Other Alternative Fuels

OTHER ALTERNATIVE FUELS

OTHER ALTERNATIVE FUELS

UK-based wind propulsion innovator, GT Wings, has been awarded a £225,000 grant by the UK Department for Transport (DfT) as part of the Smart Shipping Acceleration Fund.

21st October 2024

GT Wings secures funding for wind propulsion system

21st October 2024

OTHER ALTERNATIVE FUELS

OTHER ALTERNATIVE FUELS

Nuclear propulsion, as a zero-emissions ship power concept, has been around for many years. Following successful use of the technology in submarines, naval vessels and icebreakers, the first nuclear-powered merchant ship was…

21st October 2024

Is nuclear still a game-changer?

21st October 2024

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

DNV has awarded approval in principle (AiP) to HD Hyundai Mipo (HMD) for its design of a 60,000m³ LPG/NH3/VCM carrier.

20th September 2024

DNV approves HMD gas carrier design

20th September 2024

OTHER ALTERNATIVE FUELS

OTHER ALTERNATIVE FUELS

Blue World has successfully tested a 200 kW maritime fuel cell system which runs on green methanol, bringing new technology into play which could push forward the decarbonisation of the maritime industry.

25th June 2024

A milestone for green methanol powered fuel cells

25th June 2024

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

The CHEK project’s analysis of the emissions reduction potential that multiple energy saving technologies would have on a Kamsarmax bulk carrier paves the way for decarbonisation solutions and more accurate ESG reporting.

12th June 2024

Bulk carrier life cycle assessment quantifies benefits of energy-saving technologies

12th June 2024

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

ClassNK has updated its guidelines for ships running on alternative fuels.

3rd June 2024

ClassNK updates alternative fuel guidance

3rd June 2024

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

Together with 12 research institutes and 50 industrial partners, Vard is setting up a new research centre to speed up the transition to greener fuels.

29th May 2024

Alternative fuel research collaborative

29th May 2024

OTHER ALTERNATIVE FUELS

OTHER ALTERNATIVE FUELS

Many believe the time is ripe for a new generation of ships to hit the water and with a change in technology finally deliver the promise of nuclear as envisaged almost a…

15th May 2024

Preparing for the next Generation

15th May 2024

OTHER ALTERNATIVE FUELS

OTHER ALTERNATIVE FUELS

Of all the technologies developed over the last 150 years, nuclear power is arguably the one that has singularly failed to live up to its utmost potential. That applies to most industries…

15th May 2024

Nuclear ships – what has been achieved to date?

15th May 2024

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

The US Department of Energy has brought ABS on board to advance clean energies for maritime use.

24th April 2024

US govt and ABS team up on clean energy

24th April 2024

AMMONIA

AMMONIA

A newly developed hybrid support structure for independent tanks on board Liquefied Gas Carriers has been awarded Design Approval by Lloyd’s Register (LR), DNV, and the Liberian International Ship & Corporate Registry (LISCR). The solution,…

12th March 2024

Design Approval for CFRP Hybrid Support for Independent Tanks

12th March 2024

SHIPS & YARDS

SHIPS & YARDS

Combining increased cargo volume with the ability to run on LPG fuel, the 230m Phoenix Harmonia gives first form to a new class of LPG/ammonia carrier at the top end of the…

22nd February 2024

Japanese Pact Advances LPG Carrier Design

22nd February 2024

AMMONIA

AMMONIA

Babcock LGE has been awarded the contract to supply the cargo handling system and the fuel supply system for a series of six Very Large Ammonia Carriers (VLAC) on order at an…

6th February 2024

Cargo handling and FSS contract for VLAC series

6th February 2024

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

Gasum and Nordic Ren-Gas have signed an e-methane offtake agreement bringing renewable e-methane to market starting 2026.

9th January 2024

Bringing renewable e-methane to the market

9th January 2024

OTHER ALTERNATIVE FUELS

OTHER ALTERNATIVE FUELS

Cornish company Bio Engine Technology has designed a high-pressure Rankine cycle engine for road and marine use that will run solely on bioethanol.

4th January 2024

Redesigned steam engine to run exclusively on bioethanol

4th January 2024

OTHER ALTERNATIVE FUELS

OTHER ALTERNATIVE FUELS

Wärtsilä’s cargo handling systems and LPG (liquefied petroleum gas) fuel supply systems have been selected for a new medium gas carrier being built at Hyundai Mipo Dockyard for Turkish ship owner Pasco Gas.

19th December 2023

Wärtsilä fuel supply and cargo handling systems for new DF gas carrier

19th December 2023

OTHER ALTERNATIVE FUELS

OTHER ALTERNATIVE FUELS

HD KSOE has signed a joint development project (JDP) agreement with Korea’s nuclear engineering contractor, KEPCO E&C, to conduct research and development into nuclear-propelled ship designs. The JDP includes Lloyd’s Register (LR) and the…

19th December 2023

HD KSOE INKS NUCLEAR-POWERED JDP

19th December 2023

OTHER ALTERNATIVE FUELS

OTHER ALTERNATIVE FUELS

Wärtsilä has won a contract to supply the cargo handling and fuel supply systems for a series of new LPG carrier vessels to be built at the CIMC SinoPacific Offshore & Engineering (SOE)…

14th December 2023

Wärtsilä cargo system and LFSS for LPG carrier newbuildings

14th December 2023

EMISSIONS REDUCTION TECHNOLOGY

EMISSIONS REDUCTION TECHNOLOGY

New EU regulations could add to the incentives for managing the methane present in the volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions that occur during oil loading operations.

28th November 2023

Fresh opportunities emerge for VOC recovery

28th November 2023

OTHER ALTERNATIVE FUELS

OTHER ALTERNATIVE FUELS

Wärtsilä Cargo Handling Systems have been ordered for five newbuild very large LPG carriers to be built in South Korea at Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) shipyard.

7th November 2023

Wärtsilä handling systems for new LPG carrier series

7th November 2023