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JUNE 7, 2023

Ocean Energy Systems (OES) is the short name for the Technology Collaboration Programme on Ocean Energy Systems, an intergovernmental collaboration between countries founded in 2001 which operates under a framework established by the International Energy Agency (IEA) in Paris. The test site has five berths, with a total capacity of 5 MW.

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JUNE 26, 2020

In an EU-funded research project, an international consortium is aiming to develop new production methods for sustainable marine fuels to replace heavy fuel oils in shipping. However, HFOs are banned in the national waters of many countries. Although cleaner fuels are available, many companies opt for HFOs due to their low cost.

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Mariner Oil Fuel Cleaner 273

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MAY 29, 2020

A Northwestern Engineering-led team has developed a highly porous smart sponge that selectively soaks up oil in water. With an ability to absorb more than 30 times its weight in oil, the sponge could be used to clean up oil spills inexpensively and efficiently without harming marine life. —Vikas Nandwana.

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Water Oil Mariner Pollution 243

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JANUARY 15, 2021

Ricardo plc and AFC Energy plc, a leading provider of hydrogen power generation technologies, signed a collaboration agreement on the joint creation of hydrogen fuel cell product and service offerings, with an initial focus on marine, rail and stationary power generation.

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MAY 12, 2023

For 20 years, BASF Environmental Catalyst and Metal Solutions has been a leader in membrane and MEA technology for high temperature proton exchange membrane (HT-PEM) fuel cells with a strong foundation in precious metal services and catalysis. In the future, HT-PEM fuel cells will be also available for heavy-duty mobility and marine power.

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NOVEMBER 11, 2019

Following the installation of a first-of-its-kind Dynamic Positioning (DP) system onboard the harbor tug PSA Polaris , Wärtsilä, in collaboration with PSA Marine, is carrying out trials of the autonomous tug in the Port of Singapore under real-world conditions. —Bernard Wong, Head of Fleet Management at PSA Marine.

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Singapore Mariner Installation IDEA 170

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JULY 23, 2023

During an update on the development status, Ken Yamashita, Project Head for the Lunar Exploration Mobility Works Project, noted that the technologies under development and being fine-tuned for the lunar rover will be applied back on Earth. Overall, Toyota sees RFC technology as contributing to global circular living and carbon neutrality.

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JULY 14, 2023

This marks a major milestone on our road to developing a full-scale two-stroke ammonia marine engine. This successful combustion represents yet another, important step towards decarbonizing the marine market and bringing big things to zero. Interest in this breakthrough has been overwhelming. —Thomas S.

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Engine Mariner Water Oil 369

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MARCH 3, 2021

physically moving the macroalgae between deep nutrient-rich water at night and shallow depths within the photic zone during the day to optimize growth. 13 C values suggesting that the depth-cycled kelp were not nitrogen-deficient and assimilated nutrients from deep water. The researchers used a depth-cycling approach—i.e.,

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JUNE 24, 2023

Porsche and the Frauscher Shipyard in Austria are developing an electric yacht—the Frauscher x Porsche 850 Fantom Air—that is intended to set standards on the water with its typical Porsche E-Performance. Porsche has optimized and further developed its drive technology designed for road vehicles for use on the water.

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CleanTechnica EVs

APRIL 2, 2024

Munich, Germany Infineon Technologies AG (FSE: IFX / OTCQX: IFNNY) and HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering Co. continued] The post Infineon & HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering Jointly Develop Ship Electrification Technology appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Engine Mariner Germany Energy 91

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FEBRUARY 8, 2017

Inspired by the Japanese concept of sato-umi —the convergence of land and sea where human and marine life can harmoniously coexist—Honda has established the Honda Marine Science Foundation , a new initiative to address marine ecosystem restoration and the impact of humans and climate change on oceans and intertidal areas.

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Mariner Honda Long Beach Climate Change 150

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APRIL 12, 2023

Generation of H 2 and O 2 from untreated water sources represents a promising alternative to ultrapure water required in contemporary proton exchange membrane-based electrolysis. —Marin et al. Marin, J.T. The results of their study, published in Joule , could help advance efforts to produce low-carbon fuels.

