Ship Efficiency Weekly E-News Bulletin – 03 Jan. 2016

by admin January 3, 2016

January 3, 2016 209 views

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: The Great Big News Review 2015 – Regulation & Green Shipping Initiatives

As the industry sails into 2016, Fathom Maritime Intelligence reviews the key ship efficiency and environmental impact regulatory milestones that were passed in 2015 and also reflects upon the progression of the industry’s initiatives for cleaner and greener shipping.

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February 2016 launch for First US LNG Bunker Barge

North America’s first liquefied natural gas (LNG) bunker barge will be launched at the beginning of February 2016.

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Port Of Rotterdam Launched LNG Incentive Scheme

Under a new incentive scheme launched by the Port of Rotterdam ships that bunker LNG will have the chance to take advantage of 10% discount on gross seaport dues until 2020.

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SSI Calls on IMO to Take Early Action on Reducing Shipping CO2 Emissions

The SSI said the 2 degrees global warming target agreed at the recent COP21 climate deal in Paris will only be achieved if the IMO takes early action to create a global framework to tackle shipping emissions.

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GAC’s Environhull Celebrates Innovation Victory

GAC’s diver-free hull cleaning ROV technology, Envirohull, has claimed first place in the Innovation Technology category at the Lloyd’s List Middle East and Indian Subcontinent (MEIS) Awards.

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UK Shipyard Wins Scrubber Retrofit Contract

Falmouth Yard has won a contract to retrofit two Condor Ferries with scrubbers.

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IACS Tackles Cyber Security

The International Association of Classifications Societies (IACS) recently launched a cyber safety panel to address cyber system integrity.

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