German company Evonik is building a pilot plant in Marl, Germany, for the production of a high-performance anion exchange membrane (AEM) which Evonik is marketing under the name Duraion. A central element in AEM water electrolysis, Duraion membranes enable the cost...
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UK PARTNERSHIP ISSUES PROPOSAL FOR MARITIME NUCLEAR POWER
A new paper proposes a framework to support UK development of advanced, safe, small nuclear reactors as a reliable and scalable zero-emission maritime power source. According to a report from technology company Core Power, marine insurer NorthStandard and...
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ECONOWIND REPORTS 100TH VENTOFOIL CONTRACTED
Dutch company Econowind reports that it has surpassed 100 VentoFoil units sold, marking a milestone in the shipping industry’s shift towards wind-assisted ship propulsion. The increasing adoption of the VentoFoil system reflects shipowners’ drive to cut fuel...
ULTRANAV AND SIGNOL INVESTIGATE HOW CREW BEHAVIOUR COULD CUT CO2 EMISSIONS
According to Danish shipping company Ultranav, even small adjustments in daily operations can contribute to fuel savings and reduced emissions. To support these improvements Ultranav is launching a six-month trial with Signol – a behaviour change service designed to...
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TMC TO PROVIDE ENERGY-SAVING COMPRESSORS TO MAERSK METHANOL-FUEL SHIPS
Yangzijiang Shipbuilding Group has awarded a contract to Norway-headquartered TMC Compressors to deliver its energy-efficient Smart Air compressors to six mid-sized container vessels that the shipbuilder is constructing for Maersk. Under the contract, TMC will provide...
WinGD COMPLETES FULL-LOAD TESTS OF METHANOL X-DF-M ENGINE
Swiss marine power company WinGD says it has reached a milestone in realising its X-DF-M methanol-fuelled engine design, running the first commercial engine at full load on more than 95% methanol fuel. The 10-cylinder, 92cm-bore 10X92DF-M engine was run on a testbed...
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HURTIGRUTEN BEGINS SECOND STAGE OF ZERO-EMISSION SHIP PROJECT
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...
DSME JOINS ABS TO DECARBONISE LNGC DESIGNS
ABS and Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co (DSME) have formed a joint development project (JDP) to create a decarbonisation strategy for DSME’s LNG carrier designs. The project will see ABS and DSME investigate carbon emission performance of ships in...
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LARGEST AND GREENEST PCTC DELIVERED IN CHINA
Höegh Autoliners’ second Aurora Class vessel, the 'Höegh Borealis', has been delivered from the China Merchants Heavy Industry’s yard in Jiangsu, China. The newbuild programme from Höegh Autoliners is an example of global collaboration and a testament to what can be...
GERDES GREEN ORDERS BATTERY HYBRID DAMEN CF 3850
Damen Shipyards Group has signed a contract with Gerdes Green for a second Combi Freighter (CF) 3850, following its order for a sister vessel, which Damen is currently building. This latest order will feature a range of innovative solutions aimed at optimising...
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ClassNK WHITE PAPER EXPLAINS THE 2023 IMO GHG STRATEGY
ClassNK has released a white paper 'Pathway to Zero-Emission in International Shipping – Understanding the 2023 IMO GHG Strategy ', which looks at the July 2023 adoption by IMO of its strategy on reduction of GHG emissions from ships. The IMO is working towards the...
DAMEN GAINS AiP FOR METHANOL FUEL IN SMALLER VESSELS
In a development programme starting in summer 2022 and working closely from the outset with classification society Bureau Veritas, Damen Shipyards has developed and gained approval in principle (AiP) for designs of methanol-powered compact vessels. According to Damen,...
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NYK BECOMES FIRST JAPANESE PARTNER IN GCMD
The Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation (GCMD) and Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK) have signed a five-year Strategic Partnership agreement, to further boost the centre’s capacity and efforts to conduct pilots and trials of low-carbon solutions to provide...
NEW CEO FOR WinGD APPOINTED
Swiss marine power company WinGD has announced a change in its leadership, with current CEO Klaus Heim stepping down after five successful years at the helm as from the end of July 2023. During his tenure as CEO, Heim has steered WinGD through a period of significant...
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