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NOVEMBER 17, 2019

The technology group Wärtsilä and Singapore-based PSA Marine will collaborate in the co-creation of smart technologies for the marine sector. The intention is to integrate the deep capabilities developed in the IntelliTug project with new configurations and concepts of hybrid, electric, and other clean energy sources.

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Mariner Clean Cleaning Singapore 199

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OCTOBER 31, 2021

Boundary Layer Technologies, a California-based marine technology startup, revealed its concept design for a fully electric hydrofoiling ferry: ELECTRA.

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Concept All-Electric Mariner Fuel Alternative 418

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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. IDEALFUEL seeks to develop methods to convert woody residual and waste materials such as sawdust and wood chips into renewable marine fuels.

Mariner 273

Mariner Oil Fuel Cleaner 273

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

MAN Energy Solutions and ABB have signed a Decarbonization Cooperation agreement regarding the development of a next-generation, Dual-Fuel, Electric+ (DFE+) propulsion concept for LNG carriers. MAN Energy Solutions and ABB intend to promote the concept to customers jointly. —Rune Lysebo, Global Head of Sales, ABB Marine & Ports.

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Concept Fuel Energy Mariner 170

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AUGUST 15, 2019

A consortium led by thyssenkrupp Marine Systems GmbH is developing a solid-oxide fuel cell system as an alternative power generation on ships. Compared with conventional propulsion systems using marine diesel as fuel, this is expected to reduce emissions by 99% for NO x and particulate matter and by more than 25% for carbon dioxide.

Mariner 220

Mariner Gas-Electric Fuel Gas 220

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MARCH 14, 2023

The AiP covers an upgrade concept for the four-stroke engine for conversion to dual-fuel running on methanol to provide greater flexibility to shipowners. Finally, methanol is also less hazardous to marine life compared with conventional marine fuels.

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Mariner Grant Conversion Fuel 413

Electric Cars Report

JULY 1, 2023

General Motors Defense unveiled its Electric Military Concept Vehicle (eMCV) at the Modern Day Marine 2023 trade show in Washington, D.C. The eMCV is a military vehicle based on the GMC Hummer EV, utilizing the same Ultium platform and drivetrain.

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Hummer Concept GM GMC 117

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JANUARY 30, 2012

Japan-based Eco Marine Power Co. EMP) unveiled a concept ship design incorporating its Aquarius Marine Renewable Energy (MRE) System. This concept design is called the Aquarius Eco Ship and is part of Eco Marine Power’s ongoing development efforts aimed at moving shipping towards a more sustainable future.

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Mariner Concept Power Powered 236

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JANUARY 24, 2022

Lightning eMotors has been named as the powertrain provider for an all-electric motorhome concept—the e-RV—under development by Winnebago Industries’ Advanced Technology Group (ATG). The concept version of the Winnebago Industries e-RV is the first all-electric motorhome designed by a major RV manufacturer.

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All-Electric Concept Electric Electrical 221

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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.

Mariner 150

Mariner Honda Long Beach Climate Change 150

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MARCH 6, 2021

OCI) and MAN Energy Solutions (MAN) to develop methanol and ammonia as marine fuels to support industry-wide decarbonization and environmental preservation efforts. Also, EPS will construct newbuild vessels with MAN engines powered by the same two alternative marine fuels. OCI intends to charter the first retrofitted vessel from EPS.

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Mariner Fuel Engine Available Today 243

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MARCH 16, 2021

Leading tanker shipping company Stena Bulk unveiled its concept InfinityMAX hybrid bulk carrier design for zero-carbon, multi-modal shipping. The InfinityMAX concept will use hydrogen as a marine fuel and wind turbines to generate further energy. —Erik Hånell, President & CEO, Stena Bulk.

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Concept Design Hybrid Hydrogen 243

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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. —Thomas S. 1 for 1-cylinder ammonia testing initiated.

