US-based renewable fuels company WasteFuel, which specialises in converting waste into low-carbon transportation fuels, and its Turkish integrated waste-management and waste-to-energy joint venture partner ITC, have announced the completion of Front-End Engineering...
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FINNISH PROJECT AIMS TO IMPROVE GREEN HYDROGEN EFFICIENCY FOR HARD-TO-ABATE SECTORS
A new Danfoss-led project, ‘Heroes’ (Heat and Energy Recovery of Electrolyser Systems), has been initiated, bringing together Finnish research and industry partners with the goal of improving the efficiency of green hydrogen production and accelerating the energy...
Water & waste management news
SAILING CARGO SHIP INCLUDES BIO-SEA BWTS FOR SUSTAINABILITY
The innovative 'Grain de Sail II' cargo sail ship has set sail across the Atlantic with a ballast water treatment system (BWTS) supplied by the French Bio-UV Group. The vessel, based in St. Malo, transports French products to New York by sail before heading south to...
UPGRADE FOR WÄRTSILÄ COMPACT WASTE TREATMENT PLANT
Wärtsilä Water and Waste has relaunched its STC0-23 sewage treatment plant, part of the Super Trident series, with the smallest and most compact design of any Wärtsilä Water and Waste sewage treatment plant. The technology works with both gravity and vacuum waste...
Marine environment & clean shipping news
US PORT LINKS WITH PORTXCHANGE TO SUPPORT DECARBONISATION STRATEGY
The Port of San Diego has selected PortXchange's EmissionInsider to support its newest Blue Economy Incubator (BEI) pilot project, in hopes of helping advance the Port’s ambitious decarbonisation goals as outlined by its Maritime Clean Air Strategy (MCAS). The Port...
TWO MILESTONES FOR OCCS DEMONSTRATION PROJECT
The Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation (GCMD) has announced that Project CAPTURED has achieved two regulatory milestones that strengthen the commercial case for onboard carbon capture and storage (OCCS), following its demonstration of an end-to-end value chain...
Marine propulsion & machinery news
WALLENIUS ADDS WAPS TO PCTC
Wallenius has ordered two wing sails from Oceanbird for installation in 2027 on the car carrier 'Way Forward', marking the company’s first commercial use of wind-assisted propulsion systems (WAPS). Way Forward already holds the highest (A) CII rating. The addition of...
SECOND eSail-EQUIPPED TANKER FOR ODFJELL
Spanish wind assisted propulsion system (WAPS) developer bound4blue has signed a repeat order with deep-sea chemical tanker owner and operator Odfjell for the installation of eSails on the 49,000 dwt chemical tanker 'Bow Optima'. The retrofit, scheduled to take place...
Marine coatings & hull protection news
NIPPON PAINT MARINE JOINS MARINE SUSTAINABILITY COALITION
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...
JOTUN DEAL HELPS 38 MORE BW LPG VESSELS CUT EMISSIONS
Hull performance solution and marine coating company Jotun has entered into a commercial agreement with owner and operator of LPG vessels, BW LPG, to optimise hull performance across 38 vessels with Jotun’s Hull Performance Solutions (HPS) from year 2025 through to...
Maritime regulatory news
IMO MEPC82 INCHES FORWARD TOWARDS NET ZERO
The 82nd session of IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC82) has resulted in a draft legal text to use as a basis for continuing talks around the proposed 'mid-term measures' for GHG reduction, which are expected to be adopted in 2025. The proposed...
CARIBBEAN STATES TO REQUEST FUEL LEVY AT MEPC82
The Caribbean states have joined forces to ensure the views of Small Island Developing States (SIDS) are taken into account during upcoming decarbonisation discussions at the IMO Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC82). The meeting at IMO headquarters will...
Ship design & naval architecture news
FKAB-DESIGNED DUAL-FUEL PRODUCT TANKER DELIVERED TO JAMES FISHER
FKAB of Sweden reports that 'Orca Fisher', first in a series of 6000 dwt chemical and product tankers, dual fuelled with LNG/LBG and diesel, built by China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Yangzhou) was recently delivered to James Fisher. Propulsion is provided by a...
