KR (Korean Register) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with HD Hyundai Samho, under which the two companies will jointly develop a water circulation system for the double-wall pipe annular space of ammonia-fuelled vessels, aiming to enhance the safety of...
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POOLING NOT ALWAYS THE ANSWER FOR FuelEU MARITIME
According to digital developer Zero44, pooling is often presented as the simplest answer to the requirements of the FuelEU Maritime regulation. But the reality is more complex: in many cases, other strategies such as biofuel blending, internal pooling, or technical...
Water & waste management news
DAMEN TO OFFER SMALLEST BWMS FROM ERMA FIRST
Damen has signed an agreement with Greek ballast water management system (BWMS) producer Erma First, under which Erma First will supply its oneTANK, said to be the world’s smallest ballast water treatment system, to Damen customers. The oneTANK BWMS uses chemical...
ECOCHLOR STRENGTHENS SALES TEAM IN RESPONSE TO EcoOne SUCCESS
To reflect Ecochlor’s growing business following the EcoOne IMO and USCG Type Approval, the company has promoted David Swindells to Director of Sales and Marketing and Panos Smyroglou to VP Sales and Marketing. Swindells (pictured) will directly oversee and assist the...
Marine environment & clean shipping news
WASALINE BECOMES THE FIRST BALTIC CARBON-NEUTRAL SHIPPING COMPANY
Finnish ferry operator Wasaline has signed a biogas contract with Gasum and a Fuel EU Maritime pooling agreement with Stena Line which enables Wasaline to use only biofuels in the future. According to Wasaline, this will make the Vaasa – Umeå route the first...
HAVILA LOOKS TO CLIMATE NEUTRAL FUTURE
HAV Group and Havila Kystruten (Havila Voyages) are partnering to ensure a coastal route fleet that will be at least climate neutral – with the ambition of achieving zero emissions. Together, the current four ships, along with future newbuilds, will meet the...
Marine propulsion & machinery news
NEW ENGINE ROOM PUMP DESIGN FOR INCREASED EFFICIENCY
With a new compact and versatile marine engine room pump design, Danish manufacturer Svanehøj aims to optimise onboard liquid handling. Because of its lower weight, fewer components, and just a single wear part, the new NCM pump is designed to enhance efficiency,...
KONGSBERG MARITIME TECHNOLOGY FOR SHI NINE-SHIP SHUTTLE TANKER PROJECT
Kongsberg Maritime has been awarded a contract by Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) to supply integrated technology packages for nine new dynamic positioning (DP) shuttle tankers. The vessels are being constructed for Greek shipowner Tsakos Group and will be a...
Marine coatings & hull protection news
MULTI-TANKER DEAL FOR APC’S GREEN TANK COATING
USA-based manufacturer Advanced Polymer Coatings (APC) has signed a major multi-ship deal with Turkish ship management firm Chemfleet to recoat ten tankers. According to APC global marine manager, Capt Onur Yildirim, APC now holds 80% of the Turkish marine coatings...
EPS IMPROVES PROPELLER EFFICIENCY WITH GRAPHITE
The Eastern Pacific Shipping (EPS) managed LPG carrier vessel 'Quebec' has recently left dry dock with reimagined accommodations as part of the company's 'Life at Sea' Programme, but also a fresh coat of paint. While new paint is standard during dry dock, the Quebec’s...
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FRENCH ZERO-EMISSION PASSENGER VESSEL PROJECT RECEIVES FINANCE
French company Green Navy has received €1.5m in finance from the Brittany Region for its battery hybrid / hydrogen fuel cell-powered passenger shuttle project, known as Prometeo. Currently in its initial production phase, the vessel is equipped with optimised electric...
CONOSHIP HIGHLIGHTS REDOX FLOW BATTERY BENEFITS
According to Dutch ship designer Conoship, redox flow batteries (RFB) are already widespread in stationary energy reserve applications, but in the maritime industry their potential remains largely unexplored. Research by Conoship Naval Engineer Piet Visser suggests...