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Engine Mariner Water Oil 369

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 23, 2021

GM’s demonstrated proof-of-concept electric conversion vehicles include the E-10 pickup, K-5 Blazer-E, eCOPO Camaro, and Project X built in collaboration with Cagnazzi Racing’s eCrate Solutions Group. Proof of concept vehicle shown. Proof of concept vehicle shown. a Textron Inc. Production vehicles may vary.

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GM Mariner Concept Chevrolet 418

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

TECO 2030 has launched a new product concept for its containerized fuel cells, the TECO 2030 Power Barge. The concept forms a scalable multimegawatt solution for electricity production for shore power from hydrogen. Fuel Cells can be used for almost any application and infrastructure solutions where power generation is needed.

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Concept Power Powered Fuel 195

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APRIL 26, 2016

ABB has introduced a new Dynamic AC (DAC) concept that optimizes marine engine speed, leading to significant fuel savings. In the Dynamic AC (DAC) concept, the electrical system is similar to a conventional AC system but designed to operate at variable frequency. The concept is new to the commercial maritime industry.

Mariner 150

Mariner Concept Fuel DC 150

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JUNE 3, 2020

The concept is supported by the Dutch Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management. The concept is based on the use of replaceable battery containers, to be known as “ZESPacks”. To make it easier for barge operators to sign-on to the concept, a ‘pay-per-use’ financing model has been developed.

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Concept Emissions 2000 Hydrogen 357

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AUGUST 3, 2022

Norway-based TECO2030, a provider of specifically designed modular fuel cell system for heavy-duty marine applications, and AVL List GmbH have signed a collaboration agreement under which TECO2030s fuel cell stacks will be deployed in AVL’s DemoTruck which is powered by the HyTruck Fuel Cell System.

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Fuel Mariner Norway Hydrogen 421

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FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Veteran boatbuilder Chris-Craft kicked off this year’s Miami International Boat Show by unveiling its first-ever all-electric boat concept. The Launch 25 GTe is a fully-operational electric boat concept that will be used for testing as the company looks to refine a commercialized product for the marine market.

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Miami Concept Mariner Electric 98

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APRIL 6, 2022

A consortium of shipping stakeholders aims to develop demonstrators for two-stroke and four-stroke marine engines running on ammonia fuel. The Ammonia 2-4 project seeks to advance viable concepts for ammonia fuel. —Sebastiaan Bleuanus, General Manager, Research Coordination & Funding, Wärtsilä Marine Power.

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Engine Mariner Concept Italy 210

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FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Swiss marine power company WinGD and Belgian shipping and cleantech group CMB.TECH have signed an agreement on the development of ammonia-fueled two-stroke engines. X72DF Under this joint development project, CMB.TECH will support WinGD in establishing its ammonia-fueled engine concept for a large bore engine.

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Engine Fuel Mariner Alternative Fuels 259

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APRIL 9, 2021

The shift in focus is based on Sogestran Group’s experience gained in Belgium, where Blue Line Logistics (BLL), another subsidiary of the Sogestran Group, operates three cargo vessels sailing under the concept name “Zulu”. The power generation system for Zulu will be supplied by ABB Marine & Ports, with fuel cells from Ballard.

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Hydrogen Commercial Mariner Europe 397

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JULY 14, 2021

The goal is to create a unique concept that can be standardized and implemented worldwide, allowing for large-scale hydrogen production. CEiiA has extended its experience of developing complex structures for sectors, including aerospace into the marine environment, and has competencies in systems, electronics, and connectivity.

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Wind Hydrogen Green Concept 221

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NOVEMBER 29, 2022

The two companies will work together to enable cost-effective production of hydrogen from LNG onboard marine vessels. The concept design will be ready by mid 2023 and the prototype testing unit will be ready during the second half of 2024.

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Hydrogen Production Mariner Carbon 221

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FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Ballard Power Systems and ABB have received an approval in principle (AiP) from leading classification society DNV for a jointly developed fuel cell concept capable of generating 3 megawatts, or 4,000 HP, of electrical power. The concept of the solution also envisions the integration with an energy storage system.

