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BATTERY HYBRIDS & FULL-ELECTRIC VESSELS

BATTERY HYBRIDS & FULL-ELECTRIC VESSELS

Corvus Energy’s newly developed containerised solution – the Corvus BOB (Battery-On-Board), has received type approval from DNV.

20th June 2023

A pre-approved battery room solution

20th June 2023

VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

Royston has completed the rapid overhaul of a diesel power plant system on board a Tidewater Marine operated platform support vessel.

19th June 2023

Royston completes OSV overhaul

19th June 2023

SHIPS & YARDS

SHIPS & YARDS

Harland & Wolff has given added dimension to its strategy for shipbuilding revival through a project to design and construct zero-emission tugs. The Belfast-based group has joined forces with Macduff Ship Designers,…

19th June 2023

UK Bid To Build ‘Green’ Tugs

19th June 2023

SHIPS & YARDS

SHIPS & YARDS

Norway’s leading short-sea cargo vessel operator Wilson ASA has awarded a contract for up to 14 diesel-electric coasters to Indian shipbuilder Cochin Shipyard. The programme is based on a Dutch-developed 3,800dwt design…

19th June 2023

India Lands Major Norwegian Contract

19th June 2023

SHIPS & YARDS

SHIPS & YARDS

After a year of intensive research, coastal ferry and cruise specialist Hurtigruten Norway has revealed early concept plans for an emission-free ship promising to set a new benchmark in energy efficiency.

19th June 2023

Drafting A Zero-Emission Coastal Cruise Ship

19th June 2023

FUELS & LUBRICANTS

FUELS & LUBRICANTS

Gasum is to supply synthetic e-LNG to MSC Cruises’ new flagship vessel.

15th June 2023

Gasum in e-LNG cruise ship deal

15th June 2023

HYDROGEN

HYDROGEN

Researchers at Fraunhofer IMM in Germany are actively developing methanol and ammonia reformer technology suitable for mobile applications, including shipping. 

15th June 2023

Catalyst development advancing hydrogen carrier efficiency

15th June 2023

CARBON CAPTURE

CARBON CAPTURE

The Motorship examines the challenges facing the wider take-up of carbon capture and storage systems in the shipping industry

15th June 2023

Does CCS stack up?

15th June 2023

2-STROKE & 4-STROKE

2-STROKE & 4-STROKE

The conversion of one of the engines on the ro-pax vessel Stena Germanica inspired the initial growth of the market for methanol powered vessels, and Wärtsilä continues to expand its engine and…

15th June 2023

Wärtsilä expands potential for methanol newbuilds and retrofits

15th June 2023

THRUSTERS & PROPULSORS

THRUSTERS & PROPULSORS

ABB has introduced ABB Dynafin™, a new cycloidal propeller concept with individually controlled blades. The operating principle allows the unit to utilize a trochoidal blade path which is analogous to the movement…

15th June 2023

Simplicity of design brings operational and cost advantages to ABB Dynafin

15th June 2023

HYDROGEN

HYDROGEN

A new ship design concept for the carriage of liquified hydrogen (LH2) will evolve from experience gained with LNG but faces unique technical challenges.

15th June 2023

LNG has paved the way for new LH2 carrier containment system

15th June 2023

PROPULSION

PROPULSION

Bureau Veritas has awarded an Approval in Principle (AiP) to four companies for their developmental work on a wind propelled Very Large Crude Carrier (VLCC) and a Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) carrier.

14th June 2023

Wind propelled ship double awarded Bureau Veritas AiP

14th June 2023

BATTERY HYBRIDS & FULL-ELECTRIC VESSELS

BATTERY HYBRIDS & FULL-ELECTRIC VESSELS

Damen Shipyards Group has announced the introduction of a full-electric workboat, the MuC 1908 E, to its portfolio. The multi-purpose workboat, based on Damen’s Multi Cat 1908 design, extends Damen’s range of zero-emission products into…

13th June 2023

Damen adds full-electric workboat to portfolio

13th June 2023

SHIPS & YARDS

SHIPS & YARDS

Ireland’s pre-eminent shipowner, Arklow Shipping, has woven another strand of fleet modernisation and development by investing in a new series of Dutch-built, 6,800dwt mini-bulkers.

13th June 2023

Arklow Backs Lengthened Dutch Design

13th June 2023

METHANOL

METHANOL

Global methanol supplier OCI Global has announced that it will conduct the methanol bunkering operations for Maersk’s newbuilding 2,100teu container vessel on its first voyage from South Korea to Europe.

12th June 2023

Green methanol supplier selected for first Maersk voyage

12th June 2023

HYDROGEN

HYDROGEN

Australia is pushing ahead with its plans to be a leading green hydrogen producer with a new A$2 billion funding program Hydrogen Headstart.

12th June 2023

Australia Looking for Hydrogen Headstart

12th June 2023

METHANOL

METHANOL

The Lithuanian port of Klaipėda is working with the methanol supplier Proman to transition into an “energy port”.

12th June 2023

Port of Klaipėda eyes role as methanol bunker port

12th June 2023

PROPULSION

PROPULSION

Odfjell Ship Management has chosen Alfa Laval’s air lubrication system for installation on one of its tankers.

12th June 2023

Odfjell choses Alfa Laval’s air lubrication system

12th June 2023

MONITORING, CONTROL & DIGITALISATION

MONITORING, CONTROL & DIGITALISATION

A new autonomous navigation system and communication system from Samsung Heavy Industries have both been awarded approval in principle (AiP) by Lloyd’s Register (LR).

12th June 2023

LR AiP for SHI autonomous systems

12th June 2023

TURBOCHARGER

TURBOCHARGER

Accelleron is introducing a new generation of turbochargers for two-stroke engines, the X300-L series. The new series boasts industry-leading power density and efficiency levels, while enhanced turbocharger cut-out options will support lowest engine fuel…

12th June 2023

Accelleron launches next-gen X300-L low-speed turbo series

12th June 2023

METHANOL

METHANOL

Alfa Laval has announced that it has concluded the world’s first orders for steam boilers capable of operating on methanol on board a ship. The news was announced as the technology company announced…

12th June 2023

Alfa Laval to deliver first methanol-fired boiler solutions

12th June 2023

HYDROGEN

HYDROGEN

Australia-based Provaris aims to offer its compressed hydrogen supply chain solution as an alternative to ammonia as a hydrogen carrier in upcoming European projects. The company aims to have its solutions ready…

12th June 2023

Compressed hydrogen solution ready to compete in Europe’s regional trade

12th June 2023

CARBON CAPTURE

CARBON CAPTURE

DNV has presented Knutsen NYK Carbon Carriers (KNCC) with a General Approval for Ship Application (GASA) for their LCO2-EP tank system for the transportation of liquefied CO2 (LCO2). 

12th June 2023

KNCC ambient CO2 transportation solution receives DNV GASA

12th June 2023