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Bureau Veritas in MOU on 3D model-based design approval

Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore (BV) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for a Joint Development Project (JDP) agreement with HD Hyundai Samho Co., Ltd (HSHI) and Siemens Industry Software Ltd. (Siemens DISW) to implement a 3D model-based design approval process using Siemens DISW’s NX CAD.

The JDP will provide technical support for 3D model creation using NX CAD, which includes the integration of key drawing information into the 3D model, and establish a collaborative framework for...

https://www.marinelog.com/news/bureau-veritas-in-mou-on-3d-model-based-design-approval/

High Speed Steel Market Is Growing Globally

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High Speed Steel Market Is Booming Worldwide: Nachi-Fujikoshi Corporation, Daido Steel Co., Ltd., Voestalpine AG, Sandvik Materials Technology AB, Kennametal Inc, states a Digital Journal news source.

Quince Market Insights

The latest research study released by Quince Market Insights on “High Speed Steel Market” with 100+ pages of analysis on business strategy taken up by emerging industry players, geographical scope, market segments, product landscape and price, and...

https://mfame.guru/high-speed-steel-market-is-growing-globally/

SHI And KM Sign JDA To Develop Autonomous 174K LNG Carrier

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SHI(Samsung Heavy Industries Co., Ltd), a leading provider of the low carbon emission ship in the world and one of the best solution provider for autonomous ship design in Korea, says an article published on marketscreener.

Dynamic positioning and digitalization

KM(Kongsberg Maritime) is a global marine technology company providing innovative and reliable technology solutions for all marine industry sectors; automation, safety, manoeuvring, navigation, dynamic...

https://mfame.guru/shi-and-km-sign-jda-to-develop-autonomous-174k-lng-carrier/

AR Navigation System Earns Innovation Endorsement Certificate

TOKYO-Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL; President & CEO: Takeshi Hashimoto) today announced that its AR navigation system (Note 1), jointly developed with FURUNO Electric CO., LTD. (President: Yukio Furuno; Headquarters: Nishinomiya-shi, Hyogo Prefecture), has acquired certification in the Products & Solutions (P&S) category (Note 2) of Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (ClassNK)’s new “Innovation Endorsement” certification service tailored to innovative technologies and initiatives. 

AR Navigation System

The AR...

https://mfame.guru/ar-navigation-system-earns-innovation-endorsement-certificate/

ONE Announces Long-term Charter of World’s Largest ULCSs

Ocean Network Express (ONE), in a press relase, reports the signing of Letter of Intent (LoI) with Shoei Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. for the 15-year long-term charter of six new Ultra Large Container Ships (ULCS) with capacity greater than 24,000 TEU each, the world’s largest class ever.

Fuel efficient vessels

The new buildings are planned to be built by the consortium of Imabari Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. and Japan Marine United Corporation and ONE expects to take delivery in 2023 and 2024.

This new class of...

https://mfame.guru/one-announces-long-term-charter-of-worlds-largest-ulcss/

MOL Issues A Guidance To Prevent Mauritius Oil Ship Grounding Incident

In a major development, Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL; President & CEO: Junichiro Ikeda)  announced that it has formulated measures to prevent an reoccurrence of the incident involving the bulk carrier Wakashio, chartered by MOL from a subsidiary of Nagashiki Shipping Co., Ltd. (the Shipowner), which ran aground off the island of Mauritius on Saturday, July 25, and leaked bunker oil on Thursday, August 6, says a press release published by the company. 

How did they do it?

In developing the...

https://mfame.guru/mol-issues-a-guidance-to-prevent-mauritius-oil-ship-grounding-incident/

World’s First Ammonia-fueled Tugboat Into Practical Use

  • Joint R&D starts for practical application of Ammonia-fueled tugboat.
  • NYK, IHI Power Systems Co., Ltd., and Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (ClassNK) signed for the  joint R&D.
  • Carbon dioxide (CO2) is not emitted when ammonia is burned.
  • Zero emissions can be realized by utilizing CO2-free hydrogen as a raw material for ammonia.
  • The introduction of ammonia as a marine fuel is highly expected to be a practical solution for decarbonization in the shipping sector. 
  • CO2-free ammonia synthesis technology is for...

https://mfame.guru/worlds-first-ammonia-fueled-tugboat-into-practical-use/

MOL and partners set to test autonomous ships

In partnership with the Nippon Foundation Japanese vessel operator Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) has announced that it will test two autonomous ships this year and next year, including a ferry and a coastal container vessel.

MOL president and CEO: Junichiro Ikeda announced that MOL along with consortium partners will apply for funding to the Nippon Foundation to fund “demonstration voyages” aimed at testing the technology required to operate autonomous ships.

Demonstrations will take place within this...

https://container-news.com/mol-and-partners-set-to-test-autonomous-ships/

ClassNK Grants World First AiP To LPG Bulk Carrier Concept Design

ClassNK grants world-first AiP to Imabari Shipbuilding for their concept design of a 180,000 DWT LPG dual fuelled bulk carrier, says a press release published on their website.

AiP for LPG dual fuelled bulk carrier

Classification Society ClassNK granted an Approval in Principle (AiP) to Imabari Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. for their concept design of a 180,000 DWT LPG dual fuelled bulk carrier. The bulk carrier was developed in cooperation with Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. 

The AiP was granted to...

http://mfame.guru/classnk-grants-world-first-aip-to-lpg-bulk-carrier-concept-design/

Wan Hai Lines places a 20 vessels order

As part of the company’s fleet improvement plan, Wan Hai Lines has confirmed an order of 20 container vessels with JMU (Japan Marine United Corporation) and GWS (Guangzhou Wenchong Shipyard Co., Ltd) / CSTC (China Shipbuilding Trading Company, Limited). The contract signing ceremony was held at Wan Hai Lines’ Taipei headquarter on 12th November 2018.

The contract includes eight (8) 3,036 Teu container vessels with JMU and twelve (12) 2,038 Teu container vessels with GWS /CSTC. At the same time,...

http://container-news.com/wan-hai-lines-places-20-vessels-order/