Industry coalition Sea-LNG analysis has shown that LNG dual-fuelled vessels provide the lowest compliance cost for meeting EU and IMO decarbonisation regulations. Using Z-Joule’s Pool.FM, SEA-LNG has undertaken analysis based on a modelled mid-sized, 14,000 TEU...
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Marine fuel & lubricant news
ALLIANCE FORMED TO ESTABLISH SW EUROPE HYDROGEN FUEL SUPPLY CHAIN
Spanish energy company Moeve, alongside a number of other energy and technological companies including thyssenkrupp nucera, DH2, Elyse energy, HDF, Hynamics, QAIR, SEFE, SHS-Stahl-Holding-Saar, and Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners as well as H2med promoters Enagas,...
Water & waste management news
SIEM PCTCs OPT FOR BIO-SEA BWTS
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,...
SAILING CARGO SHIP INCLUDES BIO-SEA BWTS FOR SUSTAINABILITY
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...
Marine environment & clean shipping news
FINANCE SECURED FOR ONBOARD CARBON CAPTURE PROJECT
Value Maritime and its partners in the Maritime Efficient & Easy Carbon Capture (ME2CC) project have received funding from the Dutch government-backed Maritime Masterplan 2024. The funding will contribute to the development, construction and demonstration of a...
MOL AND MADOQUA SIGN PORTUGUESE GREEN CORRIDOR MoU
Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to develop a green corridor connecting Portugal to Northern Europe with Dutch-Portuguese company Madoqua Renewables Holding and various other partners. Madoqua is a renewable energy developer and...
Marine propulsion & machinery news
FURTHER ORDERS FOR WinGD X-DF-A AMMONIA ENGINE
Swiss marine power company WinGD has secured further orders for its ammonia-fuelled X-DF-A engine design in the growing ammonia carrier market. The engines, to be built at Yuchai Marine Power Co, will be delivered for a total of seven 25,000m3 and 41,000m3 LPG/ammonia...
ULSTEIN INTRODUCES GENERATOR SYSTEM TO CUT FUEL AND EMISSIONS
Ulstein has launched the Ulstein Power Variable Speed Generator (VSG), designed to optimise power generation on vessels by dynamically adjusting its speed to match load requirements. Together with technical measures and overall ship design, the operational results on...
Marine coatings & hull protection news
ELECTROSTATIC COATING APPLICATION CUTS SHIPYARD VOC EMISSIONS
According to coatings company PPG, the EDR Antwerp shipyard has achieved a 40% reduction in overspray with the electrostatic application of PPG's Sigmaglide 2390 fouling release coating. The project was carried out on the underwater hull of the ro-pax vessel Stena...
FINNLINES ADOPTS GRAPHENE-BASED HARD FOUL RELEASE HULL COATING
Finnlines adopts graphene-based hard foul release hull coating across its ro-ro and ro-pax fleets to reduce fuel consumption and emissions. Finnlines, in partnership with GIT Coatings, is accelerating its decarbonization efforts by adopting XGIT-FUEL, an innovative...
Maritime regulatory news
EU ETS FOR SHIPPING UNPICKED BY ClassNK
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 ANSWERS QUESTIONS ON COMPLEXITIES OF CII CLAUSE
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...
Ship design & naval architecture news
TWO HYBRID FERRIES DELIVERED TO HONG KONG
Hong Kong & Kowloon Ferry Limited (HKKF) has taken delivery of two new hybrid ferries, designed by Incat Crowther and built by Hong Kong-based Cheoy Lee Shipyards. The new 40m ferries can transport up to 450 passengers and will service commuter routes between Hong...
ELECTRIC HYDROFOIL VESSEL PLANNED FOR US WATERWAY
Swedish company Candela's electric hydrofoil ferry design is to be adopted for a new zero-emission ferry for Lake Tahoe in the US. The Candela P-12 is believed to be the fastest electric vessel with the longest range, and offers significantly lower operational costs...