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Hydrogen Mariner Water Sodium 418

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MAY 12, 2021

Leclanché SA will provide its proprietary battery technology to Canadian Pacific (CP) for its innovative Hydrogen Locomotive Program. The project is designed to evaluate the combined technologies’ readiness for the freight rail sector. Earlier post.) The market for freight rail is large and growing across the world.

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Hydrogen South Africa Batteries Battery 307

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OCTOBER 29, 2020

Cargill and BAR Technologies have embarked on a strategic project with naval architect Deltamarin to bring cutting edge wind propulsion technology to commercial shipping. Changing regulations and uncertainty about future greener marine fuels makes choosing the right vessel to charter with a long-term view complicated.

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Wind Mariner Emissions 2008 303

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MAY 11, 2023

Honeywell has introduced its new, UOP eFining technology, a ready-now solution for producing low-carbon sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). HIF Global, the world’s leading eFuels company, intends to deploy the new technology to produce eSAF at its second US eFuels facility— its first eSAF facility in the US. Earlier post.)

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Global Chile Hydrogen Fuel 199

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DECEMBER 15, 2019

SAL Heavy Lift, a member of the Harren & Partner Group and one of the world’s leading carriers specialized in sea transport of heavy lift and project cargo, is the first shipping company in the world to adopt a new hydrogen/methanol technology to its fleet. —Marc Sima, CEO of FUELSAVE GmbH.

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Hydrogen Mariner Cleaner Emissions 195

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APRIL 28, 2021

The California Energy Commission is awarding $2 million (GFO-20-604, Hydrogen Fuel Cell Demonstrations in Rail and Marine Applications at Ports (H2RAM)) and Southern California Gas Co. The boat will be fueled with hydrogen through mobile, portable systems developed by ZEI for marine vessel fueling. Joseph Pratt, CEO of ZEI.

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San Francisco Hydrogen California Long Beach 170

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MARCH 13, 2010

Marine Corps Commandant Gen. Conway and other Marine and Navy leaders recently toured technical demonstrations by nearly 30 commercial vendors at the first Experimental Forward Operating Base (ExFOB) at Marine Corps Base Quantico. Reducing resupply needs also keeps Marines safer. Logistics train in Afghanistan.

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Mariner Afghanistan Water Power 218

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

The hot, humid environment of tropical marine areas such as Australia’s Great Barrier Reef can wreak havoc on the marine autonomous systems. Underwater and surface MAS are used for marine monitoring, locating objects such as mines on the seafloor, and rescuing swimmers.

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Water Mariner Australia Engine 94

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JULY 12, 2021

Alfa Laval, a world leader in heat transfer, centrifugal separation and fluid handling, has acquired a minority stake in the Netherlands-based technology company Marine Performance Systems (MPS). MPS’ air lubrication technology (FluidicAL) significantly reduces ships’ friction when sailing, resulting in fuel savings.

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Companies Mariner Installation Netherlands 243

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JANUARY 6, 2023

Infinitum, creator of the air core motor ( earlier post ), introduced Aircore Mobility, a next-generation, axial flux propulsion and traction motor designed to sustainably power passenger and commercial electric vehicles, as well as aviation, marine, construction, agricultural machines and auxiliary applications.

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OCTOBER 24, 2022

New research from Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden, finds that the discharge water from ships’ exhaust gas treatment systems—i.e., For many years, we’ve flagged the fact that scrubbers account for disproportionately large emissions of hazardous and acidifying substances into the marine environment.

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Exhaust Emissions Mariner Gas 170

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Centers have developed new technology that provides imagery of complex three-dimensional seafloor features with unprecedented accuracy and geolocation. Researchers at the USGS Pacific and St. Diagram of the SQUID-5 towed surface vehicle and the waterproof camera housings with labeled components.

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Florida Mariner Tahoe Water 150

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APRIL 12, 2014

In an effort to improve future data management and access, DOE’s Water Power Program is establishing a Marine and Hydrokinetics (MHK) Data Repository to manage the receipt, protection, and dissemination of scientific and technical data generated by DOE-funded awards.

