A liquified CO₂ (LCO2) carrier concept design jointly developed by Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) and Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) with MOL's Wind Challenger hard sail wind propulsion system has been awarded approval in principle (AiP) by ClassNK. The AiP confirms the...
According to voyage optimisation company StormGeo, digital tools for automated routing have been a game-changer for shipping by enabling shorter voyage times and enhanced fuel efficiency to cut costs and emissions, but, with the complexity of modern shipping, the most...
The naming and delivery ceremony of the 11th ammonia-ready PCTC (pure car and truck carrier) for the Grimaldi Group, the 'Grande Inghilterra' has taken place at China Merchants Heavy Industries Jiangsu. Like her sister vessels already in service – Grande Shanghai,...
ClassNK has issued an approval in principle (AiP) for an ammonia–fuelled Panamax bulk carrier equipped with an IMO Type B independent fuel tank developed by the Planning and Design Centre for Greener Ships. This is believed to be the first AiP for a ship with Type B...
Spanish wind assisted propulsion systems (WAPS) developer bound4blue has announced the completion of installation of two 24m eSails onboard the Klaveness Combination Carriers (KCC) newbuild 'Baltazar'. bound4blue’s suction sails, said to be capable of delivering...
Lloyd’s Register has tested Orca AI's AI-powered navigation system during a live vessel trial, which focused on how AI-based computer vision can support human decision-making in real operating conditions, particularly in complex scenarios such as congested waters and...
SRC Group’s Methanol Superstorage system has received type approval (TA) from classification society RINA, in a formal recognition of a solution which allows shipowners and operators to use methanol and ethanol as green marine fuels without sacrificing storage space....
EcoNavis Solutions has been selected by a US Federal Government agency to lead a federally-backed project aimed at demonstrating how integrated hydrodynamic optimisation can reduce fuel consumption and underwater radiated noise in offshore vessels and workboats...
Everllence has announced the successful factory acceptance test (FAT) of its first ammonia-burning engine built by licensee Engine & Machinery of Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI-EMD) in South Korea. The dual-fuel Everllence B&W 6G60ME-LGIA (-liquid gas injection...
Marine battery maker AYK Energy says a significant milestone is being made in the electric workboat sector with the completion of sea trials for the first battery-methanol harbour tug ever built. AYK Energy said the Svitzer Balder built by the Uzmar shipyard in...
Schottel has been selected to provide the propulsion package for 'Bahía Beatriz', an 8,000 dwt hybrid chemical tanker designed for bunkering operations and terminal-to-terminal fuel transport. The vessel was built by Spanish shipyard Astilleros de Murueta....
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