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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

2-STROKE & 4-STROKE

2-STROKE & 4-STROKE

Wärtsilä is working with the European Union and other partners to develop a new system that combines flapping bow foils and engine combustion control technology to reduce fuel consumption.

24th February 2023

Flapping foil and combustion control combo steps closer to commercialisation

24th February 2023

THRUSTERS & PROPULSORS

THRUSTERS & PROPULSORS

Paul Gunton recalls his first encounter with wave foils as a deputy editor for The Motorship and explores what happened next

24th February 2023

Foil power’s potential builds on decades of development

24th February 2023

SHIPS & YARDS

SHIPS & YARDS

Sweden is preparing to order a new generation of icebreakers readied for future adoption of methanol fuel. The Sjofartsverket (Swedish Maritime Administration, SMA) is evaluating potential shipbuilding contractors for the first two…

24th February 2023

Methanol-Ready Baltic Icebreakers

24th February 2023

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

Cepsa is to supply green ammonia to ACE Terminal at the Port of Rotterdam for conversion into green hydrogen for use by industries and shipping.

23rd February 2023

Rotterdam green hydrogen import deal

23rd February 2023

BATTERIES, SUPERCAPACITORS, FUEL CELLS AND OTHER ENERGY STORAGE TECHNOLOGY

BATTERIES, SUPERCAPACITORS, FUEL CELLS AND OTHER ENERGY STORAGE TECHNOLOGY

A German research project is seeking to apply concepts of laser structuring of electrodes to large-format winding cells for the first time and applying them to the sustainable and safe active material lithium…

23rd February 2023

German research project to develop new high-performance marine LFP cells

23rd February 2023

2-STROKE & 4-STROKE

2-STROKE & 4-STROKE

Engine builder Cummins has announced that it plans to add a new 10-litre engine to its range in 2026.

23rd February 2023

Cummins to introduce X10 version in 2026

23rd February 2023

2-STROKE & 4-STROKE

2-STROKE & 4-STROKE

Volvo Penta has announced the launch of the D17, a new engine that offers enhanced power density, thanks to the use of dual-stage turbochargers, and reduced fuel consumption within the envelope of…

23rd February 2023

New Volvo Penta D17 engine launched

23rd February 2023

INTERVIEWS

INTERVIEWS

GTT, the LNG containment specialist, is expanding its strategic focus to include digitalisation solutions as well as hydrogen solutions, Anouar Kiassi, GTT’s vice president of Digital & Information explains to The Motorship…

23rd February 2023

Digitalisation solutions and hydrogen broaden GTT’s focus areas

23rd February 2023