Ulstein Launches Discovery Series
and it needs a lot of power in order to maintain speed. Cruise and explorer vessels, on the other hand, need more than speed and robustness: “We’re considering alternative hull materials, such as composites, and the use of alternative energy sources such as solar panels. Energy conservation is of major importance, and battery banks save the energy gained from renewable energy for portioning out to the user as needed.“ “The norm for all our designs is a holistic profile in which the eco footprint is key. These categories of ships have slender and cost-efficie
GasLog Ltd. Announces Delivery of 'Solaris'
Dutch Shell plc. The vessel is a 155,000 cubic meter tri-fuel Diesel Electric (TFDE) LNG carrier that sets new standards for efficient performance and environmental protection. The vessel is classified to the ABS ENVIRO+ notation, signifying the highest level of environmental protection and energy conservation. Furthermore, the vessel is equipped with a new type of cargo compressors that will reduce the release of greenhouse gasses and offer enhanced cargo and heel management. GasLog has one further LNG carrier newbuilding due for delivery in 2014 one in 2015, four in 2016 and four in 2017
U.S. Navy Wants New Ideas to Save Energy
The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division (NSWCCD) has released a new Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) (N00167-13-BAA-01) seeking innovative concepts from industry (maritime and non-maritime) and academia that support Navy shipboard energy conservation needs. Of primary interest are development efforts with the potential for rapid transition to Fleet operations for Military Sealift Command (MSC) and Navy ships. White papers will be accepted through November 30, 2014. For BAA access: https://www.fbo.gov/ (search for N0016713BAA01) or http://www.navsea.
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