According to Korean Register (KR), as the maritime industry accelerates its transition to zero-carbon fuels in line with the IMO 2050 net-zero target, ammonia-fuelled ships are emerging as a promising next-generation solution. While the IMO has established interim...
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GCMD AND CIMAC JOINTLY PREPARE FOR ALTERNATIVE FUELS
The Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation (GCMD) and CIMAC have signed a two-year coalition partnership agreement to strengthen the maritime sector’s preparedness for alternative fuel deployment. CIMAC, a global non-profit organisation promoting the development...
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WSC PROMOTES SUSTAINABLE OCEAN SHIPPING AT THE UN
The World Shipping Council (WSC) has joined political leaders and transport industry representatives at the United Nations launch of the Decade of Sustainable Transport, highlighting the essential role of ocean shipping in cutting emissions across global supply...
DNV JOINS FORCES WITH MMMCZCS
Classification society DNV has joined the Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Centre for Zero Carbon Shipping (MMMCZCS) global network as a knowledge partner. Through this collaboration DNV and MMMCZCS aim to launch and support initiatives that will drive maritime decarbonisation...
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COASTER NOW OPERATING WITH VENTOFOILS
Coastal vessel 'Amadeus Titanium' operated by HGK Shipping subsidiary Amadeus Shiffahrts- und Speditions has recently been equipped with VentoFoils from Econowind at the Dutch port town of Harlingen. The vessel is chartered to polymer manufacturer Covestro. Its...
ECONAVIS TO LAUNCH NEXT-GENERATION FLETTNER ROTOR WAPS
EcosNavis Solutions, a spin-off from Strathclyde University in Scotland, is developing a next generation wind-assisted propulsion system (WAPS) designed to enhance the performance and commercial viability of Flettner-type rotor sails for deep-sea shipping. The...
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ClassNK ISSUES AiP FOR NYK AND SEATRIUM’S AMMONIA BUNKERING VESSEL
An Approval in Principle (AiP) certificate has been obtained for an ammonia fuelled ammonia bunkering vessel designed through the collaboration of Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK) and its partner Seatrium of Singapore. Seatrium subsidiary, LMG Marin provided the...
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...
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LCO2/MULTI-GAS TANKER DELIVERED TO CAPITAL GAS
Greek shipping company Capital Gas Ship Management has taken successful delivery of what is said to be the world’s first 22,000m3 low-pressure liquid CO2 (LCO2) / multi-gas carrier, the 'Active', from Hyundai Mipo Dockyard (HMD). Active is the first of four 22,000m3...
KOREA UNVEILS ITS FIRST HYDROGEN-POWERED VESSEL
South Korea has launched its first hydrogen fuel cell-powered ship, 'Hydro Zenith' at Vinssen’s land-based test facility in Yeongam, Jeollanam-do Province. Hydro Zenith is 17.4m long, weighs 32t, and has an aluminium hull. It is powered by two 100kW hydrogen fuel...
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AiP FROM RINA FOR DUAL FUEL LNG/HYDROGEN BULKER
Inspection, certification, ship classification and consulting engineering company RINA has granted approval in principle (AiP) for a new Ultramax bulker design developed by SDARI (Shanghai Merchant Ship Design & Research Institute) in collaboration with Almi...
DNV VALIDATES BOUND4BLUE WIND PROPULSION PERFORMANCE METHODOLOGY
Spanish wind assisted propulsion system (WAPS) company bound4blue says it has taken a major step forward in simplifying the adoption of wind power worldwide, with DNV validation of its ‘wind propulsion system force matrix’ calculation method. The validation provides...
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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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ISLAND OFFSHORE ORDERS GREEN CONSTRUCTION VESSEL
In the year it celebrates 20 years of operation, shipping company Island Offshore has ordered a large ocean energy construction vessel from Vard with options for two more, designed and equipped to continue the transition from oil and gas-related activities to more...
GONDAN TO BUILD ELECTRIC CSOV FOR BIBBY MARINE
Bibby Marine has signed a shipbuilding contract to build what it believes is the world’s first truly zero-emission, electric Commissioning Service Operation Vessel (eCSOV), with Spanish shipbuilder Gondan. The eCSOV will be built in Gondan’s Asturias shipyard and is...
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P&I CLUB OFFERS GUIDANCE ON EMISSIONS REGULATIONS
Britannia P&I Club has worked with law firm HFW to produce a series of articles highlighting the latest developments in maritime emissions regulations as the industry aims to transition towards a more sustainable future. These articles are considered to be...
CHANGES AT TOP OF ICS AS INDUSTRY PREPARES FOR NET ZERO CHALLENGE
Following the conclusion of the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) Annual General Meeting and Board Meeting in Athens, the organisation has announced several major developments, which ICS regards as a pivotal moment for global maritime leadership. The board of...
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