Shipbuilding & ship repair news
ABB AND HYUNDAI SIGN MoU FOR AI-BASED SHIPBUILDING
Classification society ABS and HD Hyundai Samho (HSHI) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for technical collaboration in developing an artificial intelligence (AI)-based smart shipyard. The agreement establishes a cooperative framework for both...
FIRST OF LATEST METHANOL-FUELLED MAERSK CLASS NAMED
A.P. Moller-Maersk has named the first vessel in a new series of 17,480 TEU vessels equipped with dual-fuel methanol propulsion. The naming event took place at Hyundai Heavy Industries’ (HHI) yard in Ulsan, South Korea. The vessel, Berlin Mærsk, is the 14th dual-fuel...
Ship classification news
LR SAYS INDUSTRY NEEDS MORE REGULATORY SUPPORT
The Global Maritime Trends 2025 Barometer from Lloyd's Register (LR) warns that fragmented regulation is undermining progress in decarbonisation and limiting investment. According to LR, the global shipping industry risks falling short of its net-zero and digital...
DNV PUBLISHES RECOMMENDED PRACTICE FOR WAPS
DNV has released a new Recommended Practice (RP) to assess the performance of Wind-Assisted Propulsion Systems (WAPS). The new RP has been developed to provide a basis for reliably determining the ability of different WAPS technologies to deliver efficiency gains when...
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KONGSBERG PROVIDES TRAINING SIMULATORS FOR HÖEGH
Kongsberg Digital has secured a significant new simulator contract with Höegh Autoliners, involving the delivery of K-Sim Navigation and K-Sim Engine simulator models, specifically designed for training crew on Höegh's new environmentally friendly Aurora Class...
AI SYSTEM UPGRADED TO HELP SAVE FUEL AND CUT EMISSIONS
Danish marine tech company Frugal Technologies is upgrading its class-approved Frugal Propulsion, described as a cost, fuel-, and emissions-saving system for large vessels, to now include temperature, pressure and vibration deviations, helping engineers and shipowners...
Offshore marine news
SPANISH YARD RECEIVES ORDER FOR HYBRID OESV
Gondan Shipbuilders has signed of a new contract with Østensjø Rederi for the construction of an innovative ocean energy support vessel (OESV), which the yard says marks another milestone in its commitment to delivering specialised, high-quality vessels tailored to...
STRATEGIC MARINE DELIVERS HYBRID FAST CREW BOATS
Strategic Marine of Singapore has delivered two 42m Fast Crew Boats (FCBs) to Adnoc L&S, which Strategic says reinforces its commitment to supporting offshore operations with cutting-edge maritime solutions. The 42m FCBs were designed to meet the rigorous demands...
Maritime business news
NEW DIRECTOR APPOINTMENTS FOR CLEAN FUEL COALITION
Industry coalition Sea-LNG has confirmed its latest board of directors with new representatives from Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement (BSM), Galveston LNG Bunker Port, MAN Energy Solutions, MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company, Sohar Port and Freezone, and Titan Clean...
BATTERY COMPANY SECURES INVESTMENT FOR EXPANDING PRODUCTION
Swedish maritime battery system supplier Echandia has closed a new funding round at SEK 220m, led by Alantra’s energy transition fund Klima, headquartered in Spain, together with Swedish venture capital fund Industrifonden, with additional investments from Swedish SEB...
Maritime & emissions research news
WÄRTSILÄ LEADS EU AMMONIA FUEL PROJECT
A consortium of shipping stakeholders is aiming to develop demonstrators for two-stroke and four-stroke marine engines running on ammonia fuel, under the auspices of the Ammonia 2-4 project, which aims to advance viable concepts for ammonia fuel. The project is...
BV AND KOREAN REGISTER FORM FLOATING OFFSHORE WIND JV
Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore (BV M&O) and Korean Register (KR) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at cooperation and relations to enhance competences and capacity by sharing of technologies, information and experiences in the field of...
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