MISC Berhad (MISC) and Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) have received Approval in Principle (AiP) from Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore (BV) for a pioneering design of what is said to be the world’s first ammonia-fuelled LR2 tanker powered by Proton Exchange...
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NYK ACHIEVES STS TRANSFER OF LIQUEFIED AMMONIA
A ship-to-ship (STS) ammonia transfer has been successfully executed from the ammonia carrier 'Berlian Ekuator' — owned by NYK and time-chartered by Mitsui — to the ammonia carrier 'Eco Enchanted', operated by ammonia trader Trammo. The transfer was conducted in...
Water & waste management news
BIO-SEA BWTS FOR LNG-FUELLED EXPEDITION CRUISESHIPS
Chantiers de l’Atlantique has contracted the French Bio-UV group to supply Bio-Sea ballast water treatment systems (BWTS) for a pair of LNG-fuelled so-called 'super cruisers' being constructed for luxury hotel group Ritz Carlton, a Marriott International brand. When...
ECOCHLOR INTRODUCES CONTAINERISED OFFSHORE BWMS
Ecochlor is launching a containerised version of its EcoOne filterless ballast water management system (BWMS), which the company says is aimed at Semi-Submersible Rigs, Jack-Up Rigs, Drillships, FPSOs, FSRUs and other vessels with infrequent ballasting operations at...
Marine environment & clean shipping news
UK GOVERNMENT FUNDS DIGITAL TWIN PROJECT, AIMING FOR 15% EMISSIONS CUT
IT and business consultancy CGI has secured funding from the UK Government through its Seeds (Sustainability Exploration and Environmental Data Science) programme for a new initiative, MaritimeTwin. The initiative aims to cut GHG emissions from shipping by up to 15%....
VALIDATION FOR bound4blue WIND FORCE MATRIX METHODOLOGY
Spanish wind assisted propulsion system (WAPS) developer bound4blue has taken another step forward in its mission to accelerate and simplify the adoption of wind power, with the validation of its ‘wind propulsion system force matrix calculation methodology’ by Lloyd’s...
Marine propulsion & machinery news
ECONAVIS SCALES UP OPERATIONS
EcoNavis Solutions, the maritime technology company behind the Eco Boss Cap propeller hub, has secured a major investment package and joined an accelerator programme as it scales operations to meet growing industry demand for its hydrodynamic efficiency solutions. The...
VINSSEN AND MARINTEKNIK TARGET ASIAN ECO-MARKET
Eco-friendly marine mobility company Vinssen of South Korea has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Singapore’s Marinteknik to accelerate the shift toward clean propulsion across Asia. The partnership centres on Vinssen’s hydrogen-ready battery-based...
Marine coatings & hull protection news
PROPELLER COATINGS EXPECTED TO REDUCE EMISSIONS AND IMPROVE CII
Eastern Pacific Shipping (EPS) is continuing to drive decarbonisation by implementing Graphite Innovation & Technologies (GIT) graphene-based, biocide-free propeller coating across more of its fleet. The application is said to maximise vessel performance with...
MAJORITY OF INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS MISUNDERSTAND BIOFOULING EFFECTS
According to a report from coatings company Jotun, 59% of the shipping industry underestimate the negative environmental impacts of biofouling, with as many as 1 in 4 claiming to know little about the issue. Biofouling, caused by the build-up of micro-organisms,...
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STENA LINE UNVEILS SUSTAINABLE RO-RO CONCEPT
Ro-ro company Stena Line has introduced a concept vessel design that the company says uses optimal design and new technology to reduce energy usage by 20% or more. One of Stena Line's central goals is to reduce overall CO₂ emissions by 30% by 2030. The path to this...
LMG MARIN TO DESIGN NEW ELECTRIC FERRIES FOR SCOTTISH OPERATOR
LMG Marin has supported the Remontowa shipyard in securing the contract to build seven all-electric small ferries for Scottish ferry operator Caledonian MacBrayne (CMAL). This newbuilding project is said to mark a major step in modernising Scotland’s ferry network...
