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Dual-fuel kits for conversion of new and existing diesel engines

A Swedish partnership of ScandiNAOS, Chalmers University of Technology and the Swedish Maritime Administration (SMA) has launched a project to develop dual-fuel kits for conversion of new and existing diesel engines to methanol operation. The project is a follow-up of the conversion of an SMA pilot boat.

The methanol dual-fuel kit will be generic and capable for retrofit to a large range of existing diesel engines of di erent brands. The kit will target engines up to 1,000kW and will accelerate the transition to low emission fuel and sustainable operations for marine and industrial applications.

The project has a 24-month duration and a budget of EUR 776,000 with 50% funding by the Swedish program for Strategic Vehicle Research and Innovation(FFI).

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Six sets of Controllable Pitch Propeller systems sold to Hyundai Heavy Industries

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Kongsberg Maritime announces the sale of six sets of Controllable Pitch Propeller systems to Hyundai Heavy Industries for installation in six new 94m o shore patrol vessels for the Philippine Navy. Each propulsion set will consist of twin Kongsberg Kamewa Controllable Pitch Propeller (CPP) 86 A/5 D-B systems, as well as shaft lines, hydraulic power units, local operating panels, and accessories. The first shipset will be delivered in August 2024. The six new o shore patrol vessels (OPVs) are part of a major upgrade to Philippine naval capacity. The new vessels are to have a displacement of 2,450t, maximum speed of 22kn, 15kn cruising speed, and a range of 5,500nm. The vessels will be able to provide long range patrol capability.

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Wagenborg O shore signs agreement for multi-purpose o shore vessel

Wagenborg O shore has signed a long-term agreement with an energy major for the deployment of a multi-purpose o shore vessel. For this purpose, a platform supply vessel will be converted at Royal Niestern Sander. The multi-purpose o shore vessel will support subsea activities and decommissioning works in the southern North Sea. The conversion is to take place within 34 weeks at the Royal Niestern Sander’s shipyard in Delfzijl. During this period, dozens of local employees will work on the innovative conversion of the ship. The vessel will be equipped with an additional accommodation module for twenty people. Also, an active heave compensated crane will be installed to comply with all customer requirements. The ship will also have an Emergency Response and Rescue Vessel (ERRV) class C notation enabling the vessel to perform emergency response and rescue duties.

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Agreement for four new Anti Submarine Warfare frigates

The Dutch Ministry of Defence has reached an agreement with Damen and Thales Netherlands for four new Anti Submarine Warfare frigates and revealed what the new ships will be capable of. Two will be built for the Royal Netherlands Navy, two for the Belgian Navy. The first will enter service in 2029. The vessels will be bigger than originally planned resulting in a price tag of EUR1.9 billion for the two Dutch frigates alone. Damen Shipyardsis responsible for the platform, whileThaleswill supply the radar and fire control system. In total, the Dutch Ministry of Defence expects to award about forty contracts. These include things like the 76mm gun and other weapon systems for countering surface targets and air targets, sonar equipment, communications equipment, and electronic warfare equipment.

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DeepOcean charters o shore support vessel

Ocean services provider DeepOcean strengthens its o ering to the o shore renewables and oil & gas industry by entering a two-year time charter agreement for the Olympic Ares multi-purpose support vessel (MPSV). DeepOcean is chartering the Olympic Ares from Fosnavaag-based shipowner Olympic Subsea. The vessel is a modern construction support vessel equipped with a 250t crane and will provide subsea inspection, maintenance, and repair (IMR), light construction and recycling services to DeepOcean’s customers in the o shore renewables and oil and gas industries.The charter contract will commence in the first quarter of 2023 and have a firm hire period until the end of 2024, with an option to extend the contract.

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Fluidic air lubrication technology benefits to shipowners

Alfa Laval announces the completion of its acquisition of Marine Performance Systems, a Rotterdam-based maritime technology company that has developed the first fluidic air lubrication system on the market. The move will enable Alfa Laval to bring this environment-friendly technology to market contributing significantly towards improving ship e ciency, reducing fuel consumption, and minimising emissions from ships. The acquisition will accelerate the advancement and introduction of the patented fluidic air lubrication system, FluidicAL into the market to support vessels to sail sustainably. “By adding the air lubrication system into our portfolio, we are thrilled to further expand our o ering of energye cient and sustainable solutions to our customers,” says Anders Lindmark, Business Unit President Heat & Gas Systems, Alfa Laval.

