DNV’s latest white paper, 'Methanol fuel in shipping', highlights that methanol-fuelled engines and technical systems have reached high readiness levels, and that existing global production sites, storage facilities, and a growing bunker fleet are providing a strong...
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ClassNK CERTIFIES LIQUEFIED HYDROGEN COUPLER
Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KHI) and TB Global Technologies have jointly developed a ship-to-shore coupler for liquefied hydrogen (LH2) transport. A prototype coupler has passed development tests and obtained technology qualification from Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (ClassNK)....
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WATERBORNE TP WELCOMES LATEST EU DECARBONISATION INITIATIVE
The Waterborne Technology Platform welcomes the European Council conclusions on competitiveness and twin transition, underlining the need for increased research, development and innovation and its deployment. Recently, the European Council discussed a competitive...
WÄRTSILÄ RENEWS MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT FOR SEVEN LNG CARRIERS
Wärtsilä and TMS Cardiff Gas have renewed their existing lifecycle agreement, covering the two-stroke main engines onboard seven LNG carrier vessels, for a further five years. The agreement is designed to ensure the vessels’ maximum operational reliability by enabling...
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ACCELLERON SIGNS 50th FIXED-COST TURBOCHARGER SERVICE PLAN
Accelleron has signed its 50th Turbo MarineCare contract, intended to deliver all-inclusive, fixed-price service with a continuous warranty between major overhauls, helping operators keep control of costs, while ensuring optimal turbocharger operation and emissions...
BV AND C-TORQ MARINE SERVICES JOIN FORCES FOR HYDROGEN ENERGY SYSTEM
Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore (BV) and C-Torq Marine Services have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate on the development and approval in principle (AiP) of W-Volt120, a hydrogen-based energy system intended to support clean, safe, and...
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GRIEG RECEIVES NORWEGIAN GOVERNMENT SUPPORT FOR AMMONIA-FUELLED TANKER PROJECT
Norwegian government enterprise Enova SF has announced an NOK 80m grant to cover part of the investment cost to build the Grieg shipping group's emission-free 'Green Ammonia' tanker. Vidar Lundberg, MD Grieg New Energy, said: “We have developed the MS Green...
CMA CGM TO BUILD ELECTRIC INLAND BARGE FOR VIETNAM
The French CMA CGM Group is constructing a new zero-emission inland waterway transport solution in Vietnam, featuring a 100% electric barge powered by batteries and a charging infrastructure powered by a solar farm at the deep-sea terminal of Gemalink. The e-barge...
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GRIMALDI ADDS FURTHER AMMONIA-READY PCTC TO FLEET
Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of its latest vessel, the 'Grande Melbourne', third of a series of seven ammonia-ready Pure Car & Truck Carrier (PCTC) ships commissioned from Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding Company (SWS) and China Shipbuilding Trading Company...
INCAT REVEALS LARGEST-YET MARINE BATTERY INSTALLATION
At Incat Tasmania’s Hobart shipyard, work continues on Hull 096 – the world’s largest electric ferry – with one of the vessel’s four battery rooms now receiving electrical charge ahead of sea trials later in 2025. Each of the ship’s four battery rooms houses a portion...
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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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ACCELLERON AND FURUNO JOIN IN ENGINE OPTIMISATION PROJECT
Accelleron’s Japanese joint venture company Turbo Systems United has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with marine systems provider Furuno Electric to cooperate in digital activities. The MoU, the first of its kind for the Accelleron group in Japan, is...
GLOBAL MARITIME EMISSIONS DATA LAUNCHED BY CARGOMETRICS
CargoMetrics, which specialises in the systematic monitoring and analysis of maritime trade, has announced the launch of new products that measure maritime emissions and provide unbiased data and insight to regulators, shippers and multi-national corporations that...
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VARD DEMONSTRATES RECHARGING SOLUTION FOR OFFSHORE BATTERY VESSELS
Alongside a consortium of industry and research partners, Vard is continuing with research, testing, validation, and commercialisation of technological solutions for energy transfer to battery-powered ships offshore. Charging tests have been done in port with high...
WÄRTSILÄ LIFECYCLE AGREEMENT HELPS SUSTAINABILITY IN TAIWAN
Wärtsilä has signed a long-term Guaranteed Asset Performance agreement with CSBC-DEME Wind Engineering (CDWE), a joint venture between CSBC Corporation and DEME Offshore, covering CDWE’s new 216m marine installation vessel (MIV), the ‘Green Jade’. The DP3-equipped...
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MAN AND COSCO COOPERATE ON DECARBONISATION RETROFITS
MAN Energy Solutions has signed a framework agreement with COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry (CHI) regarding their future cooperation on decarbonisation retrofit projects. Guo Zhiqiang, Deputy GM, CHI Commercial Headquarters, said: “I am pleased to announce that CHI and...
WÄRTSILÄ INVESTS IN SUSTAINABLE TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT
Wärtsilä is set to expand its state-of-the-art technology centre Sustainable Technology Hub in Vaasa, Finland, with a €50 million total investment. Expanding the R&D testing capabilities and facilities will enhance Wärtsilä’s ability to meet the growing...
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