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20,000th slide fuel valve retrofitted
11 Jun 2013 15:01 GMT

Slide fuel valve is said to reduce fuel oil consumption and eliminate dripping from the fuel valve nozzle.

Cargill takes delivery of fuel-efficient tanker
11 Jun 2013 07:32 GMT

Vessel includes a number of features for improved fuel efficiency.

Ship efficiency software for ro-ro vessel
10 Jun 2013 05:33 GMT

Trials are said to have shown a 5.8 percent reduction in fuel consumption.

'Nose jobs' can produce 5% fuel savings
06 Jun 2013 07:45 GMT

Redesigning the bulbous bow of slow-steaming container ships can lead to fuel savings of 5% or above, according to data.

Wärtsilä launches 'more powerful' 34DF engine
05 Jun 2013 09:09 GMT

Latest engine version is said to also offer lower fuel consumption.

Research project aims to reduce the energy consumption of container ships by 10-20 percent.

New dual-fuel engine launched
04 Jun 2013 07:53 GMT

Engine is said to offer 'industry-leading efficiency' in gas mode.

First fuel-saving Environship launched
04 Jun 2013 07:24 GMT

Fuel-efficient vessel is said to reduce CO2 emissions by up to 40 percent.

Fuel-saving ships nominated for award
30 May 2013 13:02 GMT

Award will be presented to the vessel considered to have made the greatest contribution towards energy efficiency.

ECO Research Centre launched in Singapore
28 May 2013 13:14 GMT

First project will be 'Analytical Ship Performance Evaluation and Management'.

Long Beach adopts Energy Policy
23 May 2013 17:45 GMT

Plan will promote efficiency, conservation and innovation.

New system monitors fuel consumption
22 May 2013 04:55 GMT

Marine computer system can control wind and solar power devices and monitor fuel consumption.

New cruise line to launch fuel-efficient vessel
20 May 2013 08:17 GMT

Cruise line business to launch its first vessel in 2015.

ABB to step up promotion of Valve Control Management
16 May 2013 07:09 GMT

System helps a turbocharger to manage air actively so that an engine can operate at different speeds, loads and ambient conditions.

Shipper achieves 'C' efficiency rating
16 May 2013 06:45 GMT

Rating puts shipping firm in the top one-third for energy efficiency.

Sekimizu addresses MEPC 65
13 May 2013 14:44 GMT

IMO Secretary-General speaks at the opening of the 65th session of the Marine Environment Protection Committee.

Teekay selects fuel-saving engine
13 May 2013 08:51 GMT

Engine to be fitted on four product tankers.

MEPC to meet for 65th session
10 May 2013 08:44 GMT

Guidelines on energy efficiency measures and the development of a study for an updated GHG emissions estimate will be on the agenda.

Contract to build fuel-saving fishing vessel
09 May 2013 08:49 GMT

New vessel will offer fuel savings of around 30 percent or more, says fishing firm.

LNG set to fuel the future of shipping
09 May 2013 08:19 GMT

LNG is destined to become a key marine fuel in the future, says technology firm.