technical forum and engagements with stakeholders across the Asian maritime ...

Korean Register (KR), an IACS member classification society, has released the world's first mobile app containing all up-to-date IMO conventions. This brand new facility is based on KR's KR-CON software which is an international database program containing the full up-to-date texts of all IMO Conventions, Codes, Resolutions and Circulars. It enables users to identify regulations relevant to a specific task and helps ensure all IMO requirements are applied correctly. KR-CON is currently being used by surveyors, port state control inspectors, shipping companies, shipyards and design houses in more than 30 countries across the world. The app version of KR-CON was developed to meet an increasing demand from users wanting to access information whilst on the move. KR-CON is now in its 12th iteration and migrating the system to an app environment was the next logical step in its evolution. On its launch, Dr. Chon Young-kee, Chairman & CEO of KR said: "The mobile version of KR-CON facilitates easy and on-the-go access to our database which enhances its user-friendliness and satisfies the wishes of our current users. This new version includes photos, diagrams and videos related to the IMO conventions and codes. These will illustrate what used to be a text ...

Korean Register (KR), an IACS member classification society, has released the world's first mobile app containing all up-to-date IMO conventions

DNV GL has recenlty issued a new report to evaluate the possibility of retrofitting existing cruise ships to run on LNG as fuel. Considering the cost of investments and fuel prices, LNG may, in the author's view, be a cost- beneficial solution that meets the challenge for reducing air emissions. The report is written by Alexandros Chiotopoulos (Consultant), Gerd-Michael Würsig (Segment Director), Atle Ellefsen (Chief Naval Architect), Helge Hermundsgård (District Manager). A large number of cruise ships currently sailing to popular destinations will soon need to comply with stricter environmental regulations - requiring the installation of scrubbers, the use of LNG as fuel, or a changeover from heavy fuel oil (HFO) to marine gas oil (MGO) or a combination of these two. Compliance with regulations and the strongly fluctuating fuel prices have made cruise operators sceptical about the success of their future business. The difference in price between MGO and the HFO currently used can increase operational expenses by up to 40%. Making ships more energy efficient and using distillate fuels in order to comply with the forthcoming regulations is an option, but the financial attractiveness needs to be investigated for every ship on a case-by-case basis. A conversion to LNG might, under certain ...

The Panama Canal has launched a new app for mobile devices in its communication effort to enable a broader audience to experience what the waterway has to offer. "The new mobile applications will allow the Panama Canal to reach more people," said Canal Administrator Jorge L. Quijano. "We have great content in our everyday operation of the waterway, and with the new mobile app we will able to deliver it to our audiences." The Panama Canal mobile app is available for the following operating systems: iOS (Apple for both iPhone and iPad), Android and Windows Phone. The Blackberry app will be available in the next few days. "This app is also a way to communicate about Panama around the world and for people to know more about our country and its Canal," added the Administrator. Features The application in its first version allows users to access the live webcams, tide charts (for the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans), weather radar, photographs and videos, as well as current facts and information to visit the Canal, especially during this year in which the waterway celebrates its centennial. From within the app, available in English and Spanish, content can be shared in several social ...

The Panama Canal has launched a new app for mobile devices in its communication effort to enable a broader audience to experience what the waterway has to offer