BV AND PONANT EXPLORATIONS GROUP PARTNER FOR LOW-CARBON CRUISE SOLUTIONS
Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore (BV) and Bureau Veritas Solutions Marine & Offshore (BVS) have signed a cooperation agreement with the French Ponant Explorations Group to support the development of innovative solutions for cruise and expedition vessels, with...
Shipbuilding & ship repair news
VARD RECEIVES ORDER FOR TWO HYBRID MAINTENANCE SHIPS
Specialist vessel designer and builder Vard, the Norwegian subsidiary of the Fincantieri Group, has signed a contract for the design and construction of two multi-function buoy and lighthouse maintenance vessels for Trinity House, the General Lighthouse Authority for...
IHC DELIVERS SUSTAINABLE DREDGER TO BOSKALIS
Trailing suction hopper dredger (TSHD) 'Seaway' has been handed over to Boskalis by IHC Dredging following sea trials. The delivery is said to mark another milestone in the long-standing relationship between the two Dutch companies. With a length of 178m, a...
Ship classification news
NEW LR SHIPBUILDING SERVICE CONSIDERS NEW FUEL READINESS
Lloyd’s Register (LR) says it is growing its role in the newbuilding market with the launch of its Newbuild Advisory Service and updated New Construction Guide. With global demand continuing to reshape shipyard orderbooks, owners are balancing a growing number of...
RINA CERTIFIES GT WINGS PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT TOOL
Wind assisted propulsion system (WAPS) company GT Wings has introduced a holistic ship performance assessment tool to support early-stage evaluation of its AirWing system. The tool, developed by independent wind assist expert Blue Wasp Marine and based on its...
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Marine electronics & digitalisation news
OneLink STUDY CONFIRMS POOR ENGINE MAINTENANCE HAS HIDDEN COSTS
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...
WALLENIUS AND ABB JOINT VENTURE AIMS TO ENHANCE SHIPPING SUSTAINABILITY
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...
Offshore marine news
HYBRID SOV BUILD BEGINS IN INDIA
Indian shipbuilder Cochin Shipyard (CSL) has performed the keel-laying ceremony for a hybrid Service Operation Vessel (SOV) for UK offshore operator North Star Shipping (Aberdeen) to serve the growing offshore renewable energy segment. North Star Shipping operates in...
DAMEN LAUNCHES FIRST IN FUTURE-PROOFED CSOV SERIES
Damen's Ha Long shipyard in Vietnam has delivered the 'Windcat Rotterdam', first of six vessels in the CSOV Elevation Series, collaboratively developed by Damen Shipyards Group, Windcat and CMB.Tech. The vessel is designed to offer new standards in comfort,...
Maritime business news
GRIEG INVESTS IN BATTERY DEVELOPMENT
Grieg New Energy, part of the Grieg Maritime Group, is among investors joining Norwegian marine battery developer Nereida’s shareholder base. Nereida offers battery solutions for a broad range of vessels, from offshore to ferries, with a proprietary control system and...
BIMCO ADOPTS NEW CLAUSE TO SUPPORT LOW-CARBON FUEL TRANSITION
BIMCO has adopted a Biofuel Clause for Time Charter Parties to address legal and operational challenges as the use of low-carbon fuels in shipping increases. As the shipping industry decarbonises, regulatory frameworks can reshape companies’ fuel strategies. The...
Maritime & emissions research news
LR-LED STUDY CONCLUDES ALTERNATIVE FUELS ARE CRITICAL FOR GHG CUTS
Alternative fuels, green steel and renewable energy are fundamental to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction during the life cycle of a vessel, according a study carried out by a Lloyd's Register (LR), Knutsen, HDKSOE and HHI Joint Development Project (JDP). The...
SLOVENIAN UNIVERSITY JOINS EUROPEAN WATERBORNE TECHNOLOGY PLATFORM
In order to provide input and collaborate with the key players in the transition to a zero-emission, digital, safe, secure and competitive waterborne sector, the University of Ljubljana (Slovenia) has recently joined the Waterborne Technology Platform. The Waterborne...
Maritime safety & security news
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