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ReFlow to equip Scandlines electric hybrid ferry with ‘digital twins’

It will be the first time that life cycle calculations are made on a ferry of this style – it will be world history, says Rasmus Elsborg-Jensen, CEO and founder of ReFlow.

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Ferry operator Scandlines on Monday (22 August) said it has chosen Danish green tech startup ReFlow to equip Scandlines' new zero-emission ferry with “digital twins” that calculates the total environmental impact throughout the ferry's lifetime. 

The “digital twins” is a digital simulation of the ferry to illustrate how much carbon emissions the vessel will generate through its lifecycle from construction until it ceases operation. 

It is the first time that life cycle calculations are used to that extent on a ferry. Scandlines expects to be able to reduce the ferry's CO2 footprint even after it has been built using the new digital tool.

In November 2021, Scandlines revealed it had ordered the world's largest electric hybrid ferry – a zero emission ferry. The ferry was designed by LMG Marin AS in Norway and is being built at the Turkish shipyard Cemre.

Rasmus Elsborg-Jensen, CEO and founder of ReFlow, said: "It will be the first time that life cycle calculations are made on a ferry of this style - it will be world history. Life cycle assessments or LCA can provide a detailed account of the environmental impact of products - even products and solutions that have not yet been purchased or produced and will thereby help to secure the ferries of the future.”

"Life cycle assessments are in Denmark and the EU the recommended method to support the climate statements that a company may have about a product and are therefore also included in the new EU climate policy. 

“It is very positive to see a shipping company like Scandlines showing responsibility in this way, before it potentially becomes a legal requirement.”

Fini A. Hansen, VP Fleet at Scandlines added: "In the future, we will evaluate new solutions before they are purchased, to ensure that their climate profiles meet a certain standard or are perhaps better - that way we over time help to make our ferries greener as new green solutions are invented.”

Scandlines' zero direct emission freight ferry will be 147.4 metres long, 25.4 metres wide with a design draft of 5.3 metres. The double-ended ferry has a capacity of 66 cargo units, 140 passengers and a service speed of 10 knots.

When the ferry sails on batteries alone, the crossing time is 70 minutes. It is equipped with one of the world's largest battery packs, 10 MWh, and can be charged in just 17 minutes in the Rødby harbour. The ferry is expected to be completed in 2024.

 

Photo credit: Scandlines
Published: 23 August, 2022

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Pinnacle Marine and Abo Shoten ink MoU for B100 trial in Singapore

Pinnacle will carry out a 1,000-hour B100 biodiesel trial on an aluminium harbour craft in Singapore; Abo Shoten will contribute funding to support construction and operational expenses of the trial vessel.

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Pinnacle Marine and Abo Shoten ink MoU for B100 trial in Singapore

Singapore-based shipbuilding firm Pinnacle Marine on Wednesday (13 November) said it signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Abo Shoten, Ltd. to launch a collaborative research project centred on a full biodiesel (B100) trial.

Pinnacle will carry out a 1,000-hour B100 biodiesel trial on a 16-metre aluminium harbour craft within Singapore’s port waters. Other partners are NTU’s Maritime Energy & Sustainable Development Centre of Excellence (MESD), Weichai Singapore Pte Ltd, and China Classification Society.

“As part of the agreement, Abo Shoten will contribute funding to support the construction and operational expenses of the trial vessel,” Pinnacle said in a social media post. 

“This MOU aligns with Abo Shoten’s Sustainable Development Goals, which emphasise sustainable practices, maritime decarbonisation, and environmental stewardship - principles that closely align with Pinnacle’s commitment to sustainability.”

The MOU was formally signed by the CEOs, Mr. Ren Wada of Abo Shoten and Mr. Fabian Lim of Pinnacle Marine.

“We look forward to continued collaboration with our partner in advancing maritime decarbonisation, including the construction, delivery, and successful operation of this research harbour craft powered by B100 biodiesel in our port waters,” the firm added.

Manifold Times previously reported Pinnacle signing a Research Collaboration Agreement with NTU Maritime Energy & Sustainable Development Centre of Excellence (MESD), Weichai Singapore Pte Ltd, and the China Classification Society.

