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THRUSTERS & PROPULSORS

THRUSTERS & PROPULSORS

Schottel has been selected to supply propulsion systems for a new tractor tug in the OX series being developed by US-based aluminium workboat builder Silverback Marine.

18th June 2025

Schottel propulsion picked for Silverback Marine’s tug

18th June 2025

THRUSTERS & PROPULSORS

THRUSTERS & PROPULSORS

At Nor Shipping, we caught up with Craig Carter, vice-president of business development at Thordon Bearings to discuss the latest developments of his company’s Thordon-Blue Ocean Stern Space (T-BOSS) shaft solution, the…

17th June 2025

Thordon Bearings’ T-BOSS finds space to grow

17th June 2025

VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

Korean Register (KR) and HD Hyundai Samho have signed an agreement to introduce AI into ship design and accelerate their journey into digital shipbuilding.

17th June 2025

A strategic partnership in digital ship design

17th June 2025

METHANOL

METHANOL

Auramarine has announced the launch of its AM Water Content Analyser, a new solution designed to monitor and report water concentration in methanol fuel.

17th June 2025

Auramarine launches water in methanol device to further fuel uptake

17th June 2025

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

Woodward, a provider of fuel injection, gas admission, mass flow control and energy management systems, has unveiled its comprehensive portfolio of large engine system solutions designed to support the maritime industry’s transition…

16th June 2025

Woodward showcases next-gen engine tech to support decarbonisation

16th June 2025

MONITORING, CONTROL & DIGITALISATION

MONITORING, CONTROL & DIGITALISATION

The Cargo Integrity Group (CIG) has intensified its focus on the growing risks posed by ‘cargoes of concern’, namely materials capable of igniting or fuelling fires under specific, often overlooked conditions.

16th June 2025

Reactive cargoes pose rising risks

16th June 2025

MONITORING, CONTROL & DIGITALISATION

MONITORING, CONTROL & DIGITALISATION

Inmarsat Maritime, a Viasat company, has announced a new deal with Pacific Basin Shipping to install its next-generation NexusWave connectivity solution on board an initial five vessels.

16th June 2025

Pacific Basin adopts NexusWave connectivity

16th June 2025

ELECTRIFICATION AND BATTERY HYBRIDS

ELECTRIFICATION AND BATTERY HYBRIDS

NatPower Marine, a developer of clean energy infrastructure for the maritime sector, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Athenian Sea Carriers which manage fleets owned by the Kyriakou family, outlining…

16th June 2025

NatPower Marine and Athenian Sea Carriers Sign MoU for shore power

16th June 2025

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

A pioneering ship-to-ship transfer of liquid ammonia has successfully completed, marking a major milestone in the push toward zero-carbon shipping, reports the Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation (GCMD).

13th June 2025

First ship-to-ship ammonia transfer

13th June 2025

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

WinGD is to supply its X-DF-A ammonia-fuelled engine designs for four new medium gas carriers to be built by South Korea’s HD Hyundai Mipo Dockyard for Trafigura.

12th June 2025

WinGD powers Trafigura ammonia fleet

12th June 2025

VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

StormGeo, a global provider of weather intelligence and decision support solutions, has announced a strategic partnership with Bearing AI, a leader in AI-driven vessel performance modelling.

12th June 2025

StormGeo adds Bearing AI to its partnership list

12th June 2025

AMMONIA

AMMONIA

Alfa Laval has confirmed an order for the world’s first marine boiler system capable of safely incinerating ammonia emissions, marking a significant milestone in maritime decarbonisation.

10th June 2025

Alfa Laval in world’s first marine boiler system for ammonia waste incineration

10th June 2025

AMMONIA

AMMONIA

NH3 Clean Energy Limited has signed a Joint Development Agreement (JDA) with Pilbara Ports Authority and Oceania Marine Energy to explore the establishment of low-emissions ammonia bunkering operations at the Port of…

10th June 2025

NH3 Clean Energy signs joint development agreement for low-emissions ammonia bunkering

10th June 2025

PROPULSION

PROPULSION

Jotun has inked a deal with BW LPG, the world’s largest owner and operator of LPG vessels, to optimise hull performance across 38 ships from 2025 to 2028.

9th June 2025

Jotun and BW LPG ink hull cleaning deal

9th June 2025

FUELS & LUBRICANTS

FUELS & LUBRICANTS

Lloyd’s Register (LR), HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE) and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HD HHI) are teaming up to develop an advanced hybrid propulsion system for LNG carriers, integrating…

6th June 2025

Hybrid SOFC propulsion partnership announced

6th June 2025

REGULATION

REGULATION

Jotun has released a new report revealing critical gaps in biofouling management among ship owners and operators, despite increasing awareness of its impact on emissions and operational efficiency.

5th June 2025

Biofouling risks cost shipping industry

5th June 2025

PROPULSION

PROPULSION

Demand for energy-saving propeller retrofits has nearly quadrupled since 2020, but wider-scale adoption is being hampered by technical complexity and performance fears.

5th June 2025

Propeller retrofit demand soars

5th June 2025

VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

Korean Register (KR) and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HD HHI) are joining forces to develop a very large ethane carrier (VLEC).

4th June 2025

KR and HD HHI develop next-gen ethane carrier

4th June 2025

EQUIPMENT

EQUIPMENT

Kongsberg Maritime, Solstad, Østensjø, DeepOcean and Remota are teaming up to explore the use of remote dynamic positioning (DP) operations in the offshore sector.

4th June 2025

Remote DP pilot project launches

4th June 2025

EQUIPMENT

EQUIPMENT

Kongsberg Maritime has launched a new emissions monitoring system to boost vessel efficiency and ensure emissions compliance across global fleets.

3rd June 2025

Kongsberg unveils smart emissions system

3rd June 2025