Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore (BV) recently brought together maritime leaders and technical experts to discuss critical issues shaping the industry at an event in Athens. George Sarris, Chairman, BV Hellenic Marine Technical Committee chairman and Enterprises...
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...
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...
In a step towards establishing eco-friendly maritime practices, South Korea recently successfully conducted its first Simultaneous Operations (SIMOPs) of ship-to-ship methanol bunkering at Busan New Port. This marks a crucial advancement in the nation's commitment to...
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) have formalised their collaboration through a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at accelerating the energy transition of global maritime and port sectors....
KR (Korean Register) has awarded an Approval in Principle (AiP) to HD Hyundai Mipo (HD HMD) for its 23,000m3 Ammonia Bunkering Vessel and 18,000m3 LNG Bunkering Vessel, which KR believes helps pave the way for green shipping. The development of these vessels should...
Drop-in replacements for fossil fuels may be a cost-effective way of meeting environmental regulations and could extend the life of older vessels, if barriers to adoption can be overcome, according to a new report from Lloyd's Register (LR). As a low-emission...
MAN Energy Solutions has announced a new generation of its Common Rail injection system for its medium-speed, four-stroke portfolio. The CR 2.2 common-rail fuel-injection system will eventually completely replace its CR 1.6 predecessor and builds on its experience,...
Ulsan Port Authority (UPA) has announced that it has signed an equity investment agreement worth US$ 17.6m with Hyundai Oil Terminal Corporation to establish Korea’s alternative marine fuel supply chain centred on Ulsan Port. The investment is a follow-up to the...
Three years after launching the Aurora Class design, the first Aurora class vessel, 'Höegh Aurora', has been delivered at a naming ceremony at China Merchants Heavy Industry’s yard in Jiangsu, China. The ship is described as a "ground-breaking and transformational...
To further improve the efficiency and sustainability of its fleet, cruise operator Phoenix Reisen has modernised its 205m, 835-passenger cruise ship 'Amera', which is now equipped with ABB’s Onboard DC Grid power system platform and shore power connection. Following...
Singapore's Energy Market Authority (EMA) and the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) have shortlisted two consortia that will proceed to the next round of evaluations of proposals to provide a low- or zero-carbon ammonia solution on Jurong Island. The two...
Vard has received an order from Rem Offshore for a third CSOV (Commissioning Service Operation Vessel), following delivery of sister vessels 'Rem Power' and 'Rem Wind' in 2023 and 2024 respectively. The Vard 4 19 design CSOV is tailored to provide services during the...
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