Related: Biodiesel sea trial to be conducted on harbour craft in Singapore

 

Photo credit: Pinnacle Marine
Published: 14 November, 2024

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Winding up

Singapore: Liquidators set creditors meeting for An Shun Shipping, Dai Hai Shipping

Meetings will be held via videoconference at 11am and 2pm (Singapore time) respectively on 27 November, according to Government Gazette notices.

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Meetings for creditors of An Shun Shipping Pte Ltd and Da Hai Shipping Pte Ltd, which is in liquidation, has been scheduled to take place on 27 November, according to several Government Gazette notices on Wednesday (13 November). 

The meetings will be held via videoconference at 11am and 2pm (Singapore time) respectively. 

The agenda of the meetings will be as follows:

  • To approve the Liquidator’s remuneration plus disbursements with applicable GST incurred in the period of the Company’s liquidation from 21 January 2022 to 30 September 2023; and
  • Any other business.

The details of the liquidators are as follows:

Yit Chee Wah
Liquidator
c/o One Raffles Quay
#27-10 South Tower
Singapore 048583

Note:

  1. Proxies to be used at the meeting must be lodged with FTI Consulting (Singapore) Pte Ltd, via email to [email protected] by 12:00 p.m. (Singapore time) on 26 November 2024. Secured creditors (unless they surrender their security) must give particulars, the date the security was received and its value if they wish to vote at the Meeting.
  2. The Meeting shall be held by videoconference only. Details of the videoconference will be provided to only those creditors, via email, who have registered their interest in attending the Meeting via videoconference.

 

Photo credit: Benjamin Child
Published: 14 November, 2024

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KR and partners to develop safety guidelines for ship-to-ship ammonia bunkering

KR, HD KSOE, HD HHI, KSS Line, and Liberian Registry will work together to develop standardised safety procedures that will set international benchmarks for ship-to-ship ammonia bunkering.

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KR and partners to develop safety guidelines for ship-to-ship ammonia bunkering

Classification society Korean Register (KR) on Wednesday (13 November) said it has formed a landmark partnership to develop the safety guidelines for ship-to-ship ammonia bunkering through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE), HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HD HHI), KSS Line, and the Liberian Registry.

As the demand for ammonia-fuelled vessels rises, the partnership aims to establish robust safety standards for STS ammonia bunkering, an efficient method for supplying fuel to ammonia-fuelled vessels. 

“The safe bunkering of alternative fuels, like ammonia, requires rigorous risk assessment and the establishment of controlled zones,” KR said in a statement. 

“While standards for LNG and methanol bunkering have already been defined through various international industry standards, ammonia currently lacks relevant guidelines, highlighting the urgent need for the partnership’s research.”

To address this industry need, the five organisations involved will work together to develop standardised safety procedures that will set international benchmarks for ship-to-ship ammonia bunkering.

As part of the initiative, HD KSOE will perform risk assessments aligned with international industry standards, while HD HHI and KSS Line will utilise their expertise and experience in alternative-fuel vessels and ammonia carriers to evaluate controlled zones and safety procedures for ammonia STS bunkering. 

KR will verify the compliance of these safety procedures and issue an Approval in Principle (AIP) certificate. The Liberian Registry, overseeing the world’s largest registered fleet, will further review the validity of these safety procedures.

KIM Yeontae, Executive Vice President of KR’s technical division, said: “With the expected rise in ammonia bunkering demand driven by the construction of more ammonia-fueled vessels, this collaborative effort to establish safety standards is highly significant.”

“Through this partnership, KR is committed to advancing ammonia fuel technology and supporting the industry’s decarbonisation efforts.”

KIM Jungsik, Managing Director of the Korea Office at the Liberian Registry, said, “Just as we observed with the initial adoption of LNG STS bunkering, it is critical to establish regulations and procedures for ammonia as well.”

“Our Innovation and Energy Transition team will thoroughly review the safety protocols and support the development of international standards.”

 

Photo credit: Korean Register
Published: 14 November, 2024

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