General News 13-18 – Page 62
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NewsKOMERI to research into hydrogen fuel cell ships
The Korea Marine Equipment Research Institute (KOMERI) signed an MoU with two local partners to develop hydrogen fuel cell technology suitable for marine applications.
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NewsEMP and Masterbulk install new battery
Japanese technology group, Eco Marine Power (EMP) has joined forces with Singapore shipping company, Masterbulk, to install a new battery pack on a large general cargo ship.
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NewsWhat is the future for marine fuel cells?
With marine fuel cells emerging as a reality, Jan-Erik Räsänen, head of new technologies and Olli Somerkallio, head of machinery, Foreship, assess available technologies.
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NewsColumbia opens optimisation control room
Columbia Shipmanagement has opened a performance optimisation control room that aims to improve operations by connecting technical, commercial and crew management.
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NewsFunding for Havyard hydrogen fuel cell project
Ship designer Havyard and operator Havila Kystruten are to develop and test a ‘high capacity hydrogen energy system’ after receiving a NOK104.3 million (US$12.1 million) grant.
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NewsSingapore to host maritime summit
The Global Maritime Forum has chosen Singapore as the venue for its 2019 annual summit.
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NewsSilverstream wins Grimaldi Group deal
Air lubrication manufacturer, Silverstream Technologies, has announced a major deal with Grimaldi Group to install its Silverstream System on 12 new ro-ro carriers.
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NewsCargotec launches start-up initiative
Finland-based Cargotec has established a start-up collaboration programme aimed at addressing the biggest challenges in the maritime, cargo transport and logistics sectors.
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NewsMaersk innovation surge to eliminate emissions
AP Moller-Maersk has pledged to make carbon-neutral vessels commercially viable by 2030 as it aims to reach net zero CO2 emissions by 2050.
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NewsTechnology providers fight for autonomy firsts
The race towards fully autonomous vessel operations stepped up a gear in late 2018, with three ferries in Finland and Norway – and three technology providers – vying for notable firsts.
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NewsRenault and Neoline’s sustainable team-up
Groupe Renault has announced a three year partnership with Nantes start-up, Neoline, to develop a wind-powered maritime transport system.
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NewsGlobal project to protect marine biodiversity
An international project to combat the negative environmental impacts of the transfer of aquatic species through ships has been launched.
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NewsOceans of opportunity
Sofia Fürstenberg Stott has been an architect of Nor-Shipping’s evolution to embrace and enable new ocean business opportunities for its core maritime audience. Here she explains how adopting a broader ‘blue’ perspective can help maritime in its quest for both environmental and commercial sustainability.
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NewsReturn to sender: Investigating carbon capture
Thanks to a relatively small branch of its business in Kristiansand, Norway, Air Products & Chemicals may be about to become a forerunner in carbon capture, writes Charlie Bartlett
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NewsNor-Shipping looks to achieve industry first with ISO sustainable event standard
Nor-Shipping is aiming to set a new benchmark for the maritime and ocean event segment with a move to achieve ISO 20121 certification from DNV GL. The initiative complements Nor-Shipping’s repositioning as ‘your arena for ocean solutions’ as it evolves to focus on supporting, serving and facilitating sustainable success for ...
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NewsNorwegian coastal ships win Motorship Award
The inaugural Motorship Award in honour of emission-cutting partnerships has been presented to Rolls-Royce Marine and the Norwegian Coastal Administration on the closing day of The Motorship’s Propulsion & Future Fuels Conference.
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NewsABB hails automation breakthrough in China
Global technology company, ABB, has won its first marine automation system contract for a cruise ferry in China.
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NewsSouth Pacific plan for low-carbon ships
Singapore-based China Navigation Company (CNCo) is linking with academia for research into a cost-effective vessel concept with a low carbon footprint suited to the South Pacific island economies, writes David Tinsley.
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NewsShipping challenges to end ‘off-the-shelf’ solutions
‘One size fits all’ will no longer suffice as shipping seeks rapid emissions reductions and energy efficiency gains, according to speakers at The Motorship’s Propulsion & Future Fuels Conference.
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NewsIndustry collaboration in cybersecurity
ClassNK and TÜV Rheinland have signed a partnership agreement which will see the parties collaborate in jointly developing and delivering a cybersecurity certification scheme for the maritime industry.
