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SEPTEMBER 18, 2019

Wärtsilä has launched the 31SG pure gas engine for marine market applications. The 31SG is based on the successful Wärtsilä 31 product platform; the diesel version of the engine has been recognized by Guinness World Records as being the world’s most efficient 4-stroke diesel engine. MW, at 720 and 750 rpm.

Mariner 207

Mariner Gas Engine Hybrid 207

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DECEMBER 7, 2019

The California Air Resources Board (ARB) announced the opening off the application period for the competitive Volkswagen Mitigation Trust Combustion Freight and Marine Project funding. emission transformation of the heavy?duty Background. duty fleet.

Mariner 150

Mariner California Emissions Fleet 150

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JANUARY 31, 2019

As part of a strategy to continue providing low-emissions solutions for harsh offshore operating environments, Siemens has opened a fully robotized and digitalized plant in Norway that will develop and manufacture energy storage technologies for both marine and offshore oil and gas applications. Copyright: Neil Robertson.

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Energy Storage Mariner Li-ion Oil 239

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2022

Dutch marine battery system supplier EST-Floattech has delivered 1092 kWh of battery capacity for new, all-electric ferry Wellingdorf in a contract with system integrator Holland Ship Electric. Due to the split battery system, the vessel has redundancies and has no back-up power provided by a diesel engine.

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All-Electric Battery Batteries Mariner 370

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MAY 27, 2014

The first order for a UEC50LSH-Eco low-speed marine diesel engine being developed by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Marine Machinery & Engine Co., MHI-MME) was placed with Kobe Diesel Co., The UEC50LSH-Eco is the first in a new series of low-speed marine diesel engines that MHI-MME is developing to follow its LSE series.

Mariner 199

Mariner Mitsubishi Diesel Engine 199

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JULY 15, 2013

The Cat marine hybrid power system uses AKA’s XeroPoint Hybrid system. Caterpillar Marine Power Systems has introduced the the Cat Powered Marine Hybrid System, a complete hybrid propulsion package applicable to all engine platforms. Diesel-electric: Power provided from auxiliary engines. Source: AKA. Click to enlarge.

Mariner 262

Mariner Hybrid Power Powered 262

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AUGUST 18, 2019

Ferry operator Scandlines signed an agreement with Norsepower Oy Ltd, leading clean technology and engineering company pioneering modern wind propulsion technology, to install Norsepower’s Rotor Sail Solution on board the M/V Copenhagen , a hybrid passenger ferry. Illustration of Scandlines hybrid ferry M/V Copenhagen with Rotor Sail.

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Installation Hybrid Wind Denmark 300

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MARCH 25, 2015

ABB has introduced a new offering, Azipod D, to its line of Azipod marine electric propulsion systems. This new Azipod D provides designers and ship builders with increased design flexibility in order to accommodate a wide range of hull shapes and propeller sizes, as well as simplicity of installation. Click to enlarge.

Mariner 150

Mariner Installation Power Powered 150

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AUGUST 11, 2022

MAN Energy Solutions has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Stena Teknik—Stena’s inhouse R&D division—and Proman—the world’s second largest methanol producer—regarding cooperation on a project to retrofit MAN 48/60 engines to make them capable of dual-fuel diesel and methanol operation. 13.7 – 14.7

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Engine Diesel Fuel Energy 186

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Swiss marine power company WinGD and shipbuilder Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) have agreed to cooperate on future fuel vessel applications with ammonia-fueled engines.

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Engine Industrial Industry Future 170

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MARCH 25, 2021

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has announced a strategy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to zero by the end of this century. A global leader in maritime powertrain technology, Yanmar was among the first companies to comply with environmental regulations with its development of dual-fuel marine engines.

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Hydrogen Fuel Mariner Japan 284

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MAY 2, 2014

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of $9 million in grant funding for clean diesel projects to reduce diesel pollution and emissions exposure from the nation''s existing fleet of diesel engines. The closing date for receipt of proposals is 17 June 2014.