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Nor-Shipping 2023

Are we ready to scale up maritime hydrogen?

Investors have bet on hydrogen as a green, maritime fuel for years. Millions of euros in funding and thousands of work hours later, how far have we come? Is it time to replace the green incentive with a stick? This year’s Nor-Shipping Hydrogen Conference will put leading industry players centre stage, asking them the questions we all want answered.

Partnering up to see the big picture

Partnering with Nor-Shipping, Ocean Hyway Cluster and Maritime CleanTech will join forces to fuel the debate. With partners involved in all aspects of developing a complete hydrogen use, supply, and distribution system, all elements are in place for the audience to get the latest updates. The conference will take place in Lillestrøm on 7 June at Nor-Shipping’s Studio N in Hall A2.

“Realising hydrogen solutions in shipping requires collaboration across the value chain. Nor-Shipping gathers the entire industry, making it the perfect arena for our Hydrogen conference. Getting together is vital to accelerate this much-needed transition, and I look forward to joining the discussions on 7 June,” says Maritime CleanTech’s CEO Ada Jakobsen. Scaling up In the 2023 edition of the conference, we will hear from leading actors across the industry through presentations and debates as we aim to navigate the hydrogen landscape.

The audience will receive the latest update on national and international market drivers, regulations, and ambitions. In addition, the pioneers of vessel technology will present their ongoing projects, along with plans for how to scale up the fleet. “The 2nd Nor-Shipping Maritime Hydrogen Conference is targeted and specific to the needs of the maritime industry. As an organisation that works with commercialising new hydrogen technology for this sector daily, we are more than ready to bring the key players to light. Together with Maritime CleanTech, we will lift the most relevant questions and show the audience what is moving in this market right now”, says Kristin Svardal, CEO of Ocean Hyway Cluster.

Transforming potential

Nor-Shipping 2023 runs from 6 to 9 June, bringing a diverse array of global maritime and ocean stakeholders together in a single, future-focused arena. Sidsel Norvik, Director, Nor-Shipping, believes the conference can be key to unlocking a greater understanding of hydrogen’s unique potential for an industry in transition. “When it comes to navigating a more sustainable ocean future, clean maritime fuels are an essential piece of the puzzle,” Ms Norvik comments. “The interest in hydrogen is immense, and growing all the time, so there’s a real hunger to access the latest knowledge and hear from segment experts as to how potential can be transformed into tangible business, and environmental,

Facts & figures

Nor-Shipping 2023

Date:6 to 9 June

Location: Norway, Lillestrøm NOVA Spectrum

Visitors: 30,000+

Speakers:300

Exhibitors: 500 benefits. “With Nor-Shipping 2023’s focus on #PartnerShip, working with Ocean Hyway Cluster and Maritime CleanTech is the perfect way to address the ‘big questions’, delivering the answers industry needs.” The conference programme runs from 13.00 to 16.00, with an informal lunch and mingling session starting at 12.00.

Ocean Campus

This year, Nor-Shipping is proud to present a new initiative that is putting the spotlight on some of the key maritime universities and schools globally. The aim is to demonstrate how the respective schools around the world are working on educating the next generation maritime executives in an industry in transition. World Maritime University (WMU) in Sweden, the IMO’s centre of excellence for postgraduate education, is the main Ocean Campus partner and will be present in Hall E during this year’s event and have also signed up for partnership for Nor-Shipping 2025. Given the shift in competence necessitated by the green transition, attracting more and new students to this field is critical. The Ocean Campus will demonstrate in what ways the academic sector will contribute to addressing the industry’s demands for change, while also showcasing exciting opportunities available within the maritime sector. The Nor-Shipping Ocean Campus is a centrally located island of booths representing key universities and maritime schools from all over the world. This is where students can check out educational alternatives and current maritime employees can learn more about how they can top up their skills. Representatives from the respective schools will form the ‘Ocean Campus committee’ and will, in cooperation with industry experts, put together an exciting program that will take place on one of the main stages in hall E on Friday 9 June 2023. The presentations will demonstrate how these key educational institutions are preparing future maritime employees and leaders to tackle an industry in transition. i. nor-shipping.com