General News

The design process behind the famous Doxford opposed piston engine has been documented by two former engineers in a new book for sale now.

Research into the use of solar power on ships and the selection and installation of related equipment has found the type of PV module best suited for a ship-based project may vary…

Corvus Energy is expanding its battery production facilities in Canada and building a new factory in Norway to keep up with a growth in demand.

A new study looks at key developments and challenges for the battery market which it predicts will be worth more than US$90 billion by 2025.

Smart marine consolidation continues apace as Kongsberg Group plans to buy Rolls-Royce’s commercial marine business in a deal valuing the division at £500 million.

The 29th CIMAC Congress being held in Vancouver in 2019 aims to showcase the latest developments and technologies focusing on all aspects of the energy conversion process for engines and plants.

The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has launched a new publication that explains what the Paris Agreement could actually mean for international shipping.

The Lloyd’s Register Safety Accelerator has announced its first round of innovation challenges to find solutions for how to improve human safety onboard ships and floating platforms.

A new search engine has been launched to identify, locate and contact certified service suppliers and product manufacturers.

ABB and fuel cell specialist Ballard Power Systems are to jointly design, build and validate a marine fuel cell which, at 3MW, will be significantly more powerful than previous ship installations.

MAN Energy Solutions has changed its approach to acquisitions, investments and organisational structure to embrace its new brand and strategy, chief sales officer Wayne Jones has told The Motorship.

MAN Diesel & Turbo today becomes MAN Energy Solutions, highlighting the companys accelerating strategic shift towards sustainable technologies.

Carnival Corporation has signed an agreement with an environmental NGO to work together to improve sustainable cruise tourism.

A survey soon to be published by satellite communications company Inmarsat has revealed a surprisingly progressive approach to digitalisation among ship owners and operators.

Norwegian start-up Fostech is aiming to build a subscription-based suite of augmented reality applications for ship owners that will include training and equipment service concepts.

An autonomous ship model tested in Aker Arctic’s ice model test laboratory has demonstrated the ability to detect obstacles utilising onboard sensors, manoeuvre around them without operator input and moor itself automatically…

Cyprus-based ship manager Oceanic Marine Management (OMM) is conducting a maintenance optimisation pilot project with Lloyd’s Register (LR).

An innovative solution that brings simplicity, predictability and optimal quality to the process of marine onboard maintenance has been launched to the market.

A new facility in Norway will advance the testing of sustainable energy systems for use in shipping.

ABB marine software has been chosen to map the safest and most efficient routes for a fleet of heavy lift vessels servicing the expansion of a giant oil field in Kazakhstan.