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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. Olmer et al.

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ICCT study examines current & projected use of heavy fuel oil in Arctic shipping; growth in BC emissions points to need for policies

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According to the report, potentially large increases in BC emissions may occur in the Arctic, further exacerbating warming, if ships are diverted from the Panama and Suez canals to take advantage of shorter routes to and from Asia, Europe, and North America. Bottom: Black carbon emissions (tonnes) in the Arctic, 2015. Click to enlarge.

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MHI completes development of next-generation LNG carrier; apple-shaped tanks and hybrid propulsion

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MHI) has completed development of the “Sayaringo STaGE,” a next-generation LNG (liquefied natural gas) carrier. Leveraging the Sayaringo STaGE’s capacity for transporting North American shale gas, MHI plans to undertake extensive business activities promoting the new vessel as a strategic product among its LNG carrier offerings.

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US Navy destroyer completes largest demo of shipboard renewable fuel; 20,000 gallons of 50:50 algal oil/F-76 fuel blend

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Foster (EDD 964) reconfigured to provide the Navy an at-sea, remotely controlled, engineering test and evaluation platform without the risk to personnel or operational assets. and a Landing Craft, Air-Cushioned vessel demonstration scheduled for early December at Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City, Panama City, Fla.

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Mitsui OSK completes first hybrid car carrier vessel Emerald Ace; 2 new LNG carriers

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Separately, MOL signed a long-term contract for two new liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers with Kansai Electric Power. It will be the largest ship in its class that can pass through the expanded Panama Canal which is scheduled for completion in 2014, while maintaining a hull size allowing it to call at major LNG terminals around the world.

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This Startup Is Using AI to Help Keep Store Shelves Stocked

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Wisy currently has 16 employees, who work in Costa Rica, Panama, Peru, the Philippines, and the United States. Chen is based in Panama City. Unreliable Cloud Services Chen, a software engineer, founded her first company, Alcenit , in 2006. The consulting business worked with organizations to help them manage their IT department.

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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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