Latest News – Page 74
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NewsMalaysian Group Looks To Ammonia
Leading names in the Malaysian maritime sector have forged new global alliances to help drive the development and operation of ammonia-fuelled engines. Through the group’s shipowning and academic entities, MISC Berhad has inked respective and inter-rated collaboration agreements with Swiss-based two-stroke power specialist Winterthur Gas & Diesel (WinGD) and Norwegian classification society DNV.
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NewsDNV acquires cyber security firm Nixu
DNV’s takeover of Nixu will create a 500-strong team of cyber security experts
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NewsNew partnership to produce fleet of 10 WTIVs and WFIVs
Manufacturing giants Cadeler and Eneti have announced they are merging to form a ‘business combination agreement’ that aims to build the next generation of wind turbine installation and foundation vessels.
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NewsEuropean ports join forces to create hydrogen corridors
The Port of Bilbao and Port of Amsterdam have joined forces to develop a renewable hydrogen corridor in order to develop the hydrogen market and ramp up its associated infrastructure.
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NewsBARTech WindWings wind-assist propulsion solution
BAR Technologies’ wind propulsion technology WindWings has been awarded a Type Approval Design Certificate (TADC) from classification society DNV.
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NewsBiofuel supplier for Wallenius Wilhelmsen
Energy major ExxonMobil has signed a contract with Wallenius Wilhelmsen to supply renewable biofuel to Wilhelmsen’s vessels calling in Europe. The contract specifies deliveries at Zeebrugge, with an option for Rotterdam.
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NewsA Sea Change In Regional Box Trade
Two newbuild boxships under construction in China for intra-European trade under charter to North Sea Container Line (NCL) will combine Berg Propulsion’s direct-drive solution with the use of methanol fuel. Besides the efficiency gains promised by the particular blend of engineering arrangements, the MAN two-stroke, dual-fuel main engine installation offers a pathway to carbon-neutrality through operation on ‘green’ methanol.
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NewsA pre-approved battery room solution
The Corvus BOB is a standardised, plug-and-play battery room solution
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NewsRoyston completes OSV overhaul
Royston has completed a complete overhaul of a Tidewater Marine OSV’s diesel power plant system
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NewsUK Bid To Build ‘Green’ Tugs
Harland & Wolff has given added dimension to its strategy for shipbuilding revival through a project to design and construct zero-emission tugs. The Belfast-based group has joined forces with Macduff Ship Designers, Kongsberg Maritime, and Echandia in a consortium that will make recourse to technology transfer to develop and build ‘green’ harbour/coastal tugs using a 100% UK supply chain.
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NewsIndia Lands Major Norwegian Contract
Norway’s leading short-sea cargo vessel operator Wilson ASA has awarded a contract for up to 14 diesel-electric coasters to Indian shipbuilder Cochin Shipyard. The programme is based on a Dutch-developed 3,800dwt design prepared for adoption of auxiliary wind power and battery hybrid technology.
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NewsDrafting A Zero-Emission Coastal Cruise Ship
After a year of intensive research, coastal ferry and cruise specialist Hurtigruten Norway has revealed early concept plans for an emission-free ship promising to set a new benchmark in energy efficiency.
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NewsGasum in e-LNG cruise ship deal
A new landmark deal to supply e-LNG demonstrates its viability as an alternative marine fuel
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NewsCatalyst development advancing hydrogen carrier efficiency
Researchers at Fraunhofer IMM in Germany are actively developing methanol and ammonia reformer technology suitable for mobile applications, including shipping.
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NewsDoes CCS stack up?
The Motorship examines the challenges facing the wider take-up of carbon capture and storage systems in the shipping industry
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NewsWärtsilä expands potential for methanol newbuilds and retrofits
The conversion of one of the engines on the ro-pax vessel Stena Germanica inspired the initial growth of the market for methanol powered vessels, and Wärtsilä continues to expand its engine and service offerings.
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NewsSimplicity of design brings operational and cost advantages to ABB Dynafin
ABB has introduced ABB Dynafin™, a new cycloidal propeller concept with individually controlled blades. The operating principle allows the unit to utilize a trochoidal blade path which is analogous to the movement of a whale tail.
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NewsLNG has paved the way for new LH2 carrier containment system
A new ship design concept for the carriage of liquified hydrogen (LH2) will evolve from experience gained with LNG but faces unique technical challenges.
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NewsWind propelled ship double awarded Bureau Veritas AiP
Bureau Veritas has awarded AiP to two wind propelled ships
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NewsDamen adds full-electric workboat to portfolio
Damen Shipyards Group has announced the introduction of a full-electric workboat, the MuC 1908 E, to its portfolio. The multi-purpose workboat, based on Damen’s Multi Cat 1908 design, extends Damen’s range of zero-emission products into the workboat segment.
