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2018 Jun 04
Containers
Abu Dhabi Ports launches blockchain technology for efficient operations
Maqta Gateway, an Abu Dhabi Ports subsidiary, is the first Abu Dhabi entity to develop and launch its own blockchain technology – Silsal
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2018 Jun 01
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EU-Funded Project to Enable Autonomous Navigation in Close Proximity Is Advancing
An EU-funded research project which aims to create conditions for autonomous vessel navigation is in its Concept Definition phase and will move on to the Technology Adaption and Integrations Work Package (WP03) this summer, Kongsberg said.
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2018 May 08
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Introducing "Smart Bolts"
In the future, intelligent wireless bolts in wind turbines or satellites may be able to let the operator know when something is wrong. This could reduce the risk of human injuries and save cost.
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2018 May 02
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New AI Technologies to Boost Subsea Operations
WFS Technologies, the University of Aberdeen and the Aberdeen-based Oil & Gas Innovation Centre have announced a project to design and build the world’s first ExtremeEdge OLM (On-line Monitoring) system for offshore subsea and platform structures.
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2018 Apr 20
Port of Rotterdam
Port of Rotterdam Authority launches new Pronto application
This week, the Port of Rotterdam Authority presented the first version of its new digital application Pronto. Pronto constitutes a major step forward when it comes to improving efficiency for the...
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2018 Apr 12
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Low carbon shipping: Solar and wind assisted vessels set sail
As global governments clash over the level of ambition the shipping industry should incorporate in its international climate plan this week, the green economy continues to push forward a host of innovations which promise to cut the carbon impact of seafaring vessels.
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2018 Apr 06
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Wind Power Ready To Be Part Of GHG Reduction Targets Set By IMO – Norsepower
Tuomas Riski, CEO of Norsepower Oy Ltd., the leading provider of low- maintenance, software operated, and data verified auxiliary wind propulsion systems, this week said wind power was ready to be a part of meeting Paris-aligned greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction targets set by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) in April this year.
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2018 Apr 05
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Switching fuels for cleaner air
Hamburg Süd and Electrolux are reducing sulfur dioxide emissions – Boosting sustainability in the transportation chain
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2018 Apr 04
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Kongsberg and Wilhelmsen Launch Autonomous-Shipping JV
This week, shipping conglomerate Wilhelmsen Group announced that it is launching Massterly, an autonomous-shipping joint venture with technology firm Kongsberg.
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2018 Mar 09
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NYK Group and JMU Develop Highly Efficient Ship Propeller
Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK), MTI Co. Ltd., and Japan Marine United Corporation (JMU) have successfully developed a highly efficient propeller by analyzing the conditions surrounding vessel propellers in actual operation.
