ICS, ASA and ECSA signed an MOU providing a framework for closer co-operation in Singapore in April. Credit: Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) OPINION

ICS, ASA AND ECSA EXPRESS TRADE CONCERNS AT WTO

Sadan Kaptanoglu was elected President of BIMCO at its General Meeting in Athens on Tuesday 14 May, while Sabrina Chao was elected as President Designate. APPOINTMENTS

Sadan Kaptanoglu elected BIMCO President

The Evac Evolution Ballast Water Management System (BWMS) was designed and is manufactured by Cathelco, which has been part of Evac Group since May 2018. BALLAST WATER MANAGEMENT

Evacs UV BWMS obtains IMO G8 type approval

“Wind of Change” is the first wind farm support vessel to be added to the fleet of Louis Dreyfus Armateurs. (Image copyright: Cemre) THRUSTERS & PROPULSORS

Schottel powers new SOV for Louis Dreyfus Armateurs

The existing QDT carbon tower range is expanded with five new 16 Bar fabricated vessels. OTHER EQUIPMENT

Atlas Copco unveils new filters and carbon towers

screening deck OTHER EQUIPMENT

Damen screening installation assembled

GENERAL NEWS

Kiel provides emission-free power to ships

The current ferry operating the Finnøy connection outside Stavanger, Norway. Norled intends to replace the ferry with a hydrogen fuel cell powered vessel. ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

EU funding for French and Norwegian hydrogen vessel projects

The fuel-efficient Wärtsilä 20DF engine is a popular choice in LNG vessel applications. (Image copyright: Wärtsilä) VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

Wärtsilä 20DF engines for China’s first LNG fuelled PSVs

WinGD and Enterprises Shipping & Trading have successfully demonstrated WinGD's WiDE smart maintenance tool Photo: WinGD MONITORING, CONTROL & DIGITALISATION

WinGD wins with smart maintenance project