According to Greentech company Sulnox, its improved oil/water separation methodology helps deliver lower fuel costs and reduced emissions. It works by tackling the perennial problem of 'ships' slops', a hydrocarbon-rich industrial waste produced in various parts of a...
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SAMSKIP SECURES GREEN LH2 FUEL DEAL WITH NORWEGIAN HYDROGEN
European logistics company and shipowner Samskip has signed an MoU with Norwegian Hydrogen as preferred supplier for liquid green hydrogen (LH2) for the two SeaShuttle container vessels it has currently under construction. The SeaShuttles are said to be the first...
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
OSLO PORT CONTINUES TO INCENTIVISE CLEANER SHIPPING
The Port of Oslo is taking new environmental measures to cut emissions, with ships that sail emission-free in and out of the port to be exempted from quay fees, while using shore power and achieving a high environmental score will earn additional discounts. Ships that...
FIRST VLCC TO BE EQUIPPED WITH NORSEPOWER ROTOR SAILS
Norsepower and Idemitsu Tanker Co, the shipping arm of Idemitsu Kosan, have announced their agreement to equip two Very Large Crude Carriers (VLCCs) with the Norsepower rotor sail. The vessels, which will be built by Japan Marine United Corporation (JMU) and Nihon...
Marine propulsion & machinery news
SUSTAINABLE SEMI-SUB VESSEL TO USE WÄRTSILÄ 31 ENGINES
Wärtsilä is to supply engines for a new purpose-built semi-submersible heavy transport vessel (HTV) which is designed to minimise exhaust emissions and maximise fuel efficiency. The ship is being built for Switzerland-based offshore contractor Allseas Group at the...
SOLAS APPROVAL FOR UNION MARITIME’S WAPS-EQUIPPED TANKERS
The Marshall Islands Flag State Administration and Bureau Veritas (BV) have formally approved SOLAS equivalency proposals submitted by Union Maritime and BAR Technologies for two MR2 tankers under construction at Wuhu Shipyard, China. The vessels will be equipped with...
Marine coatings & hull protection news
GRAPHENE PROPELLER COATING IMPROVES BULKER FLEET CII RATINGS
In a proactive move towards energy efficiency and environmental sustainability, dry bulk shipping company Pacific Basin has decided to apply a sustainable graphene-based propeller coating, XGIT-Prop, from Canadian company GIT Coatings, across its entire fleet. The...
PPG LAUNCHES EMISSION-REDUCING ANTIFOULING
Coatings manufacturer PPG has launched PPG Nexeon 810, described as an innovative copper-free antifouling developed with a strong emphasis on vessel performance, emissions reduction and sustainability. Independent ISO 19030 and International Towing Tank Conference...
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APPROVAL FOR DUAL-PURPOSE GAS CARRIER DESIGN
Mitsubishi Shipbuilding, a part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group, and Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) have acquired Approval in Principle (AiP) from (ClassNK) for a jointly developed liquefied CO2 (LCO2) / methanol carrier, believed to be the first such...
AiP FROM BV FOR HUDONG-ZHONGHUA GAS CARRIER DESIGNS
Two pioneering ship designs: a 201,000m3 LNG carrier featuring a three-cargo hold layout, and a 42,000m3 CO2 (carrier. have been awarded Approval in Principle (AiP) certificates from Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore (BV). The 201,000m3 LNG carrier is the first of...
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KHI SIGNS CONTRACT TO BUILD 40,000m3 LH2 CARRIER
Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KHI) and Japan Suiso Energy (JSE) have contracted to build what will be the largest-yet liquefied hydrogen (LH2) carrier with a capacity of 40,000m3. The vessel will be built at KHI’s Sakaide Works. JSE is the project operator for the New...
MITSUI AIMS FOR LEADING POSITION IN AMMONIA-FUELLED SHIPBUILDING MARKET
Mitsui E&S has announced that its 'Plan to Increase Production Capacity of Ammonia-Fuelled Propulsion Systems' has been selected as one of the subsidised projects under the Japanese Ministry of the Environment’s and Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and...
Ship classification news
BV CLASS FOR CHINESE LOW-CARBON MODEL PCTC DESIGN
Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore (BV) has classed the ‘AICC Fenghuang’, a dual-fuel PCTC which will serve as a low-carbon, eco-friendly model at sea and play a vital role in supporting China’s rapidly growing global automotive exports. The vessel was designed by...
ABS VALIDATES HD HYUNDAI’S VESSELWISE TECHNOLOGY
ABS has granted approval in principle (AiP) for VesselWise, a next-generation autonomous technology for optimising propulsion to improve fuel efficiency and enhance operational stability. The technology was developed by HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering...
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Marine electronics & digitalisation news
FuelEU MARITIME COMPLIANCE SIMPLIFIED THROUGH STANDARDISED DOCUMENTATION
Danish maritime software provider Coach Solutions has upgraded its vessel reporting functionality to support compliance with FuelEU Maritime. The reporting application has been developed to support clients in achieving accurate and efficient reporting using the bunker...
SHIP OPERATION PLATFORM AIMS TO SIMPLIFY FUELEU MARITIME
Norwegian company Navtor believes it has 'simplified the complexity' of FuelEU Maritime with a major update to its NavFleet ship operations platform. NavFleet 2.1 boasts the ability to automate extensive 'well-to-wake' calculations, delivering a front-end user...
Offshore marine news
STRATEGIC MARINE DELIVERS HYBRID-READY CTV TO POLAND
Singapore shipbuilder Strategic Marine has delivered a StratCat 27 Crew Transfer Vessel (CTV) to Orlen to operate in Poland’s growing offshore wind sector. The vessel is designed specifically for offshore wind farm operations, and is scheduled to begin operations in...
BRUNVOLL AZIMUTH THRUSTERS FOR ØSTENSJØ’S LATEST LOW CARBON VESSEL
Brunvoll of Norway has signed a contract with Spanish shipyard Astilleros Gondan for the delivery of an azimuth thruster package for an Ocean Energy Support Vessel (OESV). The vessel, designed by Salt Ship Design, will feature six thrusters from Brunvoll, namely three...
Maritime business news
SHIPPING ENERGY TRANSITION AT RISK DUE TO LARGE FUNDING GAP
The Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) and Lloyd's Register Maritime Decarbonisation Hub (Decarb Hub), a partnership between Lloyd’s Register Group and Lloyd’s Register Foundation, have published 'Navigating the Net-Zero Transition' - exploring innovative concepts to...
SCOPE 3 EMISSIONS TOOL SUPPORTS CLIMATE REPORTING IN MARITIME SUPPLY CHAIN
E-procurement platform provider Procureship has partnered with Copenhagen-based climate data specialist ReFlow to launch a new Scope 3 emissions solution to enable ship owners, operators, and managers to prepare for new climate-related reporting requirements by...
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CONSORTIUM HOPES TO DECARBONISE THROUGH HEAT FLOW TOPOLOGY
A new consortium, known as Hemos (Holistic Energy Management and Optimisation System) funded through the Horizon Europe initiative, has been formed to find a "Clean and competitive solutions for all transport modes”. The Hemos consortium consists of LTH-Baas, Estonia;...
UK CONSULTANCY OPENS HYDROGEN TEST CENTRE
Ricardo, a global strategic, environmental, and engineering consulting company, has celebrated the official opening of its hydrogen test facility at its headquarters in Shoreham-by-Sea, UK. The facility has been designed to leverage and extend Ricardo’s capabilities...
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