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Torqeedo Earns Eco-friendly Award

In recognition of its commitment to developing clean and innovative electric marine propulsion technology, Torqeedo was awarded the Most Eco-Friendly Marine Business of 2016 at the 21st China International Boat Show in…

Environmental

Transition to the 0.50% Global Sulphur Cap

The Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) is expected to decide on the timing of the global 0.50% sulphur cap for marine fuels in October this year, based on the…

Legal

IBIA Surveys Members on Sulphur Cap Transition

Ahead of the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) decision on the timing of the global 0.5 percent sulphur cap for marine fuels, the International Bunker Industry Association (IBIA) is advising its members on the…

Technology

Condition-based Monitoring for MOL’s New Tanker

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) has introduced ClassNK Consulting Service’s condition-based monitoring (CBM) system ClassNK CMAXS e-GICSX on the M/V Taranaki Sun, marking the system’s first commercial application. The ClassNK…

Marine Propulsion

ME-GI Engines for Maran's New LNG Carriers

Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) has signed new contracts with Maran Gas Maritime and Maran Tankers Management for the construction of two ME-GI powered LNG carriers and two VLCCs, both shiptypes with a…