South Korean company hydrogen fuel cell developer Vinssen has received type approval certification from classification society RINA for its 60kW maritime hydrogen fuel cell stack. The type approval process, conducted in accordance with IEC standards, included...
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WALLEM GROUP ISSUES BIOFUEL ADVICE
Wallem Group has published a new whitepaper to ensure ships, ships systems and crews are fully prepared to load, store and use biofuels in everyday vessel operations. Marine Biofuels: Adoption, use, and best practice recognises the contribution that biofuels can make...
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DENMARK WELCOMES IMO PROPOSALS FOR BIOFOULING MANAGEMENT
According to Danske Rederier (Danish Shipping), biofouling on ship hulls — in the form of small algae, barnacles, and other organisms — can spread invasive species over vast distances and cause problems in marine ecosystems on the other side of the world. IMO’s Marine...
NORLED ORDERS THREE SHORE CHARGING STATIONS FROM NES
Norwegian ferry operator Norled has contracted HAV Group company Norwegian Electric Systems (NES) to deliver three onshore charging stations that will be installed at three ports in Northern Norway. The three charging stations will be installed at the North Norwegian...
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SAAM TOWAGE AND CAT MARINE PARTNER TO CUT EMISSIONS
Caterpillar Marine has entered a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with SAAM Towage to assess and implement alternative power solutions, including electrification and alternative fuels such as methanol and ethanol, for its tugboat fleet. The first SAAM Towage tugboat...
MARIN VERIFIES ABB DYNAFIN EFFICIENCY GAINS
Dutch maritime research institute Marin has verified that efficiency levels modelled for the ABB Dynafin propulsion concept will convert to real-world ship performance gains, following tests at Marin's Concept Basin. The enhanced efficiency has been found to correlate...
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SVITZER AND RAL BEGIN DESIGN OF METHANOL FUEL CELL TUG
Towage provider Svitzer, part of A.P. Moller-Maersk, and naval architecture company Robert Allan Ltd (RAL) are launching the second phase of a project to design the world’s first methanol hybrid fuel cell (MHFC) tug. Svitzer has conducted technical studies to...
SHORT SEA SHIP CONCEPT AIMS TO HELP ACCELERATE ENERGY TRANSITION
Energy and commodity group Mercuria and maritime engineering company ÈTA Shipping have formed a partnership to accelerate the transition to sustainable short-sea shipping. A joint venture will see the construction of six initial (and ten optional) vessels designed for...
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SANMAR TO BUILD FULLY ELECTRIC TUG FOR SVITZER
Sanmar has signed a contract with towage and marine services provider Svitzer to build a fully electric tug to be deployed in Scandinavia to provide services between Denmark and Sweden. The Denmark-headquartered global operator has ordered a new ASD, 1,818 kWh, 70t...
NEW HYBRID LIGHTHOUSE VESSEL LAUNCHED BY GONDAN
Spanish shipyard Astilleros Gondan has launched the vessel 'Pole Star' for Northern Lighthouse Board (NLB), the general lighthouse authority of Scotland, its seas and adjacent islands, including the Isle of Man. The new vessel, designed by OSK Design and Seaplace, has...
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LR SIGNS MoU WITH CHINA FOR GREENER SHIPPING
Lloyd’s Register (LR) and Shandong Marine Group (SDMG) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that will allow the two organisations to collaborate on energy transition opportunities. Shandong's economy is the third largest in China and the province, situated...
IRCLASS SYSTEMS & SOLUTIONS ANNOUNCES THE LAUNCH OF ISSPL DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION (IDF)
Hosts Knowledge-Sharing Session on Non-Destructive Testing with ISNT – Mumbai IRClass Systems & Solutions Pvt. Ltd. (ISSPL), a leader in Technical Inspection & Certification (TIC) services, announces the launch of ISSPL Development Foundation (IDF)....
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KEPPEL CLAIMS SEVERAL FIRSTS FOR AUTONOMOUS TUG
Keppel Offshore & Marine says it has achieved several industry ‘firsts’ with the successful completion of its maiden autonomous vessel project. Capable of autonomous vessel navigation as well as collision detection and avoidance (CDCA), the Maju 510 tug, owned and...
KONGSBERG SMPLIFIES DIGITALISATION
Kongsberg Digital says that its Vessel Insight Access makes it easier for ships and shipowners to embrace digitalisation and enjoy the benefits of Vessel Insight without the need of additional hardware onboard. Vessel Insight Access is claimed to be quick to install,...
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EQUIPMENT ORDERED FROM NES FOR ZERO-EMISSION CABLE LAYER
Engineering company Peak Marine Tech has awarded Norwegian Electric Systems (NES) a contract to supply the battery and control systems to enable zero emission cable lay operations from the converted 'Fjord Connector' cable lay vessel owned by Seaworks Kabel. Under the...
GLDD ORDERS ULSTEIN DESIGN OFFSHORE WIND VESSEL
The Jones Act compliant rock installation vessel design, known as ULSTEIN S211, has been developed by Rotterdam based Ulstein Design & Solutions. The contract includes the option for a second vessel. US dredging company Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Co (GLDD) has...
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RESEARCH AND INNOVATION KEY FOR WATER TRANSPORT COMPETITIVENESS
The European Waterborne Technology Platform (WTP) has welcomed a study highlighting the crucial role of research and innovation in the transition pathway for the EU mobility industrial ecosystem. According to WTP, without waterborne transport Europe would not be able...
ELKON AND SCHOTTEL APPOINT NEW MD IN TURKEY
Seçkin Uz has been appointed Managing Director of Schottel’s sister company elkon, in addition to his present and continuing role as Managing Director of Schottel Turkey. At elkon, Uz will be dedicated to utilising various synergies between propulsion specialist...
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