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NOVEMBER 4, 2019

SEALNG, the multi-sector industry coalition accelerating the widespread adoption of liquefied natural gas (LNG) as a marine fuel, welcomed Canadian LNG provider FortisBC to the growing coalition. FortisBC brings to the coalition nearly 50 years’ experience in LNG production in Western Canada.

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Mariner Fuel Alternative Fuels Canada 150

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AUGUST 25, 2023

Technology group Wärtsilä will power the biggest battery electric ship yet built with its battery-electric propulsion system and waterjets. The uniquely designed vessel will be fully battery powered, with e-motor driven Wärtsilä waterjets as the main propulsors. It will also be the world’s first electric, lightweight catamaran.

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Uruguay Batteries Battery Argentina 360

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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.

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Mariner Fuel Engine Available Today 243

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APRIL 26, 2023

Singapore—based Berge Bulk, one of the world’s leading independent dry bulk shipping companies, and ABS signed a joint project agreement to conduct a detailed feasibility study for the conversion of methanol-fueled propulsion system and aim to kickstart in Q1 2024. Wiernicki, ABS Chairman, President and CEO Wind power.

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Fuel Wind Mariner Conversion 293

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Alfa Laval is the driving force in a marine fuel cell development project exploring the potential of high-temperature proton exchange membrane (HT-PEM) fuel cells using methanol as fuel as a source of marine auxiliary power. —Alfa Laval’s Jeroen van Riel, Business Development Manager, Marine Energy Systems.

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Fuel Mariner DC Conversion 195

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OCTOBER 14, 2022

Hillcrest Energy Technologies, a developer of power conversion technologies and control system solutions for next-generation electrical systems, and Hercules Electric Mobility, a company bringing electric propulsion systems to market for recreational boating and marine applications, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU).

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Mariner Energy Electric Electrical 259

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APRIL 29, 2021

Carbon Clean, a developer of low-cost carbon capture technology, has entered into an agreement with power-to-fuels developer Liquid Wind. When used as marine fuel, eMethanol reduces carbon emissions by 94% compared to current fossil fuels.

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Wind Mariner Carbon Clean 186

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AUGUST 11, 2022

The solution was defined during Expleo’s feasibility study into clean power propulsion systems, funded through the UK Department for Transport’s (DfT) Clean Marine Demonstration Competition (CMDC). —Jonathan Taylor, VP of Marine, Expleo. Bibby Wavemaster 1, the model vessel. million (US$1.7

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Global Mariner Fuel Wind 512

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

Bloom Energy and Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI), a part of Samsung Group, today are collaborating to design and develop ships powered by Bloom Energy’s solid oxide fuel cell technology. SHI aims to be the first shipbuilder to deliver a large cargo ship for ocean operation powered by fuel cells running on natural gas.

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Gas Industrial Industry Mariner 281

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. Ground Support Equipment: In a strategic collaboration with Textron Ground Support Equipment Inc.,

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GM Mariner Concept Chevrolet 418

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APRIL 20, 2021

The test installation will explore the technology’s potential as a source of marine auxiliary power. Blue World Technologies’ complete system includes a methanol reformer for fuel conversion, DC/DC for power conversion and fuel cell stack for power production.

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Mariner Fuel DC Denmark 243

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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. Steeper Energy was founded in 2011 and is backed by TOM Capital.

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Waste Energy Oil Conversion 293

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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. Current X72DF engines are available in 5-cylinder up to 8-cylinder configuration, covering a power range from 10,400 to 25,800kW at 69 to 89rpm.

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Engine Fuel Mariner Alternative Fuels 259

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JUNE 8, 2021

HYSEAS III follows HYSEAS I and HYSEAS II, and aims to build on the previous projects’ findings by demonstrating that fuel cells may be successfully integrated with a proven marine hybrid electric drive system (electric propulsion, control gear, batteries etc.), along with associated hydrogen storage and bunkering arrangements.

