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Wärtsilä Inaugurates First Hybrid Centre In The World To Boost Sustainable Shipping

The technology group Wärtsilä has inaugurated its new Hybrid Centre, the first of its kind in the world.

FESCO wins tender for supplying Indian Research Stations in Antarctica in 2019

FESCO Transportation Group says it has signed a contract with the National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research for supplying the Indian research stations in Antarctica in 2019.

ICS: Seafarers Won’t Lose Jobs to Automation Yet

ICS has released a new study on the potential effects of autonomous ships on the role of seafarers, indicating that there will be no shortage of jobs for seafarers, especially officers, in the next two decades. 

ClassNK releases ClassNK MRV Portal (IMO DCS)

ClassNK MRV Portal (IMO DCS), a software service for the reporting, monitoring and verification of shipping CO2 emissions in line with the IMO DCS regulations that will come into effect in 2019

TGS, Schlumberger Partner For Multiclient Nodal Seismic Project In GoM

TGS and Schlumberger have teamed up for a new multiclient nodal seismic project in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico.

DNV GL: Full application of 3D printing in maritime may take 3 to 5 years

DNV GL sees great opportunity and growth on the adoption of Additive Manufacturing technology in the maritime and oil and gas industries, noted Dr. Ing.

MOL to install voyage information display system with AR on VLCC

MOL plans to launch the experimental use of a system that supports ship operation during voyages using augmented reality (AR) technology on a very large crude carrier (VLCC) subsequently to car carrier.

China launched satellite to research oceans environment

China launched a new marine satellite into orbit earlier this month, aiming to enhance the understanding of maritime waters and climate change.

Hapag-Lloyd Places Record Reefer Order with MCI

Hapag-Lloyd has recently announced new reefer bookings of 11,100 units and awarded Maersk Container Industry (MCI) a record order for 8,600 of the units, of which 2,000 will be controlled atmosphere reefers. 

New Caterpillar thrusters are hybrid compatible

Caterpillar Marine has announced a new generation of azimuth thrusters, the MTA v3.

UK invests £5 mil. to improve location-based information

The UK government will invest £5 million to help the UK Hydrographic Office and partner bodies on Geospatial Commission enhance the value of location-based information.

UK secures funding for hydrogen injection system on ferry

Innovate UK have awarded £430,332 to design and integrate a hydrogen diesel dual fuel injection system onboard a commercial ferry.

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