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EQUIPMENT

EQUIPMENT

K Line is to trial the new NexusWave network service, launched by Inmarsat Maritime, a Viasat company, across its fleet.

24th October 2024

K Line trials Immarsat’s NexusWave

24th October 2024

VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

Damen Shipyards has delivered the first of three Combi Freighter (CF) 3850 vessels for German shipowner Reederei M. Lauterjung, marking a significant milestone in its collaboration with Vietnam’s Ba Son Shipyard. 

23rd October 2024

Damen delivers first of three combi freighters

23rd October 2024

OTHER ALTERNATIVE FUELS

OTHER ALTERNATIVE FUELS

Wind propulsion is poised to play a significant role in decarbonising the maritime industry, but regulatory gaps are stalling its broader adoption, according to Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore’s (BV) newly released Wind…

23rd October 2024

BV seeks regulatory clarity for wind propulsion

23rd October 2024

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

A new survey conducted by the Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping (MMMCZCS) reveals that while there is significant support within the maritime community for ammonia-fuelled vessels, concerns about safety,…

23rd October 2024

New survey looks at how seafarers view ammonia

23rd October 2024

FUELS & LUBRICANTS

FUELS & LUBRICANTS

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) is teaming up with Singapore LNG Corporation, Singapore’s state-owned LNG terminal operator, on a long-term time charter contract for one newbuild floating storage regasification unit (FSRU).

23rd October 2024

MOL to operate Jurong’s first FSRU

23rd October 2024

OTHER ALTERNATIVE FUELS

OTHER ALTERNATIVE FUELS

Meeting maritime decarbonisation targets for 2030, 2040 and 2050 remains achievable, but stakeholders need to take direct action sooner rather than later, according to ERMA FIRST Group.

22nd October 2024

ERMA FIRST distills the argument for carbon capture

22nd October 2024

VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

Woodward, a key player in fuel injection technology, has released products showcasing the latest developments in injection systems for emerging P2X fuels, particularly methanol and ammonia. 

22nd October 2024

Woodward’s new fuel injection systems for future fuels

22nd October 2024

OTHER ALTERNATIVE FUELS

OTHER ALTERNATIVE FUELS

Japanese trading house Orix Corporation and Sumitomo Heavy Industries Marine & Engineering (SHI-ME) have announced a collaborative feasibility study aimed at exploring the use of wind power to enhance energy efficiency on…

22nd October 2024

Japanese feasibility study into soft sails on a bulk carrier

22nd October 2024

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

MAN Energy Solutions has announced the launch of the “AmmoniaMot 2” research project, marking another significant milestone in its pursuit of ammonia as a sustainable marine fuel. Following the successful design and testing…

22nd October 2024

MAN ES announces partners for four stroke ammonia engine

22nd October 2024

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

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

The Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) has teamed up with Singapore-based SeaTech Solutions International to enhance sustainable maritime solutions.

21st October 2024

IRS and SeaTech partner on sustainability

21st October 2024

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

The Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation (GCMD) and Hanwha Ocean have announced a five-year strategic partnership to advance decarbonisation in the maritime sector.

21st October 2024

GCMD and Hanwha team up on decarbonisation

21st October 2024

VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

 Artemis Technologies has secured a contract to supply the Swedish Maritime Administration (SMA) with a fully electric Artemis EF-12 pilot boat.

21st October 2024

Artemis Technologies wins Swedish Maritime Administration contract

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

VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

Vestdavit has reinforced its position in the naval sector with a new order for four PLAR-6501 davit systems, set to be delivered to two Evolved Cape-class patrol vessels currently under construction at…

18th October 2024

Vestdavit secures naval orders for lightweight davits

18th October 2024

FUELS & LUBRICANTS

FUELS & LUBRICANTS

K Line has taken delivery of a car carrier constructed by Imabari Shipbuilding Co. with a capacity for 7,000 vehicles.

18th October 2024

K Line launches LNG-powered car carrier

18th October 2024

PROPULSION

PROPULSION

NS United Kaiun Kaisha (NSU) and Vale International have reached an agreement to install rotor sails manufactured by Anemoi Marine Technologies on board a 400,000dwt Valemax.

17th October 2024

Rotor sails installation on board Valemax

17th October 2024

VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

Gibdock Shipyard and Armada Technologies have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore the integration of Armada’s Passive Air Lubrication System (PALS) into vessels serviced by Gibdock.

17th October 2024

Gibdock and Armada Technologies join forces for PALS

17th October 2024

VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE

VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE

We spoke with Damien Bertin, business director at French maritime data analytics firm Opsealog about how the company helps ships reduce emissions and deal with the changing regulatory environment.

17th October 2024

The Motorship speaks to France’s Opsealog

17th October 2024

VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

A study conducted by the Transport Emission Control Team at VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland has documented how methane slip and other emissions from a dual-fuel LNG engine change under real-world…

16th October 2024

Cruise ship study demonstrates how methane slip changes with engine load

16th October 2024