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228 John Cooper, CEO of BAR Technologies

Spearheading wind-assisted propulsion

WindWings project is a commitment to leading the way towards a zero-carbon future while enhancing vessel efficiency. BAR Technologies believes there is more to be done to harness wind power and push shipping into a greener and more efficient era for the shipping industry.

We cannot wait for future newbuildings to help us meet new regulations and CO2 reductions. There is also a need to refit the existing fleet. The WindWings installation is part of Berge...

https://shippingpodcast.com/228-john-cooper-ceo-of-bar-technologies/

Kongsberg Maritime retrofit delivers 23% cut in CO2 emissions for Hurtigruten

One year after completing the retrofit of the first of three Hurtigruten Coastal Express ships to hybrid technology, Kongsberg Maritime reports that service results show that the ship, the 121-meter MS Richard With, has achieved a 23% cut in CO2 emissions.

The refit program for MS Richard With included installation of two hybrid shaft generators, two SaveEnergy 1,120 kWh lithium-ion batteries and two Bergen B33:45V engines. It also has new tunnel thruster motors, a retractable azimuth thruster,...

https://www.marinelog.com/legal/environment/kongsberg-maritime-retrofit-delivers-23-cut-in-co2-emissions-for-hurtigruten/

Alternative fuel retrofit unlikely for vast majority of world fleet

A maximum market of about 9,000 to 12,900 large merchant ships will be suitable for a retrofit to  alternative fuels but only a “small number” will actually be retrofitted, according […]

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https://www.shippingaustralia.com.au/alternative-fuel-retrofit-unlikely-for-vast-majority-of-world-fleet/

SRC Group gets LR’s approval for retrofit methanol storage solution

Global solution provider SRC Group has received Approval in Principle (AiP) from Lloyd’s Register (LR) for Methanol Superstorage, a new and space-efficient retrofit methanol storage solution.

The post SRC Group gets LR’s approval for retrofit methanol storage solution appeared first on Offshore...

https://www.offshore-energy.biz/src-group-gets-lrs-approval-for-retrofit-methanol-storage-solution/

Hapag-Lloyd & Seaspan hire MAN ES to retrofit their ships to run on green methanol

MAN Energy Solutions has signed a Conversion Commitment Agreement with Hong Kong-based shipping major Seaspan Corporation and German liner company Hapag-Lloyd to deliver engine retrofit solutions for their vessels.

The post Hapag-Lloyd & Seaspan hire MAN ES to retrofit their ships to run on green...

https://www.offshore-energy.biz/hapag-lloyd-seaspan-hire-man-es-to-retrofit-their-ships-to-run-on-green-methanol/

Retrofit Vs Newbuild: Challenge For Shipowners Seeking Future Carbon Compliance

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Classification society Lloyd’s Register recently published an article on the growing demand for replacement ships as shipowners face more carbon regulations targeting older, less efficient ships. Three Lloyd’s Register experts share their views on whether it’s wiser to retrofit an existing vessel to improve its carbon ratings or replace it with a new one, reports Manifold Times.

Retrofits versus ‘future-proofed’ newbuild ships

As Program Manager of LR’s Maritime...

https://mfame.guru/retrofit-vs-newbuild-challenge-for-shipowners-seeking-future-carbon-compliance/

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