General News

Shore power could reduce CO2 emissions by as much as 12.5 million tonnes at ports in Norway every year.

A K Line boat has become the first offshore vessel to gain notation from DNV GL for shore-based electrical supply that helps to eliminate emissions.

ClassNK has released the second version of its Guidelines for Exhaust Gas Cleaning Systems to help owners and operators meet tighter sulphur limits.

Ship efficiency software will be developed by MacGregor to increase RoRo vessels’ operational efficiency and drive port call optimisation.

Wärtsilä has tested remote control of ship operations for the first time on Gulfmark Offshore platform supply vessel ‘Highland Chieftain’.

India’s shipping sector is taking positive steps to safeguard itself against cyber-attacks directed at new emerging technologies.

ClassNK has verified its first SE Asia recycling facility paving the way for greener ship disposal across the region.

DNV GL has taken a step up with its survey work by conducting its first offshore vessel survey using drone technology.

Ship operators can verify fuel savings, evaluate engine data and understand operating conditions and efficiency through new engine performance software.

Equipment manufacturers have yet to reap the rewards of investment in Tier III NOx abatement technologies, according to updates from the two leading low-speed engine designers.

Researchers have cut shipping emissions forecasts because of new data highlighting the recent global slowdown in marine transport.

The Unmanned Cargo Ship Development Alliance has formed to design and deliver an unmanned cargo ship with the aim of advancing prospects for autonomous shipping.

Preparations have begun for sea trials of the world’s first deployment of ECO Marine Power’s (EMP) patented rigid sail and solar power system in 2018.

Fincantieri has partnered with Mapei to help it optimize installation times, reduce the weight of materials, improve acoustic insulation and develop the use of adhesives products in shipbuilding applications.

Class society Bureau Veritas will offer Shipulse, Singapore-based Ascenz’s technology for real time ship performance and monitoring in a deal to service shipowners worldwide.

The Finnish technology group Wärtsilä has raised the outlook for its marine business in 2017 from ‘soft’ to ‘solid’, citing a favourable mix of vessel types despite soft numbers.