Lloyd’s Register (LR) has issued an approval in principle (AiP) for GTT’s Cubiq LNG fuel containment system, with a cubic tank design aiming to streamline project engineering and planning, simplify shipyard construction processes and free up more cargo space on...
Lloyd’s Register (LR) Advisory has been appointed by Geneva-based LPG trader and shipowner Geogas to support the development of a multi-year emissions compliance plan and operationalisation of FuelEU pooling, as it prepares for the first compliance cycle of FuelEU...
France-based water treatment pioneer Bio-UV Group has secured an agreement with shipbuilder Piriou Group to supply its Bio-Sea ballast water treatment technology to a further six wind-powered cargo ships building for French operator TOWT (TransOceanic Wind Transport)....
Evac is offering its HydroTreat system a transformative solution for reducing direct emissions and significantly cutting indirect emissions resulting from onboard waste treatment. Decarbonization is seen as not just a compliance requirement, but an opportunity for the...
Oslo is marking the 10th anniversary of its Climate Budget, said to be the first of its kind in the world and now adopted by cities worldwide. Over the past decade, the Climate Budget has transformed ambitious climate targets into measurable outcomes. The Climate...
Lloyd’s Register (LR) is convening a partnership hoping to deliver safe, secure and sustainable nuclear-powered ships for a net zero ocean economy. The LR-led Maritime Nuclear Consortium unites expertise from the nuclear, maritime, insurance and regulatory sectors to...
Berge Bulk and Anemoi Marine Technologies have successfully completed the installation of four folding rotor sails, 5m in diameter and 35m in height, on Berge Bulk’s 208,000 dwt Newcastlemax vessel 'Berge Meru', marking the company’s second Rotor Sail project with...
Wärtsilä will provide its Wärtsilä 25 Ammonia solution to power a new cargo vessel for Norway-based Skarv Shipping Solutions to be built at the Huanghai shipyard in China. This will be the first newbuild to benefit from the solution, which is said to mark a...
Marine coatings company Jotun has become the latest member of RightShip’s Zero Harm Innovation Partners Program, bringing nearly a century of experience in protecting vessels and infrastructure, combining science, technology, and sustainability to advance safer,...
Marine coatings company Nippon Paint Marine has reached agreement with RightShip to join its Zero Harm Innovation Partners Programme as a strategic partner and drive forward a shared commitment to innovation in decarbonisation and vessel efficiency, and to promote...
The Lloyd's Register (LR) Regulatory Affairs experts have analysed the main outcomes from the recent IMO ISWG-GHG 19 meeting on mid-term GHG measures. IMO has advanced its commitment to tackling GHG emissions, with significant developments emerging from the latest...
The IMO has confirmed the expansion of the data reference model within the IMO Compendium on Facilitation and Electronic Business (IMO Compendium) following the conclusion of the 49th meeting of its Facilitation Committee (FAL 49), adding a range of standardised...
Artemis Technologies reports that US company PROP Worldwide, formerly PROP SF, has officially launched an expansion beyond the San Francisco Bay Area, said to mark a major milestone in sustainable waterborne transit. As part of this initiative, PROP Worldwide has...
Damen Shipyards Group has unveiled the latest platform in its successful cargo vessels portfolio, the Combi Freighter (CF) 5000 ICE, first in a new series of ice class cargo vessels. Commercial Director Damen Cargo Vessels Remko Bouma said: “Our aim has been to...
Sallaum Lines has taken delivery of 'Ocean Legacy', the latest Pure Car and Truck Carrier (PCTC) to join its Ocean Class fleet, one month after putting 'Ocean Explorer' into service. The arrival of this next-generation vessel underlines the pace of the company’s Ocean...
The second commissioning service operation vessel (CSOV) built by Vard Brattvaag in Norway for Windward Offshore has been named 'Windward Paris' and delivered one week in advance of the contractual delivery date Windward Paris follows Windward Athens, delivered on...
At the recent 92nd meeting (C92) of the Council of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) in London, the council reviewed the significant outputs from its safe decarbonisation and safe digital transformation panels, the progress made on the...
The Nordic countries are taking a further step towards decarbonising maritime transport with the launch of Phase 2 of the 'Nordic Roadmap for the introduction of sustainable zero-carbon fuels in shipping: Implementation and realization 2025–2027'. Managed by DNV and...
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...
Alfa Laval has optimised the design of the Alfa Laval Smit LNG inert gas generator, bringing greater flexibility and modular construction, offering a range of options for more choice and faster access to vital safety equipment. The Smit LNG system is known for its...
A recent study by OneLink showed that 13% of vessels across a European mixed cargo fleet with poor machinery routine maintenance suffered rising fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. In a market where margins are tightening and environmental regulations are...
ABB and shipping company Wallenius Marine have formally established a new joint venture based in Stockholm, Sweden, to expand their ‘Oversea’ collaboration and ensure customers will fully benefit from future-proof vessel performance management capabilities. First...
Bibby Marine recently held a keel laying ceremony for its first hybrid-electric Commissioning Service Operation Vessel (eCSOV) at Astilleros Armon in Vigo, Spain. The 6,700gt vessel will combine methanol engines and battery technology to deliver zero-emission...
Vard has signed a contract for the design and construction of two commissioning service operation vessels (CSOVs), valued at between €100m and €200m for an undisclosed international customer. The two CSOVs are of the 87m long Vard 4 19 design developed by Vard Design...
Tanker operator Odfjell has launched what it describes as the first operational green corridor between Brazil and Europe. Based on certified sustainable biofuel, the initiative is considered a new benchmark for deep-sea decarbonisation, demonstrating that low-carbon...
Anemoi Marine Technologies has appointed Andrew Starforth as its new Programme Director, strengthening the company’s delivery capability as it continues to scale its wind-assisted propulsion solutions for the global maritime sector. Starforth brings over 25 years of...
JPNH₂YDRO, a joint venture between CMB.Tech, Tsuneishi and Kambara Kisen, has officially inaugurated its new hydrogen engine R&D centre. This innovative centre is a pioneering hydrogen test site in Japan, designed to advance hydrogen engine development. Equipped...
Oldendorff Carriers and the University of Strathclyde (UoS) are setting up a research centre for sustainable shipping at the university in the centre of Glasgow, UK. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed by Prof Osman Turan, Director Maritime Human...
Network provider Marlink has released a new version of CyberGuard Threat Detection, its cloud-based solution which provides enhanced protection and response to cyber threats. CyberGuard provides a portfolio of solutions, designed to defend customers’ remote assets and...
Stream Marine Training (SMT) is expanding its course catalogue, and due to industry demand is launching a one-day safety and awareness course for vessels carrying vehicles which are powered by batteries. SMT says shipping companies are set to have new challenges...
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