New Zealand company Vessev, which describes itself as a 'global leader in sustainable marine technology', has introduced an electric hydrofoil ferry concept, working in conjunction with ferry operator Fullers360 and its decarbonisation team known as NetZero Maritime....
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BMT REVEALS NEW METHANOL- AND AUTONOMY-READY SOV DESIGN
BMT has launched a design for a 48m Service Operation Vessel (SOV), intended for a new era in offshore operations, to deliver safety, comfort and efficiency while minimising environmental impact. The 48m SOV is the largest in the range of BMT's existing offshore...
NEW CONOSHIP GREEN GENERAL CARGO COASTAL VESSEL LAUNCHED
Turkish yard Gelibolu Shipyard has launched a Conoship International diesel-electric 3600 dwt general cargo vessel, yard number NB60, which is said to be testament to innovation, future-proofing, and environmental consciousness in the realm of general cargo transport...
DELTAMARIN TO DESIGN 13th STENA E-FLEXER RO-PAX
Deltamarin has signed a design contract with China Merchants Jinling shipyard (Weihai) for the complete basic and detail design of a new ro-pax vessel, the 13th in Stena RoRo’s E-Flexer series and the first destined for the Mediterranean region. Corsica Linea will...
LOW-CARBON INSTALLATION VESSEL PROJECT RECEIVES FUNDING
The UK Government has awarded funding to a consortium led by Morek Engineering to design a new class of low-carbon installation vessel for the floating offshore wind market. The consortium has won the funding through the UK Government’s Clean Maritime Demonstration...
JAPANESE CONSORTIUM ANNOUNCES COMPLETION TARGET FOR FIRST NH3-FUELLED GAS TANKER
Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK), Japan Engine Corporation (J-Eng), IHI Power Systems and Nihon Shipyard, having previously signed a series of contracts to construct the world's first ammonia-fuelled medium gas carrier (AFMGC) equipped with Japan-made engines, have...
INCAT CROWTHER DESIGNS GREEN PASSENGER VESSEL FOR FLORIDA NATIONAL PARK
Incat Crowther has been commissioned by US shipbuilder Gladding-Hearn Shipbuilding, Duclos Corporation to design a new 300-passenger, high-speed catamaran for US operator Yankee Freedom. The new vessel, Yankee Freedom IV, will replace the 250-passenger Yankee Freedom...
LONGITUDE TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING FOR ELECTRIC SOV PROJECT
UK engineering consultancy and ship designer Longitude Engineering has been selected to support a consortium led by vessel owner and operator Bibby Marine for the design of a zero-emission electric Service Operation Vessel (eSOV), which will operate in the UK and...
HAV DESIGN TO DEVELOP ANOTHER ESVAGT SOV
Norway-based HAV Design has been chosen to develop an offshore wind service operation vessel (SOV) for international SOV owner and operator Esvagt. Under the contract, HAV Design will deliver both the ship design and a large integrated equipment package including...
HYUNDAI, NAPA AND CADMATIC FORM JV TO ACCELERATE DECARBONISATION
Major shipyard HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) is forming a joint development project (JDP) with smart 3D ship design and information management providers Napa and Cadmatic to accelerate the digital transformation of the shipbuilding industry. The JDP has been...
ECO-FRIENDLY AIRBUS TRANSPORT SHIPS TO BE DESIGNED BY DELTAMARIN
Deltamarin is collaborating with French ship operator Louis Dreyfus Armateurs (LDA) and Wuchang Shipbuilding Industry Group (WSIG) in designing three modern and eco-friendly ro-ro vessels for Airbus aircraft sub-assembly transportation. The new fleet is set out to cut...
BREEZE TO DESIGN NEW MULTI-ROLE HYBRID OSV
Norwegian company Breeze Ship Design has recently been awarded a contract by Chinese shipbuilder Fujian Mawei for the design of a multipurpose offshore support vessel (MPSV). The innovative Z 4423 MPSV is designed to meet the specific requirements and operational...
BUILD STARTS ON FINAL ULSTEIN-DESIGN GREEN CRUISESHIP IN SERIES
Marking a significant achievement in expedition cruising, SunStone Maritime Group recently celebrated the steel-cutting ceremony for the seventh and final Infinity-class vessel, based on an Ulstein design. Said to redefine the cruising experience, this new expedition...