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EPA Diesel Emissions Grant 210

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JUNE 5, 2020

With the International Maritime Organization announcing a strategy to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to zero by the end of this century, marine environmental regulations have been tightened worldwide and the implementation of emission control areas has begun to have an effect on ship operations.

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Hydrogen Fuel Automobile Manufacturer Mariner 365

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NOVEMBER 16, 2019

Recently, DNV GL identified the five most promising alternative fuels for shipping, with hydrogen as the ultimate zero-emission solution. The ULSTEIN SX190 Zero Emission DP2 construction support vessel is Ulstein’s first hydrogen-powered offshore vessel, featuring a Nedstack fuel cell power system.

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Hydrogen Fuel Mariner Emissions 268

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AUGUST 26, 2012

Opcon, in collaboration with Wallenius Marine, recently completed the first reference installation of its Waste Heat Recovery technology for ocean-going vessels in a project supported by the Swedish Energy Agency. The aim is to save fuel while reducing emissions of CO 2 , NO x , sulfur and particles. The MV Figaro. Earlier post.)

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Waste Installation Mariner Fuel 300

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NOVEMBER 5, 2016

MAN Diesel & Turbo has won the order for a complete propulsion package for a chemical tanker. —Lex Nijsen, Head of Four-Stroke Marine, MAN Diesel & Turbo. HyProp ECO is a system solution that combines a diesel engine with a frequency-converter-driven shaft-alternator/motor and features multiple operational modes.

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Diesel Hybrid Mariner Convert 150

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

The Port of Frederikshavn, Steeper Energy and Aalborg University are partnering to establish a biomass biorefinery in Denmark to produce a sustainable drop-in sulfur-free marine fuel that will serve more than 100,000 vessels passing through the port annually.

Mariner 210

Mariner Denmark Fuel Finland 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. The companies aim to install the ammonia dual-fuel X72DF engine on a series of ten x 210,000 DWT bulk carriers to be built at a Chinese shipyard in 2025 and 2026.

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Engine Fuel Mariner Alternative Fuels 259

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OCTOBER 25, 2010

Clean Diesel Technologies, Inc. million in funding by the New York State Energy and Research Development Authority (NYSERDA) to supply diesel emission control technology as part of a New York City ferry emission reduction program. has been awarded $1.3

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Diesel Clean Cleaning Emissions 218

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OCTOBER 7, 2022

CMB.TECH owns, operates, and designs large marine and industrial applications powered by hydrogen and ammonia—fuels that it both manufactures and supplies to its customers. From the initial dual-fuel technology projects we have seen reductions of CO 2 emissions up to 80%. —Heléne Mellquist, President of Volvo Penta.

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Volvo Hydrogen Engine Fuel 195

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MARCH 20, 2015

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded $8 million to communities in 21 states and Puerto Rico to reduce emissions from the nation’s existing fleet of diesel engines through the agency’s Diesel Emission Reduction Act ( DERA ) program. The full list of projects selected for 2014 DERA funds: California.

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Puerto Rico EPA Clean Cleaning 150

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MAY 19, 2015

Tenneco’s SCR aftertreatment system features a complete dosing control solution specifically designed for marine engine applications up to 7,500 kW or 10,000 hp. The integrated soot blower option enables the Tenneco SCR system to deliver consistent emissions reduction when used with high-sulfur fuels. Click to enlarge.

Mariner 150

Mariner Engine Japan South Korea 150

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MAY 17, 2020

The entire life cycle of the passenger cars is taken into account, including the manufacture of the vehicles and the environmentally relevant emissions from driving. Eutrophication of non-marine aquatic environments [kg N-eq.]. Eutrophication of non-marine aquatic environments [kg P-eq.]. Noise emissions [Person-Pascal/second].

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Mariner Climate Change DC Cars 435

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MARCH 26, 2020

The research will help the company to prepare for the use of ammonia as a fuel that can contribute to reducing both the shipping’s and energy sectors’ greenhouse gas emissions. —Kaj Portin, General Manager, Fuel & Operational Flexibility, Wärtsilä Marine. Earlier post.). Earlier post.)

