Engineering consultancy and ship designer Longitude Engineering has recently completed a project to provide alternative fuel systems engineering for a new vessel design by Dykstra Naval Architects, for Greenpeace International. Longitude’s specialist department in...
Deltamarin, DNV and Aveva have announced a strengthened collaboration agreement following approval from DNV for a 3D model used as part of the classification material prepared for Höegh Autoliners’ Aurora Class od environmentally-friendly pure car and truck carriers...
Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) and NYK have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with JERA to launch a study of transporting ammonia for use as fuel, including shipments to JERA's Hekinan Power Station in Aichi Prefecture, which is scheduled to start commercial...
The Lake Superior Research Institute (LSRI) at the University of Wisconsin-Superior has commissioned Incat Crowther to design a new low-emission battery hybrid research vessel. Described as a ‘floating classroom’, the 20m long USCG-certified catamaran will support the...
In line with its own sustainability efforts, Strategic Marine has revealed what it calls its 'offshore support vessels of the future', including the Generation 4 Fast Crew Boat (FCB), which is being constructed at the group’s Singapore yard, the StratCat 27, a crew...
Naval architecture practice Norwegian Ship Design now has five hydrogen fuelled vessels in order, cementing what it regards as a leading position in this segment. CEO Gjermund Johannessen said: “We have since the foundation of the company had a clear ambition to be a...
FKAB of Sweden has signed a contract with Holland Shipyards to design the four ferries with electric propulsion that will be built for the Swedish road ferries administration, Trafikverket Färjerederiet. FKAB will carry out documentation for approval, such as...
Ship designer Foreship has made two senior appointments which grow its design and technology capabilities to support shipping’s sustainable future, with Joonatan Haukilehto (pictured) joining as Lead Consultant, Newbuilds and Decarbonisation, while Pekka Pohjanen is...
Sanmar Shipyards has joined forces with operator SAAM Towage and naval architect Robert Allan Ltd (RAL) to develop and custom-build two electric-powered tugs for harbour operations, the first of a new generation of environmentally-friendly emissions-free tugboats....
Lithuanian ship designer Western Baltic Engineering (WBE) is accelerating the development of its recently unveiled electric ‘pusher’ vessel with the signing of a new partnership with battery maker AYK Energy. Klaipeda headquartered WBE said the agreement with Andorra...
Bahamas-based shipping company Veer Corporation has announced the granting of Approval in Principle (AiP) by ABS, which the company sees as a major step on its mission to build the first fleet of 100% clean, ocean-going container vessels. In this project, Veer is...
According to naval architect C-Job, reducing the carbon footprint of the global shipping industry and reaping the efficiency gains offered by autonomous vessels have been two of its leading research priorities in recent years, leading to a realisation that autonomy,...
After announcing plans to build its first zero emission ship by 2030, Hurtigruten Norway has now secured leading tech partnerships and applied for funds to embark on a research project to further develop the zero-emission ship concept. The company has started a...
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