According to Swedish ship designer FKAB, wind-assisted propulsion is emerging as one of the most promising energy-saving technologies in shipping. However, successfully integrating wind propulsion systems (WAPS) is not considered by FKAB as simply a matter of...
ClassNK has confirmed the validity of the performance analysis evaluation for the 'Seawing' automated kite system being developed by Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha ('K' Line) and its French subsidiary Oceanicwing. The classification society has issued a Statement of Fact...
Dutch ship designer Conoship International has introduced the CIP4400, its latest standardised cargo vessel design, and the successor to the CIP3800. With an extended midship section, the vessel increases its deadweight by 15%, creating additional shipping...
Damen Shipyards Group has completed construction of its first Waterbus 2907 Electric, a fully electric vessel designed to provide sustainable public transport in urban areas, operating with extremely low levels of wash and zero emissions. Damen is now offering the...
Industry collective Sea-LNG has responded to a recent study by the UCL Energy Institute which suggested that further investment in LNG as an interim alternative fuel was likely to hamper progress on other future fuels, in particular green ammonia, which UCL considers...
DNV reports that the 12th session of the IMO Sub-Committee on Ship Systems and Equipment (SSE 12) took place from 9 to 13 March 2026, and progressed various fire safety measures, including agreement to develop interim guidelines for the safety of ships using...
Greentech company Sulnox, which says it delivers lower fuel costs and emissions with zero Capex, has announced the results of an independent laboratory evaluation of Sulnox Eco by a leading marine fuels testing organisation. The study evaluated Sulnox Eco across the...
DNV has delivered a study commissioned by the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) entitled 'Safety of hydrogen for use in ships', which has culminated in a final report and a non‑mandatory guidance document. The study concludes that design-based safety is required...
Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore (BV) has completed a technical review confirming BAR Technologies’ calculation of available effective power of the two 37.5m 760m2 WindWings wind assisted propulsion system (WAPS) units installed on Union Maritime (UML) tankers as...
Echandia has announced the launch of the next generation of Echandia Ultra, its battery energy storage system for high-power, high-cycle marine applications. The new generation builds on Echandia’s field-proven platform and further strengthens the qualities the...
Lloyd’s Register (LR) has granted type approval (TA) and technical assurance to GIT Coatings for its next-generation graphene-based foul-release hull coating, XGIT-Force. The approval confirms that LR has independently assessed the concept and design of the coating...
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