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Hydrogen Design Fuel Mariner 436

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NOVEMBER 24, 2013

GE Transportation announced the first sale of its new 12V250 Marine Diesel Engine that is designed to meet EPA Tier 4i and IMO Tier III Emissions standards. The vessel, model MT6022, is designed for Oceaneering by Marin Teknikk.

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Mariner Transportation Diesel Engine 231

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JUNE 22, 2023

Moller - Maersk (Maersk) will retrofit an existing container ship to a dual-fuel methanol powered vessel. As a first in the shipping industry, A.P. The first engine retrofit in the industry is scheduled to be conducted medio 2024 and it is the intent to replicate on sister vessels when going for special survey in 2027.

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Engine Conversion Fuel Green 284

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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. Both companies have set out to prove that hydrogen can safely and efficiently deliver power for civil aero engines and are already planning a second set of tests, with a longer-term ambition to carry out flight tests.

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Hydrogen Engine Concept Mariner 431

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OCTOBER 20, 2021

With complementary technologies, customers, verticals and markets, Ballard and Forsee Power expect their partnership to increase technological performance, optimize costs, extend service life, and reduce customer friction points by providing pre-integrated and optimized electric powertrain solutions.

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Hydrogen Fuel Power Powered 170

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JUNE 3, 2011

Wärtsilä, a leading provider of power solutions to both the marine and energy markets, and Versa Power Systems (VPS), a developer of high-power planar solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs), entered a cooperative agreement to develop and integrate Versa Power’s SOFC technology into Wärtsilä products. Earlier post.).

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Mariner Power Powered Fuel 210

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AUGUST 9, 2019

The Acta Centaurus , a DP2 walk-to-work construction support vessel owned by Netherlands-based Acta Marine, will thus gain fuel consumption and environmental benefits through being able to operate the vessel with less running engines at more optimized load. —Joel Knif, General Manager, Marine Project Sales, Wärtsilä Marine.

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Hybrid Mariner Netherlands Installation 255

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OCTOBER 31, 2021

MEYER NEPTUN Engineering, a new startup within the Meyer Group focused on green innovations in the maritime industry, plans to work with the Leibniz Institute for Catalysis (LIKAT Rostock) on the establishment and operation of a development platform for power-to-liquid fuels from renewable energy and CO 2.

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Climate Engine Fuel Power 186

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FEBRUARY 14, 2023

The electrification project represents an important milestone for PG&E’s Electric Vehicle (EV) Fleet Program, expanding the program’s support of transportation electrification to include the marine sector. The increased energy requirement per mile shows the significant challenge associated with electrifying the marine sector.

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Mariner Grid Fleet Electric 259

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AUGUST 28, 2017

On 27 October 2016, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) announced that beginning on 1 January 2020, the maximum sulfur content allowed in marine bunker fuel will be reduced from 3.50% mass by mass (m/m) to 0.50% m/m (35,000 ppm to 5,000 ppm)—five years earlier than many expected. Earlier post.) —Kurt Barrow.

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Mariner 2020 Fuel Oil 150

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APRIL 11, 2020

In a three-year Business Finland BioFlex project, VTT—the Finnish state-owned research agency—and partners are exploring how suitable fuel oils made from biomass and waste plastics are for power plants and ship diesel engines. Internal-combustion engine power plants use natural gas or heavy fuel oil in diesel engines.

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Waste Oil Finland Power 170

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NOVEMBER 27, 2011

Wärtsilä Corporation has completed the conversion of the 25,000 dwt product tanker Bit Viking from heavy fuel oil to liquefied natural gas (LNG) operation. The conversion enables the Bit Viking to qualify for lower nitrogen oxides (NO x ) emission taxes under the Norwegian NO x fund scheme. The converted Bit Viking. Click to enlarge.

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Conversion Oil Fuel Mariner 210

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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. Resolute Marine Energy, Inc.

