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APRIL 2020 Vol. 101 Issue 1180 IMO 2020 Flapping-foil MS100 Wärtsilä WinGD hybridisation LR’s Muhammad Usman Wärtsilä R&D project Stefan Nysjö interview Goranov interview ALSO IN THIS ISSUE: ABB Turbo’s Dino Imhof | mya platform | Baudouin Moteurs pure gas | MET33MBII reference IMO 2020. EU-MRV. KRAL pumps can Data transmission handle these fuels. with KRAL fl owmeters. Low sulfur fuels. Avoid discussions Marine diesel oils. with authorities. Heavy fuel oil Keep emissions at scrubber retrofi t. the bottom. strong together! stay healthy! stay in touch! The supply of our products is given. NEW_2020-04_KRAL.indd 1 08.04.2020 11:40:57 A smarter perspective on marine propulsion Sustainable solutions driving engine efficiency and performance to deliver a low carbon future. wingd.com 356210_WinGD_Corporate_LNGWorldShipping_Apr_210x297_Af2.inddWinGD April 2020.indd 1 1 14/04/202017/04/2020 18:3707:40 CONTENTS APRIL 2020 10 FEATURES 29 12 Bringing hybrids to deep-sea Stefan Goranov, Program Manager NEWS 4 16 – Hybridisation at engine designer WinGD discusses efficiency gains and 24 Gasum inks first LBG contract REGULARS the next steps in the engine designer’s Energy company Gasum has entered into its first hybridisation programme. contract to supply a liquefied biogas (LBG) blend to a marine customer. The one-year contract is 10 22 Variability in 0.50%S fuels for a LNG 90:10 LBG blend, for two LNG-fuelled Leader Briefing Muhammad Usman, LR’s FOBAS product tankers under long-term charters to Dino Imhof of ABB product manager assesses the impact Sweden-based energy company Preem. Turbo identifies a clear of quality variance of VLSFO on and practical technical machinery equipment and offers some 26 Baudouin Moteurs dual-fuel pathway to address the recommendations going forward. energy transition targets Baudouin Moteurs is about to launch a pure-gas of world shipping. LNG engine into the stationary energy market 29 Flapping wing project later this year. The France-based engine designer A new EU-funded consortium, SeaTech, confirmed that it was also undertaking research 16 is developing a project to integrate a into a new dual-fuel engine with Weichai Design for flapping-wing propulsion device with destined for the marine market. Performance more precise combustion control of a As FRP projects dual-fuel engine. 28 First MET33MBII reference addressing fire, joining MHI-MME has received the first reference and flexibility issues 31 MS100 – Hybridisation for its new MET-MBII axial turbocharger. progress, Stevie Knight We look back over the long history of The manufacturer will supply MET33MBII asks whether the time is windpower and battery hybrid solutions. turbochargers for 12PC2-6B engines ripe for wider adoption manufactured by JFE Engineering Corporation. of large-structure 34 MS100 – Wärtsilä composites in As part of our series of articles celebrating shipbuilding. The Motorship’s centenary, we feature an interview with Wärtsilä’s Vice President, 38 Marine Power Solutions Stefan Nysjö. 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TheThe Motorship’s Motorship’s Propulsion Propulsion & & Future Future Fuels Conference will will taketake place place on on 17-19 17-19 November November 2020 2020inin Hamburg,Hamburg, Germany.Germany. www.motorship.com/enewswww.motorship.com/enews StayStay in intouch touch at at propulsionconference.com propulsionconference.com For the latest news and analysis go to www.motorship.com/news101 APRIL 2020 | 3 NEWS REVIEW Don’t just comply LNG SUPPLIER INKS FIRST MARINE LBG VIEWPOINT – be a step ahead NICK EDSTROM | Editor SUPPLY CONTRACT [email protected] Marking our homework As the global economy comes under unprecedented strains from overlapping supply and demand shocks, and the introduction of lockdowns across much of Europe in response to the coronavirus pandemic disrupts commercial relationships, the shipping industry’s ability to respond to these highly challenging circumstances demonstrates its flexibility and resilience. Amid these changes, the achievement of the Chinese shipbuilding industry in restarting production in February and delivering highly complex vessels for sea trial, such as the CMA CGM Jacques Saade, should not be underestimated. The ports of Amsterdam, Rotterdam and Antwerp have maintained normal operations, despite restrictions on transportation movements in Europe. Indeed, one of their main challenges is easing Thun Tankers Photo credit: transportation bottlenecks to speed the movement of goods away Energy company Gasum has 8 A sister vessel of Thun Evolve, from warehouses, storage tanks and stockyards. entered into its first contract to the 7,999dwt Thun Eos passing through a lock This is not to downplay the significant challenges that face the supply a liquefied biogas (LBG) shipping sector at present. blend to a marine customer. The