Clarksons Research has released its latest Green Technology Tracker, including full year 2024 data points, charting the progress of alternative fuel uptake and investments in energy saving technologies across the global shipping fleet. Across 2024, 820 vessel orders,...
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha ('K' Line) has announced that marine biofuel was recently supplied to 'Viking Ocean', a car carrier it operates, at Yokohama Daikoku C-4 Terminal, a finished-vehicle terminal operated by the 'K' Line Group. This is the first time that 'K' Line...
According to the Port of Hamburg, from September 2024, the rules for discharging ballast water in ports will change; IMO will then require all seagoing vessels to treat ballast water when discharging it, usually in coastal areas, to prevent the spread of invasive...
Alfa Laval is introducing its PureBallast 3 Ultra, the latest ballast water management system (BWMS) built on the company's PureBallast 3 technology. The system is claimed to bring new advantages to what the company considers to be the market’s most efficient UV...
Maritime clean technology company Silverstream Technologies has signed an agreement with cruise operator Carnival Corporation & plc to install the Silverstream System on another two vessels. These will be the third and fourth new build Excel-class vessels to be...
Ro-ro shipping company Wallenius Wilhelmsen regards emission reduction as an urgent matter, that cannot wait, so the company is pleased to announce that its near-term and net-zero targets have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). SBTi has...
Swiss marine power company WinGD has won an order for 16 X-DF dual-fuel engines after what the company says was a late-stage switch by a major ship owner. The shipping company was influenced by WinGD’s track record for reliable operations, continuous improvements to...
Wärtsilä is to supply an integrated propulsion package for a new vessel being built for UK-based tanker owner and operator, Pritchard-Gordon Tankers(PGT). The integrated package includes a fuel-flexible Wärtsilä 32 main engine. This order is the third in a series of...
Performance monitoring systems can help shipping companies with regulatory compliance whilst gaining insights into fleet performance projections but better systems are needed to tap into the full potential of accurate data and energy saving solutions. That was one key...
Coating manufacturer PPG has announced that its Sigmaglide 2390 biocide-free silicone fouling release has become the only hull coating approved by RightShip’s product review process for its Zero Harm Innovation Partners Program. The Zero Harm Innovation Partners...
According to Danish Shipping, the EU has now adopted the final rules for climate-neutral shipping, as proposed in the ambitious climate package "Fit for 55". Particularly, the requirement for the climate footprint of fuels, with the adoption of FuelEU Maritime, is...
Member States of IMO, meeting at the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 80), have adopted a 2023 IMO Strategy on Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships, with enhanced targets to tackle harmful emissions. MEPC 80 met 3-7 July 2023 at IMO Headquarters in...
Ship designer LMG Marin reports that the 'Zulu 06' inland waterway barge, developed as part of the Flagships H2020 Project project, has begun operation. The vessel integrates hydrogen fuel cells, enabling seven days continuous operation with zero emissions. The...
French joint venture Energy Observer, via its subsidiary EOConcept, a pioneer in sustainable maritime solutions, launched the Energy Observer 2 project in 2022 with the ambition of designing the world's lowest-carbon cargo ship. The vessel, known as EO2, is an...
Ship designer LMG Marin has provided retrofit ship design documentation a double-ended ferry which as undergone retrofitting at Fiskerstrand Verft in Norway. This ferry was originally designed by LMG Marin as an LNG car ferry for Fjord1, and has operated the...
Vard has completed an advanced cable laying vessel to Danish subsea specialist NCT Offshore, less than two years after the contract was signed. NCT Offshore is a Danish offshore vessel owner and operator with roots in the renewable wind industry. The company focuses...
Wind Assisted Propulsion Systems (WAPS) company OceanWings has been awarded an Approval in Principle (AiP) from Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore (BV) for its Rigid Tiltable Wingsail (OW RT) technology. The OW RT system has been specifically designed for...
DNV has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Singapore-based Seatrium, an engineering solutions provider to the offshore and marine industries, to cooperate on strategic activities and projects in the areas of engineering, technology and new product design....
Cargotec company MacGregor reports a significant repeat order with a total value of more than €20m for comprehensive packages of ro-ro equipment for a total of five Pure Car and Truck Carriers (PCTC) vessels. The vessels will be built at China Merchant Heavy...
Wärtsilä’s LPG Fuel Supply and Cargo Handling systems have been selected for two LPG/Midsize gas carrier vessels being built at Hyundai Mipo Dockyard in South Korea for Exmar LPG, a joint venture between Exmar, a multi-disciplinary maritime and offshore solutions...
The Smart Shipping platform from Ascenz Marorka, a GTT Group company, has been chosen by Gazocean, a French company specializing in the technical management of LNG carriers, for its fleet of six vessels. The contract includes access to Ascenz Marorka's Smart Shipping...
Helm Operations and Caterpillar Marine have announced a strategic collaboration to enhance workboat operations by integrating advanced engine data with fleet management software. Combining the strengths of Helm Connect and Caterpillar's engine technology, this...
Ulstein Verft in Norway has announced the successful delivery of the Construction Service Operation Vessel (CSOV) 'Olympic Notos' to offshore operator Olympic. This vessel is thought to mark a significant milestone in maritime innovation and excellence. Olympic's...
Strategic Marine of Singapore has signed a significant contract with Mainprize Offshore for the construction of six 26m aluminium Supa Swath vessels, with an option for an additional six. This agreement follows a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed in June 2024...
Anemoi Marine Technologies has announced that Clare Urmston has been appointed as the company’s new CEO. After holding a number of executive and non-executive positions within the manufacturing, healthcare and fast-moving consumer goods sectors, Urmston joined Anemoi...
Stavanger-headquartered ferry operator Norled has been honoured as the Maritime CleanTech Partner of the Year 2024, highlighting the company's role in setting new standards for both innovation in the Norwegian maritime industry and sustainable maritime passenger...
The Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping (MMMZCS) and global energy analyst Rystad Energy have signed a Knowledge Partnership Agreement to formalise their collaboration. As official partners, MMMZCS and Rystad Energy have embarked on a long-term...
A new study by the University of Southampton commissioned by the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) assesses the interrelationship, and highlights the significant synergy, between measures aimed at enhancing ship energy efficiency and underwater radiated noise...
Survitec brand Maritime Protection has secured an order for a set of nitrogen systems for installation on an LNG-fuelled cruise ship, a move which the company believes is a first for this particular sector. Survitec says that it welcomes the opportunity to support the...
France-based UV water treatment specialist Bio-UV Group has developed cyber security software for its Bio-Sea ballast water treatment system (BWTS) ahead of two IACS Unified Requirements (URs) set to enter into force in 2024. Like any networked system or control...
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