Wärtsila-designed vessels will feature optimal fuel consumption and flexibility in pipe laying operations.

'Previously, ship owners specifying 5 ppm have had to take the word of the equipment supplier that the system really does meet the limit.'

Systems are expected to reduce transit costs and reduce carbon dioxide emissions.

DFDS official also cites reliability issues with system installed on its vessel.

'Unique opportunity' to be at the forefront of innovation in alternative fuels.

Looking ahead to new rebuilding requirements that come into force in 2015.

Hybrid system able to save more than 8% of fuel, says GE Marine spokesman.

MARAD 'recognises' limited Federal funding opportunities for maritime sector for emission reduction projects.

New solution will be able to reduce fuel consumption by as much as 20%, says President of NAPA.

'We have shown that we have the technologies as well as the knowledge to become sustainable and safeguard our blue planet.'

Programme will boost the competitiveness of Canadian ports, says Minister of Transport.

'We recognise the importance of the IMO PSPC in extending the reliability and lifetime of cargo oil tanks in crude oil tankers.'

First Becker Intelligent Monitoring System (BIMS) has been installed on the new Car Carrier MV Titania of Wilh. Wilhelmsen.

A vessel transiting through the English Channel can save $9,400 in bunker costs on one journey.

Arthur Thomas Senior and Mike Kellner join the team to improve on technical competence.

New Wartsila X92 engine model able to reduce fuel consumption by up to 10% and beyond.

Engineers have developed a new way to convert power to thrust that 'circumvents all the inefficiencies of the propeller'.