new fuel blend will be Stagnant economic activity is impacting cashflow for ship owners The energy company has produced at Gasum’s Risavika and operators in a number of categories. The cruise sector’s difficulties entered into a one-year contract LNG production plant. Gasum do not need further discussion, while passenger ferry operators have to supply liquefied natural gas is sourcing the LBG component suspended or cut back on services on a number of crossings. (LNG) and renewable liquefied of the fuel from Danish But the shipping industry’s success in maintaining service levels until biogas (LBG) to two LNG-fuelled suppliers at present, now relies on national governments providing regulatory assistance. product tankers under long-term The Motorship understands. Seafarers’ right to be allowed to access shore leave needs to be charters to Sweden-based energy The two time-chartered respected during the crisis. This is occurring against the backdrop of company Preem. The tankers will product tankers that will be the introduction of restrictions on crew transit and transfer by several be supplied with a new fuel blend supplied with Gasum’s blend of countries (including Hong Kong, Singapore and Australia) in the last consisting of 90 percent LNG and renewable maritime fuel are the week of March. 10 percent LBG. 14,800dwt Tern Ocean and The EU has agreed to recommend that all workers involved in The new fuel blend will be 7,999dwt Thun Evolve. transportation, including seafarers, should enjoy free movement supplied via ship-to-ship The Thun Evolve has been within the EU, while the UK government has separately stated bunkering performed by Gasum’s dedicated to distributive traffic, support for ports to be kept open and for sick crew members to be LNG bunker vessel Coralius. The supplying Preem’s depots and allowed to access to medical treatment. fuel is expected to be supplied on customers in Sweden, Norway Meanwhile, ship operators need to operate responsibly in these an index-linked basis, with a fixed and Denmark, since entering challenging times. Crew availability constraints owing to travel premium for LBG to represent service in 2019. Alfa Laval PureSOx continues to lead the way restrictions is leading to crew poaching for hard to fill positions. production cost differentials. “Maritime transport is an You won’t be alone in choosing a SOx scrubber. But you will be a step ahead, “This contract represents a new important part of Preem’s if you select the scrubber at the forefront: Alfa Laval PureSOx. At sea since LOOKING BACK AND AHEAD step in the supply of LBG to our operations. We are very pleased 2009, PureSOx has the record others aspire to, with every system ever sold This month, we feature a number of articles that assess the progress customers. We are able to offer to be able to introduce renewable of the IMO 2020 regulations. For example, Muhammad Usman of LBG on demand to our customers liquefied biogas into our fuel mix. in operation and in compliance. Lloyd’s Register offers his perspective on how ship operators have without any restrictions on This opportunity supports our responded to the variation seen in 0.50% sulphur quality characteristics. volume,” said Jacob Granqvist, high-end sustainability Built on 100 years of marine experience, PureSOx has been chosen for This month, we also feature a number of developments that could Sales Director Maritime in Gasum. requirements,” says Anna Karin hundreds of vessels to date. But what matters more are the returning customers, alter the industry. Stevie Knight reviews the progress of projects The supply of certified biogas in Klinthäll, Manager Trading convinced by smooth installations, proven results and first-rate global service. looking at the use of different materials in ship construction. a blend is attracting increasing Operations at Preem. They know PureSOx will keep them ahead – now and in the future. We feature an interview with Stefan Goranov of WinGD, who amounts of interest. Granqvist Gasum noted that it plans to describes the engine designer’s work in introducing battery noted that Gasum’s digitalisation continue to invest in the LNG and Start getting ahead at www.alfalaval.com/puresox hybridisation solutions to two-stroke customers this year. ‘Holistic’ or tools would allow shipowners to LBG supply chain as part of its ship-wide approaches to efficiency are encouraging the allocate environmentally-friendly plans to develop fuel offerings and development of increasingly sophisticated exchanges of data LBG blends to passengers or services to meet the future needs between different OEMs. containers. “Our customers report of the maritime segment. “We A similar systemic approach to maximising efficiency also increasing interest in LBG and have more and more supply underpins an interesting research collaboration into combining a other renewable gases - and this coming onstream.