PrimeServ Academy Shanghai and Green Marine have announced a strategic collaboration in the field of Methanol Training, aimed at supporting the maritime industry’s transition to methanol as a marine fuel. The collaboration aims to provide comprehensive training...
MAN Energy Solutions has reported that its ME-LGIA (liquid gas injection ammonia) engine, currently undergoing testing at its Research Centre Copenhagen (RCC) facility, has run at 100% engine load for the first time, including simulated power take-off (PTO) tests. Ole...
The French Bio-UV Group has received what it describes as a 'prestigious order' from SIEM Ship Management to supply its Bio-Sea Ballast Water Treatment Systems (BWTS) for a trio of SIEM-managed car carriers. The order, for retrofit installation to the Siem Copernicus,...
The innovative 'Grain de Sail II' cargo sail ship has set sail across the Atlantic with a ballast water treatment system (BWTS) supplied by the French Bio-UV Group. The vessel, based in St. Malo, transports French products to New York by sail before heading south to...
Dutch company Econowind reports that it has surpassed 100 VentoFoil units sold, marking a milestone in the shipping industry’s shift towards wind-assisted ship propulsion. The increasing adoption of the VentoFoil system reflects shipowners’ drive to cut fuel...
According to Danish shipping company Ultranav, even small adjustments in daily operations can contribute to fuel savings and reduced emissions. To support these improvements Ultranav is launching a six-month trial with Signol – a behaviour change service designed to...
Anglo Belgian Corporation (ABC) and Jan De Nul have announced the successful Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) of the first methanol dual-fuel engine for Jan de Nul's XL cable-laying vessel 'Fleeming Jenkin'. This successful FAT marks a crucial milestone, validating the...
HD Hyundai Heavy Industries-Engine and Machinery has successfully completed the Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) of its first H54DF HiMSEN engine at HD Hyundai Engine, in Yeongam, South Korea. The FAT was conducted with the participation of shipowner Excelerate Energy,...
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...
ClassNK has released 'FAQs on the EU-ETS for Shipping', an online overview and necessary preparation of the European Union Emissions Trading System (EU-ETS), which is expected to be introduced to the maritime industry. The European Union (EU) has set a goal of...
BIMCO published its CII Operations Clause for Time Charter Parties in November, following adoption of the clause by its Documentary Committee. As a result, BIMCO members and industry stakeholders have been providing feedback on application of the clause. The BIMCO CII...
Wallenius Marine is conducting advanced wind tunnel tests aimed at realising what it says will be the first wind-powered PCTC (Pure Car and Truck Carrier) vessel. The tests are being carried out in a wind tunnel in Gothenburg, with wind speeds of up to 250 km/h....
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...
Spanish shipping company Baleària has unveiled plans for two all-electric catamaran ferries destined for the Tarifa-Tangier Ville route, the first green corridor between Spain and Morocco. The Port Authority of the Bay of Algeciras has prioritised sustainability and...
Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) group company MOL Energia of Singapore has signed a long-term charter contract for three newbuilding very large ethane carriers (VLECs) with SCG Chemicals of Thailand, a wholly owned subsidiary of Thailand's Siam Cement Group (SCG). The 100,000...
Classification society ABS has awarded Hanwha Ocean Approval in Principle (AiP) for its Pre-FEED standard FPSO Design intended to create an asset optimised for deployment in the deep waters of West Africa. The FPSO design is 340m long and capable of storing...
Classification society DNV has released a competence standard (ST) for methanol and a recommended practice (RP) for ammonia, to enable crew and shipowners to tackle the safety risks and challenges posed by the introduction of new alternative fuels and technologies...
As part of its mission to support customers with more sustainable products and solutions, Cargotec company MacGregor has introduced a fully electrically driven heavy-duty transloading crane, the TCE. The new heavy-duty transloading crane is a result of extensive...
Shell International Trading and Shipping Company Limited has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Alfa Laval regarding the development of a new Gas Combustion Unit (GCU) for use on liquid hydrogen carriers. By paving the way for the safe transport of...
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...
Netherlands-based maritime solutions provider Varuna Marine Services has launched its latest product designed to support compliance with the FuelEU Maritime initiative. The FuelEU Maritime regulation, part of the European Green Deal, sets ambitious targets for...
Following Strategic Marine’s successful entry into Korea’s offshore windfarm market earlier this year, the Singapore headquartered shipbuilder has signed a new contract with Yeosu Ocean for the construction of a StratCat 27 Crew Transfer Vessel (CTV). The agreement...
Spanish shipbuilder Gondan reports that the naming ceremony of 'Vestri Enabler', a Commissioning Service Operations Vessel (CSOV), for Norwegian shipowner Edda Wind, took place in the port of El Musel in Gijón. The vessel, designed by Salt Ship Design, a Norwegian...
Carisbrooke Shipping has welcomed the UK government’s latest £30m investment in maritime decarbonisation, reinforcing the industry’s shift towards cleaner, more sustainable operations. As part of the Clean Maritime Demonstration Competition (CMDC6), the funding is...
According to maritime technology and data firm OceanScore, ship managers must navigate tricky commercial terrain to mitigate their financial exposure as DOC (Document of Compliance) holder with responsibility for compliance under FuelEU Maritime. An effective...
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...
French PEM electrolysis company Elogen, part of the GTT group, has signed a joint partnership agreement with CNRS and Université Paris-Saclay to create a joint research laboratory looking into green hydrogen production. Hydrogen is seen as a key lever in successfully...
Survitec’s Maritime Protection brand has registered a significant increase in orders for Inert Gas (IG) systems over the past two years following a surge in orders for newbuild vessels with LNG-burning engines. This increase is partly attributed to the global shipping...
Marine training course provider Stream Marine Training (SMT) has run its first Battery and Fuel Cells Awareness course to arm seafarers with the knowledge on the potentially life-threatening risks of lithium-ion batteries. As a fast-growing new energy storage system,...
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