Lubricants company Castrol has launched Castrol BioTrans GB, an Environmentally Acceptable Lubricant (EAL) that complies with the current US Vessel Incidental Discharge Act (VIDA) criteria. The new lubricant is intended for use in thrusters, some controllable pitch...
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PENINSULA OPENS NEW BIOFUEL FACILITY IN ROTTERDAM
Fuel supplier Peninsula is expanding its strategic infrastructure at the Port of Rotterdam with the opening of a new storage and blending facility at Chane Terminal. The development is thought to mark an evolution in Peninsula’s commitment to delivering sustainable...
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SHIPPING INDUSTRY BACKS ADOPTION OF IMO NET ZERO FRAMEWORK AT MEPC
International maritime associations and organisations have reiterated their strong support for adoption by global governments at the IMO of the 'Net-Zero Framework' at the upcoming critical extraordinary session of the IMO Marine Environment Protection Committee...
GCMD AND IAPH PARTNER IN PORT DECARBONISATION DRIVE
The Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation (GCMD) and the International Association of Ports and Harbours (IAPH) have signed a two-year coalition partnership agreement aimed at accelerating decarbonisation of the maritime sector. The partnership brings together...
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ABB TECHNOLOGY TO POWER NEW VESSELS FOR BC FERRIES
ABB has been chosen to supply a complete package of power, propulsion and control technology for four new double-ended passenger and car ferries operated by British Columbia Ferry Services (BC Ferries). One of the largest ferry operators, BC Ferries provides...
LOW NOISE THRUSTERS FOR GERMAN RESEARCH SHIP
Finnish propulsion company Steerprop has received a further thruster order from shipbuilder TKMS for a new German research vessel, 'Polarstern'. The addition of two Steerprop SP 40 TT ARC tunnel thrusters means that Steerprop will now provide the complete,...
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FORESHIP ENERGY OPTIMISATION HELPS NEXT-GENERATION CMA CGM RO-PAXES
Expertise from Finland-based Foreship will be central to optimising the sustainability and performance of two new ro-pax ferries on their delivery into west Mediterranean services connecting Marseille and Corsica in 2027. The ships, due to be delivered to CMA CGM...
TÄRNTANK ORDERS ANOTHER HYBRID CHEMICAL TANKER DESIGN FROM KONGSBERG
Kongsberg Maritime has secured a contract to design and a equip a 10th hybrid chemical tanker for Danish operator Tärntank. The new Tärntank vessels will reduce CO2 emissions using a combination of clean technologies. The wind-assist technology will be installed on...
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METHANOL HYBRID RO-RO BEGINS IRISH SEA OPERATION
Stena Line has welcomed the first of its new hybrid freight ferries to Belfast Harbour, which will enter service on the freight-only Belfast to Heysham route on 22 September. The 147m Stena Futura will operate 12 sailings per week providing additional freight capacity...
KOTUG CANADA METHANOL-FUELLED TUG LAUNCHED BY SANMAR
Turkish shipyard Sanmar has launched the first of a pair of large purpose-built dual fuel methanol escort tugs, believed to be the world's first, for Kotug Canada. KOTUG Canada is a partnership between Dutch company Kotug International and Canada's Horizon Maritime....
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DNV MARITIME APPOINTS CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
DNV has appointed Cristina Saenz de Santa Maria to the newly-establish post of COO, with effect from 1 January 2025. Knut Ørbeck-Nilssen, CEO, DNV Maritime said: "The maritime industry is navigating growing complexities, from its operating environment to the expanding...
ADVANCED LNG BUNKER SHIP DELIVERED TO BV CLASS
Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore (BV) has announced the successful delivery of the third 7,600m3 LNG bunkering vessel, ‘S1067’, built by Nantong CIMC Sinopacific Offshore & Engineering (CIMC SOE) for Seaspan Energy. This project is considered to be a further...
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DIGITAL PLATFORM LAUNCHED TO UNLOCK NEW OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCIES
Danish maritime operational and safety technology company Danelec has launched Danelec Connect, a new digital platform designed to boost operational efficiency, safety and sustainability through significantly enriched Ship Performance Monitoring. The new software is...
DIGITAL TWIN TO AID ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE
Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) and Korean ship operator Pan Ocean have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for collaboration in development of comprehensive digital solutions, with a strong emphasis on maximisation of operational efficiency through a...
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COCHIN BEGINS BUILD OF GREEN CSOVs
Indian yard Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), has held a steel cutting ceremony for the first of two sustainable Commissioning and Service Operating Vessels (CSOVs) for European client Pelagic Wind Service of Cyprus. Pelagic Wind Service is involved in commissioning,...
VARD RESPONDS TO ELECTRIC SOV CHARGING CHALLENGE
Vard Electro is driving progress towards realisation of fully electric service operation vessels (SOVs) by putting in place offshore charging stations alongside existing onboard technologies to facilitate zero-emission maintenance operations at offshore wind farms....
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CARISBROOKE PREPARES FOR AirWing INSTALLATION
Carisbrooke Shipping has welcomed the UK government’s latest £30m investment in maritime decarbonisation, reinforcing the industry’s shift towards cleaner, more sustainable operations. As part of the Clean Maritime Demonstration Competition (CMDC6), the funding is...
NO ONE-SIZE-FITS-ALL SOLUTION FOR FuelEU MARITIME – OCEANSCORE
According to maritime technology and data firm OceanScore, ship managers must navigate tricky commercial terrain to mitigate their financial exposure as DOC (Document of Compliance) holder with responsibility for compliance under FuelEU Maritime. An effective...
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