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ICCT life-cycle analysis finds no climate benefit in using LNG as marine fuel

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The results of a new analysis by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) show that, when combined with a trend toward higher methane leakage and combustion slip, there is no climate benefit from using liquefied natural gas (LNG) as a marine fuel—regardless of the engine technology. First, it contains very little sulfur.

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Next-generation LNG carrier concept about 8% more energy efficient, with 5% more cargo

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These developments were based on DNV GL’s integrated systems engineering approach COSSMOS; state-of-the-art computational fluid dynamics calculations (CFD); and a containment system design tailored to a specific operational profile and anticipated trades. —Martin Davies, the Project Manager at DNV GL. The primary fuel—i.e.

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ICCT finds growth in shipping in Arctic could increase pollutant emissions 150-600% by 2025 with current fuels

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The low-diversion scenario assumes 2% diversion from the Panama and Suez canals between July and November of 2025. MARPOL Annex VI sets limits on NO x and SO x emissions from ship exhaust, and prohibits deliberate emissions of ozone-depleting substances. sulfur fuel and the use of Tier III engines for reduced NOX.

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MHI completes development of new-generation LNG carrier; reductions in size and weight, with more capacity and 20% lower fuel consumption than conventional ships

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New Panamax is the term for the size limit of ships that will be capable of traveling through the Panama Canal after its planned expansion is completed in 2014: 366m in LOA, 49m in width and 15.2m The ship is projected to respond to anticipated growth in demand for ships in the New Panamax category. in tropical freshwater (FTW) draft.

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GL presents Approval in Principle to new TECHNOLOG LNG container vessel design

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MW engine developed specifically for LNG applications by MAN. Exhaust gas boilers and waste heat recovery equipment are also included in the design. meter beam allows passage through the existing Panama Canal locks. A single screw is directly driven by a dual-fuel, two-stroke, 22.9 The STREAM 4200 LNG’s 32.25-meter

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