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OTHER ALTERNATIVE FUELS

OTHER ALTERNATIVE FUELS

Wärtsilä has been awarded the contract to supply cargo handling and fuel supply systems on board four very large ethane carriers (VLEC) to be built by Jiangnan Shipyard in China.

6th March 2023

VLEC fuel supply system orders for Wärtsilä

6th March 2023

HYDROGEN

HYDROGEN

DNV has awarded an approval in principle (AiP) to Norwegian technology developer HAV Hydrogen for a Zero Emission Pod system. 

6th March 2023

AiP for containerised marine H2 system

6th March 2023

SHIPS & YARDS

SHIPS & YARDS

Poland’s increased recourse to gas imports to meet the energy needs of a growing economy is being facilitated by commitments to a series of newbuild LNG carriers.

6th March 2023

New LNG Carrier Enters Polish Trade

6th March 2023

MONITORING, CONTROL & DIGITALISATION

MONITORING, CONTROL & DIGITALISATION

Ship design company C-Job Naval Architects and Dutch software company VIKTOR have created a new software tool to optimise hull design.

2nd March 2023

New hull design tool halves lead time

2nd March 2023

2-STROKE & 4-STROKE

2-STROKE & 4-STROKE

After prototype testing in January 2023, ABS has issued the world’s first ABS CyberSafety Product Design Assessment (PDA) certification for the main engine and main propulsion remote control systems (M-800 series) from…

2nd March 2023

First Main Engine Control System CyberSecurity Certification

2nd March 2023

2-STROKE & 4-STROKE

2-STROKE & 4-STROKE

Wärtsilä has been selected to supply a propulsion package for two amphibious transports under construction at Astilleros y Maestranzas de la Armada (Asmar) in Chile for the Chilean Navy.

2nd March 2023

Wärtsilä propulsion package for Chilean Navy amphibious transports

2nd March 2023

ALTERNATIVE LUBRICANTS

ALTERNATIVE LUBRICANTS

Newly developed 40 BN lubricants will gain service experience with the growing uptake of methanol dual-fuel 2-stroke engines.

2nd March 2023

Lubricants for 2-stroke methanol engines gaining service experience

2nd March 2023

METHANOL

METHANOL

Collaborative projects advancing new fuels are underway, but a more supportive framework for change is being called for.

2nd March 2023

Calls made for more supportive framework for new fuels

2nd March 2023

OPINION

OPINION

Refreshed technologies hold promise in addressing shipping’s clean energy needs, but solutions won’t emerge in the short term, writes Patrick Ryan, VP, Technology, ABS

2nd March 2023

Putting the nuclear opportunity for shipping into context: ABS

2nd March 2023

GENERAL NEWS

GENERAL NEWS

The US government is pushing ahead with offshore wind leases, and the future looks bright for the nation’s shipbuilding industry, but there are roadblocks ahead.

2nd March 2023

US clean energy goals push US shipbuilding forward

2nd March 2023

SHIPS & YARDS

SHIPS & YARDS

Custom-built to meet the complex requirements for ocean transportation of rocket components, the 121m ro-ro Canopée made her first transatlantic crossing in early 2023.

2nd March 2023

Unique Ro-Ro For Space Programme

2nd March 2023

SHIPS & YARDS

SHIPS & YARDS

Russia is planning to extend its nuclear icebreaker shipbuilding programme, in support of Arctic energy export flows.

2nd March 2023

More Atomic Icebreakers For Russia

2nd March 2023

REGULATION

REGULATION

ClassNK has released new guidelines to help achieve safer and more efficient containership operations.

28th February 2023

Guidelines for safe and efficient containership operations

28th February 2023

2-STROKE & 4-STROKE

2-STROKE & 4-STROKE

Woodward, the engine injection system manufacturer, has announced it is developing a comprehensive new range of injection systems applicable for new and future fuel powered engines including methanol and ammonia.

28th February 2023

Woodward develops new injection systems with eye on new fuels

28th February 2023

GENERAL NEWS

GENERAL NEWS

DNV and partners have recently launched a new JIP - EMRED to create a monitoring and reporting framework for assessing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the offshore wind installation sector. 

28th February 2023

Project initiated to create GHG reporting metrics for offshore wind vessels

28th February 2023

LNG

LNG

A consortium including technology group Wärtsilä has secured European Union funding to develop solutions minimising methane slip from marine engines.

28th February 2023

Methane slip reduction targeted in EU-funded Green Ray project

28th February 2023

OTHER EQUIPMENT

OTHER EQUIPMENT

Alfa Laval has launched a compact version of the oily water separator PureBilge to bring its solution to ensure compliance with bilge water treatment regulations to small vessel segments.

28th February 2023

Alfa Laval extends PureBilge range to target smaller vessels

28th February 2023

ENERGY SAVING DEVICES

ENERGY SAVING DEVICES

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Marine Machinery & Equipment Co., Ltd. (MHI-MME) successfully conducted demonstration tests of a modified 100kW ORC (Organic Rankine Cycle) system with cryogenic liquid nitrogen (LN2) in January 2023.

28th February 2023

MHI-MME successfully trials ORC waste heat recovery system with LN2

28th February 2023

SHIPS & YARDS

SHIPS & YARDS

A new generation of refrigerated containerships is set to make its debut with specialist operator Seatrade towards the end of 2023. 

28th February 2023

New Reefer Boxship Class For Seatrade

28th February 2023

SHAFTS AND PROPELLERS

SHAFTS AND PROPELLERS

A new propeller design series tailored to the needs of cruise vessels is being developed under a Dutch-led joint industry project (JIP).

28th February 2023

Onboard Comfort Pivotal To Propeller Series

28th February 2023

BATTERY HYBRIDS & FULL-ELECTRIC VESSELS

BATTERY HYBRIDS & FULL-ELECTRIC VESSELS

A new non-flammable battery technology for use at sea has been issued with a New Technology Qualification by ABS.

24th February 2023

‘Game-changing’ fireproof marine battery

24th February 2023

GENERAL NEWS

GENERAL NEWS

The slightest deviation in the machining, polishing, and finishing of ships’ propeller blades could result in underwater radiated noise and cavitation, even if defects are within the maximum tolerance allowed by classification…

24th February 2023

Small Propeller Defects Can Result In Increased URN

24th February 2023

BATTERIES, SUPERCAPACITORS, FUEL CELLS AND OTHER ENERGY STORAGE TECHNOLOGY

BATTERIES, SUPERCAPACITORS, FUEL CELLS AND OTHER ENERGY STORAGE TECHNOLOGY

The European Climate Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency is providing EUR15 million for what will be the first-of-a-kind maritime onboard application of liquid organic hydrogen carrier (LOHC) and fuel cell technology at…

24th February 2023

CSOV chosen for LOHC-fuel cell propulsion

24th February 2023