Shipbuilding & ship repair news
CROWLEY ADDS ANOTHER LNG FUELLED CONTAINER SHIP
Crowley’s newest LNG-powered containership 'Tiscapa' has entered service, adding faster, bigger options for timely ocean cargo transport around the US, Caribbean and Central America. Like its sister ships in the Avance Class, Tiscapa features container capacity for...
DAMEN TO UPGRADE CF 3850 NEWBUILDS FOR FULL HYBRID OPERATION
German shipping company Reederei Bernd Sibum has received funding from the German Government for investment in sustainable ship technology, enabling the four Combi Freighters (CF) 3850 that Damen is currently building for the company to be upgraded to sail with...
Ship classification news
LR CLASS FOR FIRST SDARI-DESIGNED AMMONIA-READY CONTAINER SHIP
The 'Kota Oasis', first of four 8,200 TEU membrane-type LNG dual-fuel container ships built for Singapore’s Pacific International Lines (PIL) with Lloyd’s Register (LR) providing classification and certification services, was recently delivered and entered service at...
ClassNK EXPLAINS THE IMO MID-TERM MEASURES
ClassNK has released a new document, entitled ‘What is the IMO’s Mid-term measures and how it works’, to promote understanding of the IMO’s mid-term measures. The document explains the mid-term measures including calculation examples of contribution and timeline of...
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Marine electronics & digitalisation news
GTT GROUP COMPANY HELPS GAZOCEAN’s SUSTAINABIITY
The Smart Shipping platform from Ascenz Marorka, a GTT Group company, has been chosen by Gazocean, a French company specializing in the technical management of LNG carriers, for its fleet of six vessels. The contract includes access to Ascenz Marorka's Smart Shipping...
CATERPILLAR AND HELM ENGINE DATA PARTNERSHIP ENHANCES WORKBOAT SUSTAINABILITY
Helm Operations and Caterpillar Marine have announced a strategic collaboration to enhance workboat operations by integrating advanced engine data with fleet management software. Combining the strengths of Helm Connect and Caterpillar's engine technology, this...
Offshore marine news
OFFSHORE VESSEL NOW OPERATES ON HYDROGEN POWER
In what is described as a significant step towards sustainability and emission-free energy sources on board, German shipping company Offshore Service Gesellschaft has decided to switch to green hydrogen as the main source of energy for its offshore supply vessel...
DAMEN LAUNCHES FIRST OF FUTURE-PROOF CSOV SERIES
Damen Shipyards, Windcat and CMB.Tech are celebrating the launch of the first of six Commissioning Service Operation Vessels (CSOVs), which marks the inauguration of Windcat’s ‘Elevation Series’ of future-proof offshore wind farm maintenance and support vessels, which...
Maritime business news
OCEANSCORE SAYS FuelEU MARITIME COULD PROVIDE FINANCIAL GAIN
According to a recent analysis by maritime data and compliance company OceanScore, as the FuelEU Maritime regulation enters into force, the shipping industry may be looking at a surprising upside. Instead of acting solely as a cost driver, the regulation could create...
WINDWINGS COMPANY HIRES NEW TECHNICAL DIRECTOR
BAR Technologies has appointed Yildiz Saraç Williams as its new Technical Director, effective 12 June 2025. A Chartered Engineer and Naval Architect with extensive consultancy experience, Williams joins the company during a period of rapid expansion and global demand...
Maritime & emissions research news
CORVUS LEADS RESEARCH INTO COMBINING FUEL CELLS AND BATTERIES
Corvus Energy has been selected to lead a project funded by the Research Council of Norway, joining forces with research institute Norce and other partners for the project which has been awarded NOK 13.9m in funding. The industrial project, titled Optimised Hydrogen...
ALFA LAVAL GAINS APPROVAL FOR AMMONIA FUEL TESTING
Authorities have granted approval for testing with ammonia at the Alfa Laval Test and Training Centre, which will enable the centre, once installation of the testing setup is completed by the end of 2022, to work with all fuels in consideration as the marine industry...
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