General News

Ship technology company, Havyard, is combining its navigation, automation and power systems services with the merger of its Norwegian Control Systems (NCS) and Norwegian Electric Systems (NES) brands.

French ferry operator La Méridionale achieved annualised fuel savings of around 2% on its RoPax Piana after trialling two energy management solutions from Eniram, a Wärtsilä subsidiary, for over 12 months.

International ship owner Transpetrol has upgraded its fleet’s connectivity after renewing a contract with VSAT network operator Marlink, permitting more potential digital applications.

UK-based Datum Electronics has announced that its marine shaft power meter system has been awarded a plan approval by the China Classification Society (CCS).

The Korea Marine Equipment Research Institute (KOMERI) signed an MoU with two local partners to develop hydrogen fuel cell technology suitable for marine applications.

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.

Columbia Shipmanagement has opened a performance optimisation control room that aims to improve operations by connecting technical, commercial and crew management.

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.

The Global Maritime Forum has chosen Singapore as the venue for its 2019 annual summit.

Air lubrication manufacturer, Silverstream Technologies, has announced a major deal with Grimaldi Group to install its Silverstream System on 12 new ro-ro carriers.