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METHANOL

METHANOL

WinGD has achieved a significant milestone in the development of its X-DF-M methanol-fuelled engine design, successfully running the first commercial engine at full load using over 95% methanol fuel.

19th December 2024

WinGD completes first full-load running of X-DF-M engine on methanol fuel

19th December 2024

VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

Wärtsilä is continuing its commitment to supporting the marine industry’s decarbonisation efforts with a new order to supply a complete propulsion package for a 38,000 DWT methanol-ready cement carrier.

18th December 2024

Wärtsilä to supply propulsion to world’s largest methanol-ready cement carrier

18th December 2024

OTHER ALTERNATIVE FUELS

OTHER ALTERNATIVE FUELS

Anemoi Marine Technologies has completed the installation of five Rotor Sails on the 400,000 dwt Very Large Ore Carrier (VLOC) Sohar Max, marking the largest vessel to date to adopt wind propulsion technology.…

17th December 2024

Anemoi in largest wind propulsion project yet

17th December 2024

NEWS

NEWS

Avikus, a subsidiary of HD Hyundai specialising in autonomous navigation technology, has secured a significant order for its HiNAS Control system, a cutting-edge AI-based autonomous navigation solution.

16th December 2024

Autonomous navigation order for Avikus

16th December 2024

ELECTRIFICATION AND BATTERY HYBRIDS

ELECTRIFICATION AND BATTERY HYBRIDS

Cenex, the UK’s centre of excellence for low-carbon and fuel cell technologies, has become a member of the Maritime Battery Forum (MBF), an international network promoting battery-enabled solutions for the maritime sector.

16th December 2024

Cenex joins the Maritime Battery Forum

16th December 2024

BATTERIES, SUPERCAPACITORS, FUEL CELLS AND OTHER ENERGY STORAGE TECHNOLOGY

BATTERIES, SUPERCAPACITORS, FUEL CELLS AND OTHER ENERGY STORAGE TECHNOLOGY

TECO 2030 has announced that its board of directors unanimously approved filing for bankruptcy, citing an inability to secure sufficient capital to sustain operations. The disclosure was made in a stock exchange…

16th December 2024

TECO 2030 files for bankruptcy amid capital challenges

16th December 2024

LNG

LNG

Babcock’s LGE business has secured a significant contract to supply six cargo handling and fuel gas supply systems for the world’s first Ultra Large Ethane Carriers (ULECs), currently under construction at the…

13th December 2024

Babcock secures contract on world’s largest ethane carriers

13th December 2024

VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE

VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE

We speak to maritime technology company Shipnet about how its product Helix provides a digital twin of a ship to aid with a variety of functions

13th December 2024

Shipnet’s Niall Jack discusses Helix

13th December 2024

HYDROGEN

HYDROGEN

Norway’s CryoVac has moved closer to enabling liquid hydrogen (LH2) shipping with its innovative insulation system, which has gained Approval in Principle (AiP) from classification society DNV.

13th December 2024

CryoVac obtains AiP for liquid hydrogen carrier

13th December 2024

HYDROGEN

HYDROGEN

A landmark project aiming to convert coal from Australia’s Latrobe Valley into hydrogen for export has encountered a significant obstacle following the withdrawal of a key international partner, Kawasaki Heavy Industries.

12th December 2024

Kawasaki’s hydrogen plans shelved

12th December 2024

INDUSTRY NEWS

INDUSTRY NEWS

Bearing AI has launched a smart Cargo Prediction tool, aimed at helping tramp chartering managers enhance their performance in the competitive spot market.

12th December 2024

Bearing AI launches Cargo Prediction tool

12th December 2024

PROPULSION

PROPULSION

Damen Shipyards Group and Kongsberg Maritime have marked a significant milestone with the delivery of the 1,500th Kongsberg azimuth thruster to Damen, continuing a strong partnership that has spanned over 40 years.

11th December 2024

Damen and KM celebrate milestone thruster delivery

11th December 2024

BALLAST WATER MANAGEMENT

BALLAST WATER MANAGEMENT

Desmi, a marine equipment solutions provider, has expanded its service offering to include advanced ballast water testing, providing ship operators and technical managers with a comprehensive solution to ensure compliance with international…

11th December 2024

Desmi’s global ballast water treatment services with Eurofins

11th December 2024

REGULATION

REGULATION

Neste has signed a Letter of Intent with Ahti Pool to include its EU-exposed fleet within Ahti’s FuelEU Maritime compliance pool. This partnership brings Ahti Pool’s managed fleet to nearly 250 vessels.

11th December 2024

Neste joins Ahti Pool for FuelEU Maritime compliance

11th December 2024

MONITORING, CONTROL & DIGITALISATION

MONITORING, CONTROL & DIGITALISATION

Navilands Group has integrated Pole Star Global’s Podium5 platform, enhancing its fleet monitoring, voyage optimisation and digitisation efforts.

10th December 2024

A significant step forward in fleet management

10th December 2024

REGULATION

REGULATION

Navtor has introduced a significant update to its NavFleet ship operations platform, which it believes will simplify compliance with FuelEU Maritime regulations.

9th December 2024

Navtor’s Navfleet 2.0

9th December 2024

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

Hycamite TCD Technologies, MOL Ltd and MOL PLUS Co Ltd have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote methane-splitting technology for marine power generation and propulsion.

9th December 2024

Methane-splitting tech for marine propulsion

9th December 2024

ELECTRIFICATION AND BATTERY HYBRIDS

ELECTRIFICATION AND BATTERY HYBRIDS

Damen Shiprepair Oranjewerf, part of the Damen Group, has enhanced its ship repair, maintenance, and conversion capabilities with the installation of a new shore power system, developed in partnership with Elma Systems.

9th December 2024

Damen adds shore power for all vessel types

9th December 2024

METHANOL

METHANOL

MAN Energy Solutions has announced the successful methanol retrofit of the main engine aboard the ‘Maersk Halifax’, transforming it into a dual-fuel MAN B&W ME-LGIM unit.

9th December 2024

MAN ES completes methanol retrofit for Maersk Halifax

9th December 2024

OTHER ALTERNATIVE FUELS

OTHER ALTERNATIVE FUELS

Wallenius Marine is conducting advanced wind tunnel tests in Gothenburg as part of its efforts to develop the world’s first wind-powered Pure Car and Truck Carrier (PCTC). The tests are taking place…

9th December 2024

Wallenius Marine tests wind-powered PCTC

9th December 2024