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The Alternative Fuels Insight (AFI) platform replaces the class society’s existing LNGi knowledge hub.

‘To be clear, while LNG and biofuels will probably form part of an interim solution, possibly supplemented by the greater use of renewable energy, IMO’s goals can only be achieved with the development of zero CO2 emission propulsion systems, such as fuel cells, renewable energy or hydrogen derived from non-fossil fuel stocks,’ Esben Poulsson told delegates at the flagship conference at this week’s Portugal Shipping Week.

The Technical Assistance and Licence Agreement is focused on small and middle-scale vessels, up to 50,000 cbm), as well as on LNG fuel tanks for merchant ships.

The 7,500 cbm LNG bunker vessel (LBV) design has been awarded Approval in Principle (AiP) from Lloyd’s Register.

Sembcorp Marine, ABS (American Bureau of Shipping) and A*STAR’s Institute of High Performance Computing (IHPC) are teaming up to develop new technologies, applications and capabilities in the offshore, marine and energy sectors that will advance the adoption of LNG as a marine fuel.

With its Terra approach, ING claims to be the first global bank to commit to using science-based scenarios to steer its business strategy.

The International Bunker Industry Association (IBIA) says it welcomes signs that work may soon get underway on developing a new chapter specifically for oil-based fuels with a flashpoint below 60°C within the context of the IGF Code.

Chart Industries has been awarded a contract by Babcock to provide brazed aluminium plate fin heat exchangers (BAHX) for its ecoSMRT LNG reliquefaction system that recovers excess boil-off gas on-board LNG vessels.

TMC Compressors of the Seas (TMC) will provide the Smart Air compressors to Hyundai Mipo Dockyard, which is responsible for building the two new 21,000 cbm-capacity ethylene carriers to Norwegian LPG and petrochemical shipping company Solvang ASA (Solvang).

Royston Diesel Power’s advanced enginei EFMS (electronic fuel management system) has been specified for a range of new specialist maritime security vessels and multi-role crew boats.