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Vessel News - Q3 2011

LNG ship wins London award
23 Sep 2011 11:52 GMT

Crude tanker concept ship is fuelled by liquefied natural gas.

New tanker for Rosneft in Murmansk
21 Sep 2011 13:22 GMT

Russian firm launches vessel as part of its ongoing strategy to replace ageing bunker tankers.

Deal to build dual-fuel LNG carriers
20 Sep 2011 07:11 GMT

Agreement to build two LNG carriers that will be capable of running on fuel oil or natural gas

Trials completed for new powder coating
15 Sep 2011 06:51 GMT

Coating is said to 'equal or exceed all others' in fuel efficiency.

Hybrid ferry launched in the US
06 Sep 2011 07:19 GMT

Passenger vessel is powered by hydrogen fuel cells, solar panels and wind turbines.

New York ferry to switch to LNG
22 Aug 2011 15:22 GMT

Staten Island Ferry is to be converted to run on liquefied natural gas.

Rosneft expands tanker fleet
22 Aug 2011 14:56 GMT

Bunker tankers delivered to Tuapse and Murmansk with additional vessels expected over the next few months.

Shanghai plant to produce green propulsion system
19 Aug 2011 13:17 GMT

Propulsion system is said to improve a vessel's fuel efficiency by 20-30 percent.

Funding approved for fuel cell project
19 Aug 2011 07:38 GMT

Ship to be powered by hydrogen fuel cells, electricity and diesel fuel.

Proposed regulations for towing vessels in the US
16 Aug 2011 06:44 GMT

Proposal aims to improve towing vessel safety in the United States.

Milestone for fuel-saving propeller device
15 Aug 2011 08:29 GMT

Landmark sales figure for device that is said to reduce fuel consumption by up to 5 percent.

US to build dual fuel OSVs
08 Aug 2011 07:02 GMT

Transportation firm says decision to construct vessels is based on government demands to reduce emissions.

Aegean expands Strait of Gibraltar fleet
05 Aug 2011 06:41 GMT

Supplier takes delivery of double-hull vessel, which is expected to be deployed to the Strait of Gibraltar.

Kenya: IFO supplier to launch mid-August
29 Jul 2011 17:08 GMT

Kenyan firm reveals that it is due to commence supplying intermediate fuel oil towards the middle of next month.

Finance secured for dual fuel ferry
27 Jul 2011 13:41 GMT

World's first dual fuel high speed passenger catamaran is due for delivery in South America next year.

Solar hybrid to launch in June 2012
18 Jul 2011 13:24 GMT

Power generated by solar panels is stored in lithium-ion batteries and used to power the ship while it is berthed.

Owner orders 26 fuel-efficient container feeders
18 Jul 2011 06:57 GMT

New series of container feeders offer fuel efficiency gains and dual fuel and LNG power options.

Russian supplier develops oil transportation business
15 Jul 2011 07:54 GMT

Bunker company expands fleet with the purchase of four vessels.

LNG carrier cuts fuel consumption by 20%
12 Jul 2011 17:08 GMT

'Evolutionary' LNG carrier includes bunker-saving, eco-friendly features.

Turbine plant cuts fuel consumption by 15%
07 Jul 2011 13:33 GMT

LNG carrier is the first in the world to be fitted with fuel-saving reheat turbine plant.

Kirby completes acquisition of K-Sea
05 Jul 2011 07:34 GMT

K-Sea Transportation becomes a wholly owned subsidiary of Kirby Corporation.