Lloyd’s Register (LR) has issued the first type approval certificate for a 100% hydrogen-fuelled, spark-ignited marine engine, awarded to the hydrogen engine developed by BeHydro. The approval confirms the design meets LR’s requirements for safety, performance and...
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WinGD SEES LNG AND METHANE FUELS CONTINUING IN POPULARITY
According to Andrea Lazzaro, Head of Business Development, WinGD, LNG is continuing to play a critical role in shipping's decarbonisation pathway, with the economics behind current investment decisions, and potential for bio-LNG and synthetic methane, promising to...
Water & waste management news
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...
BWTS SALE HELPS FUND FUEL CELL DEVELOPMENT
Norwegian company Teco2030 has received a further order worth about NOK 910,000 for a Teco2030 Ballast Water Treatment System (BWTS) from CMI Ship Management, to be installed on cruise vessel 'Ocean Diamond'. The Bio-Sea BWTS is the sixth such system ordered by CMI...
Marine environment & clean shipping news
HEAT PUMPS FOR SHIPS DELIVER ENERGY AND CO2 SAVINGS
SRC Group has formed a strategic partnership with Energy Transfer to offer shipowners high-efficiency, fully electric heat pump solutions in order to cut capital expenditure, operating costs and the financial impact of reducing ship emissions. Less expensive to buy...
NYK DEMONSTRATES METHANE OXIDATION CATALYST
NYK of Japan has conducted its first onboard measurement in a demonstration test of a methane oxidation catalyst system for marine engines fuelled by LNG. The demonstration test is being carried out in collaboration with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Marine Machinery...
Marine propulsion & machinery news
AMMONIA-FUELLED AUXILIARY ENGINES WILL HELP GAS TANKERS COMPLY WITH LOW-EMISSION RULES
Wärtsilä will supply its Wärtsilä 25 ammonia auxiliary engine, together with a NOx reducer (SCR) and gas valve unit (GVU), for two new 51,350m3 capacity midsize LPG/liquid ammonia carrier vessels. The engine will support reduced emissions and improved operational...
EVERLLENCE AND WE TECH SIGN MARITIME DECARBONISATION PARTNERSHIP
Everllence has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with WE Tech Solutions to explore strategic cooperation in delivering electrification, energy-efficiency and decarbonisation solutions to the maritime industry. Everllence believes that the maritime sector is...
Marine coatings & hull protection news
BETTER PERFORMANCE MONITORING GAINS INDUSTRY SUPPORT
Performance monitoring systems can help shipping companies with regulatory compliance whilst gaining insights into fleet performance projections but better systems are needed to tap into the full potential of accurate data and energy saving solutions. That was one key...
SIGMAGLIDE IS FIRST COATING IN ZERO-HARM PROGRAMME
Coating manufacturer PPG has announced that its Sigmaglide 2390 biocide-free silicone fouling release has become the only hull coating approved by RightShip’s product review process for its Zero Harm Innovation Partners Program. The Zero Harm Innovation Partners...
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THIRD INCAT CROWTHER DUAL-FUEL FAST RO-PAX LAUNCHED
A third new 123m dual-fuel ro-pax fast ferry, 'Mercedes Pinto', designed by Incat Crowther for Spanish operator Baleària, has been launched by shipbuilder Astilleros Armon in Gijon, Spain. Work on the vessel’s internal fit-out will now continue before sea trials in...
NEW JAPANESE ELECTRIC TUG PROJECT ANNOUNCED
Seagate Corporation (SGC), a consolidated subsidiary of Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, ('K' Line), has concluded an agreement with Kanagawa Dockyard on the construction of an electric (EV) tugboat powered by a large-capacity lithium-ion battery. SGC has discussed the detailed...
Shipbuilding & ship repair news
MALAYSIAN GROUP ADDS TWO NEW-GENERATION LNG CARRIERS
MISC Group (MISC) has named its two new generation LNG carriers, 'Seri Dian' and 'Seri Dayang', which further strengthens its long-standing partnership with SeaRiver Maritime (SRM), a wholly owned subsidiary of ExxonMobil. Constructed by Hanwha Ocean, the 174,000m3...
CHANTIERS DE L’ATLANTIQUE CHRISTENS LARGEST SAILING SHIP
The 'Orient Express Corinthian' was recently christened and handed over to owner Accor at the Saint-Nazaire shipyard of Chantiers de l'Atlantique; the 220m-long vessel is said to be the world's largest sailing ship. The ship departed Saint-Nazaire on 2 May 2026, for...
Ship classification news
FLEETZERO AND ABS EXPLORE CONTAINERISED ENERGY STORAGE
ABS and Fleetzero have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to explore the technical requirements for containerised marine battery systems. The MoU establishes a framework for both organisations to consider designs and arrangements as well as develop testing...
IACS AGREES UPDATE TO UR M78 TO INCLUDE AMMONIA FUEL
The International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) has announced a landmark revision to its Unified Requirement UR M78, introducing comprehensive safety requirements for marine engines fuelled by ammonia. This update is considered a pivotal step toward...
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BV AND StormGeo PARTNER IN EU MRV COMPLIANCE
Provider of maritime technology solutions StormGeo has entered into a partnership with classification society Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore (BV) to support, through the integration of digital solutions, vessels between 400gt and 5,000gt, as well as offshore...
LR OneOcean ADDS FuelEU MARITIME MODULE
Lloyd’s Register (LR) company OneOcean has launched Risk Manager FuelEU, an innovative module designed to enable ship managers, owners, operators, and charterers to seamlessly manage their FuelEU compliance and strategy within a single platform. The Risk Manager...
Offshore marine news
ABS ISSUES AiP FOR AMMONIA FPSO WITH CARBON CAPTURE
A new design for an ammonia floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) unit that features onboard carbon capture technology for blue ammonia production has received approval in principle (AiP) from ABS. The design comes from FPSO provider Modec, in...
ULSTEIN DESIGNS NEW EMISSION-SAVING HEAVY LIFT HULL FORM
Japanese contractor Penta-Ocean Construction has commissioned Ulstein Design and Solutions to design its new heavy lift vessel for offshore wind foundation installation. The customised Ulstein HX118 design will feature a 5,000t Huisman main crane and the Ulstein...
Maritime business news
OCEANSCORE JAPANESE EXPANSION SUPPORTS EMISSIONS COMPLIANCE
Digital emissions support company OceanScore has opened its new Japan office in Tokyo, representing the next step in strengthening its presence in the Asia-Pacific region. The opening reflects OceanScore’s focus on providing proximity and structured support for...
CONSULTANCY RECEIVES DECARBONISATION FUNDING
Design and engineering consultancy Houlder has secured funding from Innovate UK’s Smart Shipping Acceleration Fund to develop an expanded module for its optimised modelling environment, HOME, that will enable shipowners to develop a roadmap for fleet decarbonisation...
Maritime & emissions research news
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...
MARIN EXPANDS WIND ASSISTANCE APPLICATION
BlueRoute, an application developed by Dutch research agency Marin, has been expanded following the first results of the WiSP2 project, which aims to identify the amount of fuel savings shipowners can achieve using wind assistance. Project manager of WiSP2 Patrick...
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