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Nippon Paint Launches New Nano Antifouling Technology

Nippon Paint Marine Coatings Co., Ltd., a group company of Nippon Paint Holdings Co., Ltd. has launched FASTAR – a unique nanodomain structured hydrolysis antifouling paint using nanotechnology, reports the company website.

Self-polishing antifouling paint

FASTAR is a self-polishing antifouling paint that incorporates a unique nano-domain resin structure designed to minimise the effect that seawater temperatures, vessel speeds and other external factors have on coating performance.

It is by...

https://mfame.guru/nippon-paint-launches-new-nano-antifouling-technology/

BIMCO Promotes JIT Arrival Concept for Efficient Shipping

  • BIMCO new clause will promote JIT arrival concept in the bulk sector for efficient shipping.
  • The new clause creates a contractual framework to overcome the primary obstacle to just in time arrivals.
  • JIT Arrival Clause for Voyage Charter Parties gives charterers the right to ask owners to optimise the ship’s speed to meet a specified arrival time.

In a bid to encourage wider adoption of just in time (JIT) arrival principles in the bulk sector, BIMCO has published a new clause for voyage charter...

https://mfame.guru/bimco-promotes-jit-arrival-concept-for-efficient-shipping/

MOL & Kobe Steel Test First Binary Cycle Power On VLOC

  • Kobe Steel, Ltd. will conduct joint research with Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. on a binary cycle power generation system currently under development.
  • The binary cycle power generation system has been installed on a bulk carrier owned by Shunzan Kaiun Co., Ltd.
  • The two companies will conduct joint research on the ship over the next 3 years to verify the durability and performance of the equipment under real operating conditions.

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd., in their press release, announced the...

https://mfame.guru/mol-kobe-steel-test-first-binary-cycle-power-on-vloc/

Norsepower Newbuild To Get Tilting ‘Rotor Sails’ for Emission Reduction

  • Norsepower has announced its first newbuild order for the installation of five tilting Rotor Sails onboard a large bulk carrier.
  • The announcement follows an agreement between Ro-Ro operator SEA-CARGO and Norsepower for the first the installation of the world’s first tiltable Rotor Sail.

Finnish wind propulsion company Norsepower, on their website, say they have received an order to install their innovative “Rotor Sails” onboard a newbuild ship for the first time.

Tilting rotor sails installation

https://mfame.guru/norsepower-newbuild-to-get-tilting-rotor-sails-for-emission-reduction/

Chartwell, Diverse & HST Join Hands in Reducing Overall Carbon Footprint

  • Chartwell Marineseal a contract to design and deliver a new hybrid Chartwell 24 CTV for HST. 
  • Reduces vessel emissions and fuel consumption to ensure compliance with air quality legislation and reduce the overall carbon footprint.
  • Advanced hull form and other features ensure confident transfers at high wave heights.

High Speed Transfers (HST) will be the first offshore wind vessel operator to benefit from operational versatility and efficiency gains offered by the new hybrid Chartwell 24...

https://mfame.guru/chartwell-diverse-hst-join-hands-in-reducing-overall-carbon-footprint/

Wärtsilä Bags a Hybrid Power Module for Paolo Topic

  • Wärtsilä has announced a new technology benchmark with the introduction of the marine sector’s first hybrid installation for a bulk carrier.
  • This system will be installed on the Paolo Topic, managed by Marfin Management of Monaco.
  • Wärtsilä HY will ensure the seamless integration and control of the technologies to be installed, with the ship’s various existing power production systems. 
  • This fully integrated solution is said to improve economic competitiveness and environmental performance.
  • Cust...

http://mfame.guru/paolo-topic-gets-a-hybrid-power-module/

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