Mariner 286

Mariner Gas-Electric Engine Gas 286

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JULY 1, 2009

As the next steps in a strategy to cut harmful emissions from ocean-going vessels, the US Environmental Protection Agency is proposing new engine emissions and fuel standards for large marine diesel engines on US-flagged ships that would harmonize with international standards. Earlier post.) Earlier post.)

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Mariner EPA Standards International 170

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JANUARY 22, 2019

The MTU hybrid propulsion system will consist of two 12-cylinder MTU Series 2000 diesel engines (each delivering around 1,432 kW/1,947 hp), on-board generators, electric propulsion modules, transmission system, batteries, control and monitoring systems and can be expanded on a modular basis.

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2020 Hybrid Power Powered 341

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DECEMBER 8, 2014

Tenneco’s new marine SCR system has demonstrated effective NO x reduction in bench and field testing. The system is designed specifically for high-horsepower engines in the marine, stationary and locomotive markets, providing precise and reliable delivery of liquid urea.

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Mariner 2015 Engine Production 199

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JUNE 14, 2016

Spearheaded by Scripps Associate Director Bruce Appelgate and co-led by Scripps atmospheric scientist Lynn Russell, the biofuel project investigated the viability of using hydrotreated renewable diesel fuel (HRD) on a long-term basis. In the process, the vessel used a total of 52,500 gallons of 100% renewable diesel.

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Renewable Diesel Emissions Fuel 150

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JANUARY 30, 2023

It will showcase the port’s commitment to the energy transition and demonstrate hydrogen as an emission-free fuel. Source: Port of Amsterdam The Neo Orbis project partners note that while sodium borohydride offers high volumetric energy density (close to diesel) and is safer than gas or liquid hydrogen, the economic side is a challenge.

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Sodium Hydrogen Fuel 2001 284

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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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APRIL 21, 2018

The main engines on up to nine cruise ships will switch from diesel to gas power and the upgrade will also include installation of a hybrid battery system. The ships will completely change their power system with the installation of new Rolls-Royce LNG-engines as part of a new hybrid system.

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Gas Diesel Hybrid Power 225

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MARCH 1, 2021

CWind, a leading provider of project services, crew transfer vessels (CTVs) and GWO-accredited training courses to the offshore wind industry, and part of the Global Marine Group (a market leader in offshore engineering), has delivered the world’s first hybrid-powered Surface Effect Ship (SES), the CWind Pioneer. —Trygve H.

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Hybrid Power Powered Wind 273

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AUGUST 4, 2019

Funded by Pennsylvania’s share of the settlement with Volkswagen Group of America, the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)is committing funding for a range of clean energy transportation projects on our roads, at schools, and at marine ports and airports. million settlement with Volkswagen. Multi-county. Allegheny County.

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Pollution Transportation Pennsylvania Philadelphia 199

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MAY 10, 2013

The Government of Canada is adopting stricter environmental standards to reduce air emissions from ships navigating in Canadian waters. These changes further align Canada’s air emission standards with the United States. The changes we are announcing today will help make our oceans and lakes cleaner by reducing ship emissions.

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Canada Emissions Standards Water 259

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FEBRUARY 9, 2011

MAN Diesel & Turbo has signed a cooperation agreement with Swedish energy and environmental technology company, Opcon. The Opcon Powerbox directly influences the performance of ships by reducing the amount of fossil fuels they consume during operation by 5-10%, cutting carbon, NO x and sulphur emissions.

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Waste Diesel Emissions Mariner 186

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JULY 23, 2021

Tenneco is putting its 100-plus years of powertrain expertise in improving vehicle fuel efficiency and reducing emissions to work to explore synthetic fuels (e-fuels) as a viable near-term solution to further maximize the efficiency and minimize the carbon footprint of internal combustion engines (ICE).

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Climate Fuel Emissions Engine 243

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JANUARY 15, 2012

Foss, which owns and operates one of the largest tug and barge fleets on the US West Coast, partnered with AKA, a Canadian system integrator and marine engineering company, in developing this technology. Diesel engines are designed to optimally perform at or near their full load design point. System schematic. Click to enlarge.

Mariner 239

Mariner Los Angeles Hybrid Energy 239