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Mariner Water Clean Cleaning 236

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AUGUST 24, 2022

The deal lets Candela tap into advanced automotive battery technology and scale up production of its electric boats. I am fascinated by way Candela’s boats glide elegantly and efficient through, or better, over the water—amazing proof of the great aesthetics and experiences modern, sustainable technology can create.

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Batteries Battery Mariner Electric 259

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JANUARY 31, 2012

Borla Performance Industries , a leader in the design and manufacture of stainless steel performance exhaust, has an option to license a novel nanopore membrane technology developed at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). The heat recovered could serve to preheat boiler feed water, thus providing an energy savings.

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MAY 16, 2022

Using new analytical methods, the research group “CritMET: Critical Metals for Enabling Technologies” led by Michael Bau, Professor of Geochemistry at Jacobs University in Bremen has studied the distribution of germanium and gallium in iron-manganese crusts from the deep sea. Source: Jacobs University). 2021.05.019. Ernst, D.M.,

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Mariner Environment Universal Water 343

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AUGUST 4, 2023

More than 1GWh of batteries are now sailing on waters globally, reflecting 72% industry growth in 2022, according to a new report from IDTechEx. Based on primary supplier interviews, it further shares technology analysis and price information on marine Li-ion battery systems ($/kWh 2020 - 2044) and electric propulsion systems.

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2010

The US Department of Energy (DOE) has selected 27 projects for more than $37 million in funding to accelerate the technological and commercial readiness of emerging marine and hydrokinetic (MHK) technologies, which seek to generate renewable electricity from oceans and free-flowing rivers and streams. DOE Funding: $240,000.

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JANUARY 21, 2010

Initial testing of Cavitation Technologies, Inc. CTI) new HydroFuel water-diesel blend indicates that using 10-20% water-in-oil emulsion (diesel) allows the reduction of fuel consumption by up to 12% and reduces the emission of NO x by 40%, and that of sulfur dioxide and hydrogen sulfide by 50%.

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Water Diesel Cleaner Emissions Mariner 186

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DECEMBER 23, 2012

Statoil has made the investment decision to develop the Mariner heavy oil field development in the UK North Sea. The Mariner Field is located on the East Shetland Platform of the UK North Sea approximately 150 km east of the Shetland Isles. The heavy oil project will require pioneering technology in order to be developed.

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AUGUST 29, 2022

which has developed its own integrated subcritical-water organic-waste power-generation system (ISOP) system, which decomposes organic substances using subcritical-water-treating technology and ultimately produces green energy products such as biofuels. methane and hydrogen), bio-coke, and the like.

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Waste Companies Water Coal 448

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JANUARY 27, 2023

Topsoe and Steeper Energy , a developer of biomass conversion technologies, signed a global licensing agreement for a complete waste-to-fuel solution. The end-products include Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), marine biofuel, and renewable diesel from waste biomass. It has a particularly low oxygen content of less than 10% by weight.

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JUNE 12, 2023

The report, which assesses evidence on future critical minerals needs, the potential for recycling and technology innovation, and the environmental impact of deep-sea mining finds that there is much uncertainty about the future balance of supply and demand. Frontiers in Marine Sciences 4, 418 doi: 10.3389/fmars.2017.00418 2017.00418

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DECEMBER 19, 2020

has selected Siemens Energy to provide advanced marine solutions for the country’s first fleet of 23 boats to be equipped with electric propulsion drive trains with energy storage integration (batteries) and vessel automation technologies. India’s first greenfield and largest shipbuilding yard, Cochin Shipyard Ltd.,

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OCTOBER 10, 2012

UQM Technologies’ PowerPhase Pro 100 electric propulsion system is powering the new all-electric Mylne Bolt 18 yacht tender, which made its debut in September at the 2012 Monaco Yacht Show. This marks the second marine application for UQM PowerPhase systems. Ridenour, President and CEO of UQM Technologies. —Eric R.

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