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Concept Power Powered Fuel 243

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NOVEMBER 29, 2022

The ground test was conducted on an early concept demonstrator using green hydrogen created by wind and tidal power. Green hydrogen for the tests was supplied by EMEC (European Marine Energy Centre), generated using renewable energy at their hydrogen production and tidal test facility on Eday in the Orkney Islands, UK. Aviation H2.

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Hydrogen Engine Concept Mariner 431

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MARCH 5, 2016

have reached a wide-ranging agreement to collaborate on technical development, production, and mutual parts use in the marine industry. A concept craft previewing the first product developed under this collaboration was on display at the Japan International Boat Show this week. Toyota Motor Corporation and Yanmar Co.,

Mariner 150

Mariner Toyota Hybrid Production 150

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MAY 13, 2022

Off-Road Electric Vehicle Charging Concepts. Decarbonization of Off-Road, Rail, and Marine Technologies. Decarbonization of Off-Road, Rail, and Marine Technologies Natural Gas Engine Demonstration for Off-Road, Rail, and Marine Applications Low-GHG Concepts for Off-Road Vehicles and Equipment. Materials Technology.

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Mariner Vehicles Gas-Electric Hydrogen 210

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JULY 15, 2021

Wärtsilä says that the test results are very encouraging, with one test engine performing very well when running on a fuel with 70% ammonia content at a typical marine load range. For the energy market, Wärtsilä expects to have an engine and plant concept for pure hydrogen operation ready by 2025.

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Hydrogen Carbon Mariner Norway 259

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DECEMBER 17, 2022

Each vessel will feature an engine configuration based on a mixed MAN medium- and high-speed engine concept with 2 × 6L32/44CR + 2 × 9L32/44CR + 2 × 12V175D engines. —Elvis Ettenhofer, Head of Marine Four-Stroke APAC, MAN Energy Solutions. MAN medium and high-speed engine concept. —Cadeler’s CEO, Mikkel Gleerup.

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Wind Installation Engine Supplies 259

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MARCH 3, 2021

Marine BioEnergy invented the concept of depth-cycling the kelp, and USC Wrigley scientists conducted the biological and oceanographic trial. —Brian Wilcox, co-founder and chief engineer of Marine BioEnergy. Reed at the Marine Science Institute at UC Santa Barbara.

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Mariner Water Utah California 468

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JUNE 15, 2022

The project will explore ammonia concepts for both diesel-fueled WinGD X-type engines and dual-fuel LNG X-DF engines. This project will give WinGD and HHI an important advantage in the development of ammonia-fuelled marine engines.

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Engine Hyundai Industrial Industry 284

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MARCH 18, 2022

The MethanolPac fuel supply system and Wärtsilä 32 Methanol engine comprise a full solution for methanol in marine applications. Wärtsilä will develop an ammonia-fueled engine concept by 2023, and a hydrogen concept by 2025. © Wärtsilä Corporation.

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Supplies Fuel Mariner Engine 259

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

Current difficulties and cost considerations regarding the production, distribution, and onboard storage of hydrogen have so far limited the sector’s interest in its direct use as a marine fuel. —Lars Anderson, Director, Product Management & Sales Support, Wärtsilä Marine Power. © Wärtsilä Corporation.

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Hydrogen Carbon Mariner Fuel 221

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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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Mariner Oil Oil-Sands 2007 225

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MARCH 10, 2023

This world-first order for a G80 methanol engine is just a continuation of the general market trend toward methanol where the ME-LGIM engine has become the de facto industry standard for large, methanol-fuelled, merchant marine vessels.

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Engine Fuel Mariner South America 365

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

Swiss marine power company WinGD and Korean engine builder HSD Engine have initiated a Joint Development Project (JDP) to advance the development of WinGD’s methanol-fueled big-bore engines. Under the JDP, WinGD will oversee combustion and injection research, exhaust aftertreatment requirements and engine concept design.

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Engine Fuel Mariner Diesel 370