Electrification and Battery Hybrids

SHIPS & YARDS

SHIPS & YARDS

A new chapter in the annals of the cross-Channel ferry business is about to unfold through the imminent entry into service of the first of P&O’s much-vaunted Fusion-class ro-pax vessels.

23rd May 2023

P&O Opts For Union Of Technologies

23rd May 2023

SHIPS & YARDS

SHIPS & YARDS

A new generation of dual-fuel hybrid/electric ro-pax ferries is set to transform the Polish short-sea network from 2025 onwards.

23rd May 2023

Major Polish Boost To Ferry Network

23rd May 2023

ELECTRIFICATION AND BATTERY HYBRIDS

ELECTRIFICATION AND BATTERY HYBRIDS

The UK Government has allocated funding of nearly £2m ($2.5m) for a novel, zero-emission high-speed ferry research project.

22nd May 2023

UK Backs Zero-Emission Trimaran Project

22nd May 2023

BATTERY HYBRIDS & FULL-ELECTRIC VESSELS

BATTERY HYBRIDS & FULL-ELECTRIC VESSELS

VARD has won a deal to design and build two hybrid commissioning service operation vessels (CSOV) for UK-based Purus Wind, with an option for two more.

17th May 2023

VARD to build CSOVs for Purus Wind

17th May 2023

SHIPS & YARDS

SHIPS & YARDS

In a first for Swiss marine power company WinGD, its dual-fuel X-DF2.0 engines power two newly delivered car carriers for Japanese ship owner NYK Line. The vessels feature its cutting-edge emissions reduction technology,…

17th May 2023

First reference for WinGD hybrid solution on new NYK Line carriers

17th May 2023

SHIPS & YARDS

SHIPS & YARDS

North Star Group has signed a contract with Vard for two Commissioning Service Operation Vessels (CSOV). The contract includes an option for two further CSOVs. The vessels will be delivered as methanol-ready and…

10th May 2023

North Star places 2+2 CSOV order with Vard

10th May 2023

SHIPS & YARDS

SHIPS & YARDS

A new generation of hybrid/diesel-electric cargo vessels ordered by Nordic interests is expected to make its debut in the short-sea trades during the third quarter of 2023.

26th April 2023

Indian Yard Turning Out 12 Hybrid Coasters

26th April 2023

BATTERY HYBRIDS & FULL-ELECTRIC VESSELS

BATTERY HYBRIDS & FULL-ELECTRIC VESSELS

The world’s first self-driving commercial passenger ferry will begin operating in Sweden from June this year.

24th April 2023

World’s first self-driving passenger ferry

24th April 2023

2-STROKE & 4-STROKE

2-STROKE & 4-STROKE

In its latest marine partnership, Cummins has teamed up with Danfoss Power Solutions’ Editron division to bring hybrid marine solutions to the global maritime market.

20th April 2023

Cummins builds new marine partner network

20th April 2023

PROPULSION

PROPULSION

Cummins and Danfoss Power Solutions’ Editron division are teaming up on a global hybrid marine propulsion standard.

5th April 2023

Standardising hybrid propulsion systems

5th April 2023

GENERAL NEWS

GENERAL NEWS

Zephyrus Marine has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Mirai Ships, a Japan-based shipyard located in Miyagi prefecture, to build the Zephyrus Zero Carbon Offshore wind service vessel.

5th April 2023

Japanese yard inks MoU for UK zero carbon wind service design

5th April 2023

SHIPS & YARDS

SHIPS & YARDS

The delivery of the first of a pair of hybrid-electric bunker tankers that will operate in the port of Singapore has been been confirmed by Vitol’s Singaporean bunker operations company, V-Bunkers. The vessel, Marine…

4th April 2023

First hybrid electric bunker tanker in Singapore delivery

4th April 2023

ELECTRIFICATION AND BATTERY HYBRIDS

ELECTRIFICATION AND BATTERY HYBRIDS

An ABB study based on three years of operational ship data mounts the compelling case for integrating battery power onboard modern icebreakers, Samuli Hänninen, who specializes in icebreaking vessels at ABB Marine & Ports, tells The Motorship.

30th March 2023

Battery power to breakthrough in ice

30th March 2023

THRUSTERS & PROPULSORS

THRUSTERS & PROPULSORS

Brunvoll has announced that it has been awarded the contract for delivery of a BruCon DP2 control system as part of the replacement of the existing dynamic positioning system onboard an offshore…

13th March 2023

Brunvoll receives DP2 control system retrofit order

13th March 2023

MONITORING, CONTROL & DIGITALISATION

MONITORING, CONTROL & DIGITALISATION

Fugro has received approval from the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) to operate the first uncrewed surface vessel (USV) with an electrical remotely operated vehicle (eROV) in UK waters.

20th February 2023

UK approval for Fugro’s USV with eROV

20th February 2023

ELECTRIFICATION AND BATTERY HYBRIDS

ELECTRIFICATION AND BATTERY HYBRIDS

Kongsberg Maritime has secured a repeat order from shipowner and operator Grimaldi Group to supply power, automation and propulsion solutions for two new 7800-line metre (LM) Ro-Ro vessels, which will be built at China…

16th February 2023

KM package for Grimaldi newbuildings

16th February 2023

BATTERY HYBRIDS & FULL-ELECTRIC VESSELS

BATTERY HYBRIDS & FULL-ELECTRIC VESSELS

HST Marine has welcomed its second UK-built hybrid-electric crew transfer vessel (CTV) in an event highlighting Britain’s role in pioneering low-carbon vessels to support offshore wind operations. 

13th February 2023

HST Marine welcomes second hybrid-electric CTV

13th February 2023

VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

The innovative hybrid wellboat Bakkafossur was added to Faroese shipowner Bakkafrost’s fleet in Janaury 2023. The 109-metre long live fish carrier has been designed with an eye on future developments in the offshore fish farming…

9th February 2023

Faroese future-fuel ready live fish carrier

9th February 2023

SHIPS & YARDS

SHIPS & YARDS

The 8,600dwt multi-purpose design developed in collaboration with compatriot technical consultancy Ankerbeer is claimed to offer a 45% reduction in fuel consumption relative to existing ships of similar size. In addition, the…

27th January 2023

Diesel-Electric Flotilla Booked In Turkey

27th January 2023

ELECTRIFICATION AND BATTERY HYBRIDS

ELECTRIFICATION AND BATTERY HYBRIDS

A coalition of UK based technology developers, naval architects and autonomy experts have joined forces with Shift to develop a battery-hybrid offshore charging vessel concept. The vessel, which could be based on…

26th January 2023

UK offshore wind servicing proposal sees new business model opportunities

26th January 2023