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Cummins Announces EPA Tier 3 Marine Solutions
Cummins Inc., a leading manufacturer of diesel engines for the commercial marine industry, is pleased to announce its U.S. EPA Tier 3 marine product solutions. Improving on the existing EPA Tier 2-certified product line…
The Nautical Institute Expands Accreditation Services
The Nautical Institute announces today that it is to expand its accreditation services. Members input, which has fed into the Institute’s current five year strategic plan, highlights that focus on competency and…
ARB Approves "OGV Clean Fuel Regulations"
At a public hearing on June 23, 2011, the Air Resources Board (ARB) approved amendments to the regulations “Fuel Sulfur and Other Operational Requirements for Ocean-Going Vessels within California Waters and 24 Nautical…
EU Supports LNG Study
The European Union will donate almost €10 million (about $14 million) to support a study to analyze the possibilities of switching to Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) propulsion in the shipping industry in order to improve…
ABS Guide for Design & Operation of High Voltage Shore Connections
The use of shoreside power is becoming increasingly popular among ports and terminals seeking to reduce local air pollution emissions. While work to develop internationally-agreed standards for high voltage connections…
First SCR NOx Removal System Installed on Coal Bulker
Aiming to Meet the IMO's Tier III NOx Emission Controls Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha, Oshima Shipbuilding Co. Ltd., Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd., Akasaka Diesels Limited, and Sakai Chemical Industry Co., Ltd are to…
Wartsila, Metso Jointly Develop Scrubber Systems
Wärtsilä recently signed an agreement with Metso Corporation to co-operate in developing and delivering scrubber systems for marine applications. Under the terms of this agreement, Metso is to supply the scrubber unit…
Engine Rebuild Kit for Commercial Harbor Craft Regs
The ARB has determined that the Caterpillar 3500 Marine Engine Emissions Upgrade Group Kit 3 meets the requirements of the Commercial Harbor Craft (CHC) Regulation for complying with the Tier 2 marine or equivalent…
Slow Steaming Brings Fuels, Lubes into Spotlight
As shipping companies increasingly employ slow steaming to help reduce costs and control emissions, the process and challenge of procuring marine lubricants has taken on greater complexity and significance, according to…
MOL Initiative to Cut CO2 Emissions from Vessels
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. announced that the company has established a Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan (SEEMP) and started its use with the MOL tanker fleet. The SEEMP provides the most efficient vessel operation…
Kittiwake Acquires Procal
Kittiwake Developments today announced the acquisition of Procal, a manufacturer of in-situ, multi component continuous emissions monitoring systems (CEMS). The newly-named Kittiwake Procal can supply CEMS for a very…