Shipbuilding & ship repair news
GRIMALDI G5 FLEET COMPLETED WITH VESSEL FOR NEW ROUTE
With the delivery of the 'Great Cotonou' from the Hyundai Mipo Dockyard in Ulsan, South Korea, all six of the Grimaldi G5-class ro-ro multipurpose vessels are now fully operational in the company's fleet. With length of 250m, beam of 38m and 45,684 dwt...
AtoB@C SHIPPING RECEIVES FIFTH PLUG-IN HYBRID VESSEL
AtoB@C Shipping is continuing its fleet renewal with the delivery of the 'Maximar' from Chowgule & Company of Goa, India, marking the fifth new plug-in hybrid vessel to join the company’s fleet since the delivery of 'Electramar' in December 2023. AtoB@C...
Ship classification news
BV TO CERTIFY WIND AND SOLAR POWERED POLAR EXPEDITION VESSEL
Bureau Veritas Marine and Offshore (BV) is collaborating with shipowner Selar, designer Cormoran/Ship-ST and shipyard CNOI on the certification of 'Captain Arctic', Selar’s pioneering polar expedition cruise designed to operate with close to zero carbon emissions....
DNV ISSUES SEEMP COMPANY AUDIT REMINDER
Classification society has issued a reminder that, according to the SEEMP Part III regulations, companies must ensure that affected vessels meet the energy efficiency targets set by the IMO. This is accomplished through a Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan (SEEMP)...
Ship’s deck & cargo news
MacGREGOR COMPLETES LOW-CARBON ELECTRIC CRANE SERIES
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 AND ALFA LAVAL SIGN MoU TO DEVELOP GCU FOR HYDROGEN BOIL-OFF
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...
Marine electronics & digitalisation news
SOFTWARE PRODUCTS AID EMISSIONS COMPLIANCE
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...
ABB AND WALLENIUS DEVELOP CII FORECASTING SOLUTION WITH TÄRNTANK
Danish tanker operator Tärntank is set to trial Oversea services, a collaboration between ABB and Wallenius Marine, across the fleet of six vessels, with the aim of exploring opportunities for improving operational performance. The trial will cover the performance of...
Offshore marine news
OMS GROUP PLACES GREEN CABLE-LAYING VESSEL ORDER WITH ROYAL IHC
OMS Group, a provider of subsea digital infrastructure solutions, has signed a contract with Royal IHC for the construction of a series of next generation cable-laying vessels, with the first expected to be delivered in the first quarter of 2027. OMS Group's strategic...
KONGSBERG HYBRID PACKAGE FOR CHINESE-BUILT PSVs
Kongsberg Maritime will supply an extensive range of equipment for a new fleet of 10 platform supply vessels (PSVs) being built by Fujian Mawei Shipbuilding in China for Greek shipowner, Capital Offshore. This significant contract win is valued at approximately NOK...
Maritime business news
NEW APPOINTMENT TO GROW VENTOFOIL COMPANY
Dutch wind-assisted ship propulsion technology company Econowind plans to revolutionise maritime sustainability and expand the company’s impact in the global shipping industry, and has appointed a new CCO, Chiel de Leeuw, to play a key role in advancing Econowind's...
KEY APPOINTMENT AT WAPS COMPANY
Spanish company bound4blue is seeking to further consolidate its position in maritime’s evolving Wind Assisted Propulsion Systems (WAPS) segment with the appointment of Daniel Mann as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO). Mann joins the team after four years as VP Business...
Maritime & emissions research news
ELOGEN JOINS FRENCH GREEN HYDROGEN PARTNERSHIP
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...
ABS PARTNERS WITH SEA FORREST FOR MARITIME ELECTRIFICATION DEVELOPMENT
ABS and Sea Forrest Power Solutions, a subsidiary of BH Global, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to drive advancements in cutting-edge maritime electrification technologies. Supported by the ABS Electrification Center in Singapore, the agreement will...
Maritime safety & security news
LOW-EMISSION FUELS LEAD TO ORDERS FOR INERT GAS SYSTEMS
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...
SMT RUNS FIRST BATTERY AND FUEL CELLS AWARENESS COURSE FOR Li-ion BATTERY SAFETY
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,...