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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ALFA LAVAL TO PROVIDE FUEL SUPPLY SYSTEM FOR FOUR LPG CARRIERS
The Alfa Laval FCM LPG fuel supply system has been selected for four new LPG carrier projects by two leading shipyards in Asia. As the marine industry focuses on decarbonisation, Alfa Laval is experiencing demand for solutions related to LPG as fuel. With lower carbon...
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RSI AND DNV STUDY DECARBONISING SHORT-SEA DRY BULK VESSELS
Amid increasing pressure on shipping to achieve the IMO 2050 decarbonisation targets, the Responsible Shipping Initiative (RSI) and DNV have completed a new study: 'Decarbonization of the short sea dry bulk fleet', co-funded by the Swedish Transport Administration....
BILBAO PORT AWARDS PV PLANT CONTRACT FOR FOR ONSHORE POWER
The Bilbao Port Authority has awarded a contract valued at €11,485,691 for the engineering project for the solar photovoltaic (PV) plants to be included in the OPS system of the Port of Bilbao, as well as for the corresponding comprehensive operation and maintenance...
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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...
ABB INTRODUCES TEMPERATURE SENSOR TO HELP DRIVE SHIPPING DECARBONISATION
ABB is to deliver 1,500 Ninva non-invasive temperature sensors approved for marine use to eMarine, a Swedish company dedicated to enabling efficiency and sustainability in the maritime industry. This marks the introduction of ABB’s Ninva technology to the global...
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ULSTEIN-DESIGNED SOVs FOR CHINESE OFFSHORE WIND
Shanghai Electric has celebrated the combined naming and delivery of two Service Operation Vessels (SOVs) at ZPMC, Qidong base, China. The vessels are based on two different ship designs from Ulstein Design & Solutions and are the first purpose-designed vessels...
DUAL FUEL VESSELS FOR HONG KONG LNG TERMINAL
Canadian naval architect Robert Allan Ltd (RAL) reports that a pair of dual fuel (diesel and LNG) standby vessels, to the RAL RAstar 4200-DF design, have recently entered service with Hongkong Salvage and Towage (HKST). Built by Cheoy Lee Shipyards, LNG Sentinel I and...
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SVITZER RECEIVES ITS FIRST ELECTRIC TUG FROM SANMAR
International towage operator Svitzer has taken delivery of its first fully electric tug from Sanmar’s Altinova Shipyard in Turkey. The Sanmar ElectRA 2500SX is based on a design from Canadian naval architects Robert Allan Ltd (RAL). Sanmar Corporate Strategy Director...
TANKER COMPANY REPORTS PROGRESS WITH GREEN FLEET UPGRADE
Shipping company James Fisher and Sons has marked a construction milestone in the build of its new chemical tankers, as the keel was laid for the first vessel - 'Orca Fisher' - at the China Merchants Industry Yangzhou Dingheng Shipyard (YZDH). Orca Fisher is the...
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DNV PARTNERS WITH KOREAN INDUSTRY TO DEVELOP ELECTRIC PROPULSION STANDARDS
DNV has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with HD Hyundai Mipo Dockyard (HMD) and HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (KSOE) which focuses on developing standards for testing electric powered vessels through the use of digital twin-based criteria...
ABS AiP ADDED TO HD KSOE LH2 TANK SOLUTION
HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE) has received ABS approval in principle (AiP) for a tank design that enables large-scale hydrogen transport and storage. The vacuum insulation system from HD KSOE is designed to reduce the time required to...
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EMP ADDS CLOUD COMMUNICATION AS PART OF AQUARIUS SYSTEM
Eco Marine Power (EMP) has partnered with fellow Japanese company Surfwave to bring the SurfGate cloud communication and power-saving gateway router to the maritime market. The SurfGate router is an IoT (Internet of Things) gateway that is compatible with all types of...
DIGITALISATION’S ROLE IN REDUCING CO2 EMISSIONS
Connectivity specialist IEC Telecom says that digital technology can play a crucial role in helping the shipping industry to decarbonise. Gwenaël Lohéac (pictured), MD and President - Europe, IEC Telecom Group, said: “Digitalisation and decarbonisation go...
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DAMEN AND MJR DEVELOP ALL-ELECTRIC OFFSHORE VESSEL
Damen Shipyards Group has officially launched its latest vessel, a fully electric Service Operations Vessel (SOV), 70m x 17m, featuring offshore charging capabilities for significantly reduced emissions in the maintenance of offshore wind farms. Damen set out in 2020...
ULSTEIN ADDS METHANOL-FUELLED HEAVY TRANSPORT SHIP TO DESIGN PORTFOLIO
To meet the increasing logistic requirements for ever-growing offshore wind components transported across the globe, Ulstein has added the HX121 heavy transport vessel to its design portfolio. The design features an Ulstein X-Bow to improve seakeeping, maximise deck...
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INTERCARGO PUTS SUSTAINABILITY AND SAFETY AS TOP PRIORITIES
The International Association of Dry Cargo Shipowners (Intercargo) has marked a transformative year in its 2023-2024 Annual Review, launching major initiatives while reaching record membership levels amid growing industry challenges. Outgoing Chairman Dimitri Fafalios...
ITALIAN FERRY SERVICES GRANTED FuelEU MARITIME EXEMPTION
The European Commission has granted exemption to the FuelEU Maritime regulations, due to enter into force in January 2025, for certain ferry services serving small islands and minor ports. The exemptions, which concern vessels serving these ports and islands, are in...
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