ClassNK has issued an approval in principle (AiP) for a methanol fuel tank design concept developed by SRC Group. The certification demonstrates its feasibility from regulatory and safety perspectives. With the growing adoption of alternative fuels such as methanol in...
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MTF ISSUES METHANOL-FUELLED SHIP INSPECTION GUIDE
The Maritime Technologies Forum (MTF) has released a comprehensive report providing guidelines for the safe inspection of methanol dual-fuel ships. The project was led by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) with the participation of various MTF members....
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SALLAUM LAUNCHES LNG RO-RO FLAGSHIP
Sallaum Lines has celebrated the European debut of its first LNG dual-fuel newbuilding, the 'Ocean Breeze', which the company says demonstrates its commitment to sustainability as well as marking an important step in its fleet expansion strategy. The 7,500 CEU Ocean...
BILBAO DEMONSTRATES SUSTAINABILITY TO EU DIPLOMATS
The ambassadors of the European Union accredited to Spain have visited the Port of Bilbao to learn about the various initiatives the port is currently taking forward, particularly in the areas of energy transition, sustainability and connectivity. During their visit,...
Marine propulsion & machinery news
ABB AND BLYKALLA COLLABORATION ON NUCLEAR PROPULSION FOR SHIPS
ABB has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Swedish nuclear energy company Blykalla to support and accelerate the deployment of small modular lead-cooled reactors to the maritime industry. Building on the terms of an existing MoU between Blykalla and ABB...
KONGSBERG TO EQUIP INDIAN ELECTRIC TUG
Kongsberg Maritime has signed a contract to deliver a fully integrated equipment package for India’s first electric tug, marking a major step in the country’s Green Tug Transition Programme (GTTP). The project is said to represent the first-ever full electrical tug...
Marine coatings & hull protection news
APC TANK COATING SAVES TIME AND ENERGY FOR TURKISH OPERATORS
US-based ship tank coating manufacturer Advanced Polymer Coatings (APC) has won a new deal to supply two new chemical tankers being built in Turkey. APC's Turkish division begins work this month applying APC’s MarineLINE coating system on the projects. The new build...
COATING WILL ENHANCE FUEL EFFICIENCY OF NEW JOSCO BOXSHIPS
Nippon Paint Marine says that it nano-based antifouling Fastar I has been selected for three energy-efficient 1091 TEU container ships the Tsuneishi Group is building for China’s Jiangsu Ocean Shipping Co (JOSCO). The first in the series, Hull No SS297, is nearing...
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DELTAMARIN TO ENGINEER UPSIZED PCTC PROJECT
Deltamarin has signed a contract with China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Jiangsu) for the design and engineering of Wallenius Wilhelmsen’s upsized Shaper Class vessels. The contract concerns six of the 14 vessels currently on order with Jinling Shipyard, which will be...
MoU WILL BRING ELECTRIC eFOILER FERRIES TO WASHINGTON STATE
UK commercial electric high speed vessel designer Artemis Technologies has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Delta Marine to manufacture eFoiler vessels specifically for Washington’s Puget Sound. The partnership will provide an eco-friendly solution that...
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SCANDLINES’ EMISSION-FREE FERRY COMPLETES TRIALS
Scandlines' new €80m ro-ro freight ferry, which operates completely free of direct emissions, has completed its second sea trial in the Sea of Marmara near Turkey and is now preparing for its journey to the Fehmarnbelt. In collaboration with the Cemre shipyard and...
GRIMALDI NAMES FIRST AMMONIA-READY PCTC
The Grimaldi Group has held a naming ceremony in Jiangsu, China, for the 'Grande Shanghai', the first of ten next-generation PCTC (Pure Car and Truck Carrier) vessels commissioned from China Merchants Heavy Industries. The first five vessels in the series will be...
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METHANOL AND WIND POWERED TANKERS CLASSED BY BV
Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore (BV) says it is reinforcing its commitment to sustainable shipping by classing a series of methanol-ready oil and chemical tankers for Union Maritime, which are currently being equipped with wind propulsion systems, including...
WIERNICKI TO RETIRE FROM ABS AT END OF YEAR
ABS Chairman and CEO Christopher J Wiernicki has announced that he will step down as Chairman and CEO and retire at the end of 2025, after 14 years at the helm of ABS. Wiernicki said: “We have faced many challenges during my tenure, including the pandemic, the marine...
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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...
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KONGSBERG TECHNOLOGY FOR COSCO’S FIFTH JACK UP NEWBUILD
Kongsberg Maritime has secured a contract from Cosco Shipping Heavy Industry to supply a package of mission-critical technology for its latest wind turbine installation vessel (WTIV), which is currently under construction for Cadeler, a shipping and construction...
ULSTEIN LAUNCHES SECOND HYBRID CSOV FOR OLYMPIC
Ulstein Verft has launched the second Construction Service Operation Vessel (CSOV) for Olympic; the 'Olympic Notos', which, like the recently delivered 'Olympic Boreas', features Ulstein's Twin X-Stern solution. The contract between Olympic and Ulstein was signed in...
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...
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AiP FOR JAPANESE METHANE OXIDATION CATALYST SYSTEM
Hitachi Zosen Corporation, Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) and Yanmar Power Technologies (YPT) have received Approval in Principle (AiP) for the jointly-developed Methane Oxidation Catalyst System from ClassNK. The system is designed to reduce methane slip by placing a methane...
ALFA LAVAL SCRUBBERS OFFER RELIABILITY FOR MEGA-BOXSHIP
What is currently said to be the world’s largest container vessel, Evergreen Marine Corp's 'Ever Ace' has employed two Alfa Laval PureSOx scrubbers with a shared water cleaning system (WCS) since being delivered from Samsung Heavy Industries in 2021. The consolidated...
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