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Study to Evaluate New Fuels

The European Union will support with almost €2 million from the TEN-T Program a study looking at the potential beneficial effects of using alternative fuels for port operations. The study, which will include pilots in…

People & Company News

MAN 35/44G Makes Successful Début

MAN Diesel & Turbo recently showcased its new range of gas engines and turbines at its Augsburg facility with the company’s 35/44G engine, the latest addition to its four-stroke power portfolio, featuring prominently…

Marine Propulsion

$2.7M EPA Grant to Replace Tug Engines

EPA Invests $2.7 Million to Reduce Air Pollution from Old Diesel Engines in New York and New Jersey. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has provided a total of $2.7 million to help two organizations reduce air…

People & Company News

OW Bunker Secures Exclusive Contract

OW Bunker, one of the largest suppliers and traders of marine fuel and lubricants, has announced that it has been awarded a contract by Shell Brazil to supply marine lubricants to domestic customers. OW Bunker Brazil is…

Technology

Creating Fuel from CO2: Progress Made

A working collaboration makes progress in developing an advanced microbiological pathway to convert CO2 to fuels and chemicals. Synthetic biology researchers Ginkgo BioWorks has validated that its genetically modified…

New Products

BRP Announces Evinrude E-TEC

BRP US Inc. has announced the Evinrude E-TEC “Experience More” Boat Show Sales Event for customers in the United States. During the period from Dec. 17, 2012 through Mar. 31, 2013, qualified U.S. consumers who purchase…

Legal

North America ECA: Alaska Senator Protests

U.S. Sen. Mark Begich urges US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to take 'hybrid' approach to cruise ships in Alaskan waters. The senator is leading an effort with Hawaii’s senators urging the Environmental…

Technology

Caterpillar Extends Focus on LNG Engines

Caterpillar, Inc. is continuing its focus on LNG engine technology as part of its ongoing commitment to develop environmentally clean, fuel-efficient engines for the marine industry. This initiative will ensure the…

Technology

LNG Bunkering Trends: New Industry Report

Vast majority believe there is a business case to be made for LNG as a marine fuel reveals 'LNG Bunkering Trends 2013 and Beyond'. With the ECA regulations on fossil fuel emissions coming into effect in 2015, the world…

Technology

Shift in Global Energy Predicts New Report

ExxonMobil’s 'Outlook for Energy' forecasts new opportunities for international trade and economic growth. The global energy landscape will evolve significantly as regional demand-and-supply patterns shift in the coming…