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Published Jul 10, 2022 9:00 PM by The Maritime Executive
ClassNK has released the "Guidelines for Ships Using Alternative Fuels (Edtion 2.0)," which sets forth safety requirements for ships fueled by methanol, ethanol, LPG, and ammonia. In particular, specific requirements for ammonia-fueled ships have been added to provide guidance for the design of alternative-fueled ships. These guidelines comprehensively describe safety requirements for methanol, ethanol, and ammonia-fueled ships. Taking into account the risks posed by the use of alternative fuels against ships, crews, and the environment, they specify requirements for installation, controls, and safety devices to minimize those risks. The recently published Edition 2.0 reflects the ClassNK’s expertise for ammonia, which is toxic to humans and corrosive to materials, gained through R&D in partnership with the industry and its design review experiences based on the guidelines. Specific requirements, including isolation distances from areas where there is a risk of ammonia release to areas that should be protected, and safety design concepts to design engines and boilers using ammonia fuel have been added to ensure the safety of ammonia-fueled ships. The guidelines are available to download via “Guidelines” of ClassNK’s website for those who have registered for the ClassNK “My Page”.
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Published Jul 11, 2022 7:26 PM by The Maritime Executive
MOL Drybulk, the bulk shipping division of Japan’s Mitsui O.S.K. Lines is continuing to move forward with its efforts to expand the deployment of its wind propulsion technologies to reduce emissions from bulk carrier operations. In the latest development, MOL Drybulk and UK-based Drax Group have agreed to work together to reduce the emissions and fuel costs associated with shipping biomass by deploying wind power technology on the vessels with a goal of cutting emissions by a fifth. Known as...
Published Jul 11, 2022 6:57 PM by The Maritime Executive
Philly Shipyard has cut first steel for Maine Maritime Academy's next training vessel, the future T/S State of Maine - the latest in a long line of ships to bear the name. The ceremony Monday marks the next milestone for the Maritime Administration's National Security Multi-Mission Vessel (NSMV) training ship program, administered by TOTE Services. The five-ship series will supply new training vessels to SUNY Maritime, Maine Maritime, Mass Maritime, Texas A&M and Cal Maritime, replacing aging training vessels of the...
Published Jul 11, 2022 6:56 PM by The Maritime Executive
Global shipbuilding orders have been enjoying a strong rebound versus the lows experienced just a few years ago. In part driven by strong shipping demand since the onset of the pandemic, orders have risen strongly in part led by the containership sector and growing demand for LNG carriers reflecting the changing global energy patterns. Orders have continued strong into 2022, especially for alternative fuel vessels, but one segment, containerships, continues to set new records. “The containership orderbook is now larger...
Published Jul 11, 2022 5:58 PM by The Maritime Executive
MSC will be undertaking a major investment at the Port of Le Havre, France over the next six years to expand the container handling capabilities of two of the port’s terminals with the goal of making the port a gateway to North-West Europe. The expansion effort, which is aligned with MSC’s fleet expansion, comes as many of northern Europe’s ports are experiencing record congestion and backlogs and struggling to accommodate future growth. Terminal Investment Limited (TiL), an MSC subsidiary that...
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