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Mariner Energy Alaska New Jersey 210

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NOVEMBER 25, 2020

They will incorporate experts in hydrodynamics, structural dynamics, control systems, power electronics, grid connections, and performance optimization. The proposed RAFT, made up of multiple micro-turbines, has a modularized architecture with reconfigurable units, making it adaptable to different applications and marine environments.

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Mariner Universal Grid Water 418

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MARCH 30, 2022

Through Power to X (PTX), the conversion of renewable energy to other usable forms, green e-methanol is an optimal solution for Denmark to store excess renewable power, stabilize its national power grid, and produce a sustainable carbon neutral renewable fuel.

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Denmark Vehicles Iceland Renewable 446

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MARCH 17, 2014

The construction of a new north-south electric power line is being extensively discussed in Germany. MAN SE, one of Europe’s leading manufacturers of commercial vehicles, engines and mechanical engineering equipment, and mostly owned by the Volkswagen Group, prefers “power-to-gas” instead. MAN’s turbine technology is also relevant.

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Gas Power Powered Gas-Electric 279

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MARCH 30, 2012

The conversion features Corvus’ AT6500 48 volt lithium polymer battery packs. Corvus’ lithium polymer batteries last up to 10 times longer and have up to 10 times more power and energy storage than lead acid batteries. This diesel-to-hybrid retrofit represents Europe’s first low emissions hybrid tugboat. Corvus uses Dow Kokam cells.

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Polymer Mariner Hybrid Lead Acid 218

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MARCH 30, 2023

—Marita Krems, Head of Four-Stroke Marine & License, MAN Energy Solutions MAN Energy Solutions announced the launch of the 49/60DF at the 2022 SMM trade fair in Hamburg. Conversions are straightforward as all engine variants originate from an initial, modular engine design.

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Diesel Gas Mariner Engine 259

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OCTOBER 7, 2022

Building on a successful collaboration, Volvo Penta and CMB.TECH are expanding their collaboration to accelerate the development of dual-fuel hydrogen-powered solutions for both on land and at sea applications. The strengthened collaboration will include joint projects ranging from pilots to small-scale industrialization.

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Volvo Hydrogen Engine Fuel 195

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

The energy storage, which consists of hydraulic accumulators, enables energy-efficient recovery of kinetic energy and peak power supply. For cylinder-driven functions, smart actuators are used to achieve energy-efficient conversion from hydraulic power to a variable force and speed.

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Volvo South Korea Energy Storage Sweden 243

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DECEMBER 17, 2022

This is a unique application that will set a new standard for offshore turbine installation and sustainable marine operations, as well as being a great showcase for our mixed-engine concept. —Elvis Ettenhofer, Head of Marine Four-Stroke APAC, MAN Energy Solutions. —Cadeler’s CEO, Mikkel Gleerup. Cadeler F-class.

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Wind Installation Engine Supplies 259

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MARCH 14, 2013

ABB led a $12-million investment in Scotrenewables Tidal Power, a provider of tidal turbine systems, to support the rollout of a new hydrokinetic device and to expand ABB’s renewable energy assets. The funding is being used specifically to roll out a larger and more advanced tidal energy conversion system known as the SR2000.

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Companies Power Powered Mariner 236

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JUNE 7, 2023

China-based Dongfang Electric Corporation (DEC) reported successful testing of non-desalinated seawater electrolysis technology for hydrogen production powered by offshore wind. Dongfu One integrates on-site hydrogen production, smart energy conversion management, safety monitoring and control, as well as loading and unloading systems.

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Hydrogen Production Wind Electric 422

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MARCH 6, 2020

By working in close collaboration with highly competent partners, we intend to play an important role in facilitating a cleaner and more profitable future for the marine sector. —Project Owner Jonas Åkerman, Director of Research & Technology Development, Wärtsilä Marine.

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Fuel Mariner Norway Emissions 291