According to UK fuel technology company Fuelre4m, the maritime sector’s longstanding reliance on Specific Fuel Oil Consumption (SFOC) and manufacturer power curves to measure fuel efficiency is increasingly coming under fire for masking real performance as well as...
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BUNKER FUEL MAINTAINS QUALITY AS INDUSTRY ADOPTS BIOFUEL
Global bunker fuel quality remained resilient in the first half of 2025 despite growing fuel diversity and tightening environmental regulation, according to the latest Fuel Insight report from Lloyd’s Register (LR). The findings highlight how improved testing,...
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CAVOTEC TO PROVIDE SHORE POWER AT PORT OF ANTWERP-BRUGES CRUISE TERMINAL
Cavotec has signed a shore power order from Equans for the Port of Antwerp-Bruges in Belgium with a total value of around €1.55m. The system will contribute to reduced emissions and supports compliance with international environmental regulations. The project, which...
GCMD SURVEY HIGHLIGHTS DECARBONISATION AMBITION
Despite global economic and geopolitical headwinds, the maritime industry’s ambition to decarbonise remains resilient, according to the second edition of the 'Global Maritime Decarbonisation Survey', jointly conducted by the Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation...
Marine propulsion & machinery news
ELECTRIC PROPULSION PACKAGE FOR BERGEN TANKERS FROM BERG AND THE SWITCH
Norwegian companies Bergen Tankers and Equinor have signed a long-term charter agreement for two electrically-propelled oil/chemical tanker newbuilds, which will be equipped with systems from Berg Propulsion and The Switch. The DNV ice-classed stainless steel tankers,...
WinGD TO PROVIDE AMMONIA ENGINES FOR TRAFIGURA NEWBUILDS
Swiss marine power company WinGD is to deliver X-DF-A ammonia-fuelled engine designs for four newbuild medium gas carriers (MGC) to be built by HD Hyundai Mipo for global commodities company Trafigura. The 45,000m3 vessels will each be powered by a six-cylinder,...
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SES TECHNOLOGY CAN CUT CTV EMISSIONS
Norwegian ship design company Espeland and Skomedal Naval Architects (ESNA) and Strategic Marine (SM) have signed an agreement to develop a SES CTV (Surface Effect Ship Crew Transfer Vessel) for offshore wind applications. The vessel type is considered to offer the...
GREEN FUEL-READY HYBRID OCVs ORDERED FROM CHINESE YARD
According to Norwegian ship designer Salt Ship Design, a prominent undisclosed European shipowner has ordered two Offshore Construction Vessels (OCVs) with an option for two more from Wuchang Shipbuilding Industry Group in China. The vessels are a further development...
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ZERO-EMISSION FREIGHT FERRY ON SEA TRIALS
Scandlines' new zero direct emissions ferry has been on the first of two sea trials in the Sea of Mamara in Turkey, following a period at the shipyard's outfitting quay with tests of the ship's auxiliary systems and a successful inclining test, During the sea trial,...
INCAT LAUNCHES ‘WORLD’S LARGEST’ BATTERY-POWERED SHIP
Incat Hull 096 - described as the world’s largest battery-electric ship - has been launched by Australian shipbuilder Incat at its Tasmanian shipyard. Constructed for South American ferry operator Buquebus, Hull 096 is considered to represent a leap forward in...
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ClassNK CERTIFIES EVERGREEN’S CII ASSESSMENT FOLLOWING OCCS TRIAL
Earlier in 2024, the onboard carbon capture and storage (OCCS) system installed on an Evergreens neo-Panamax container vessel successfully captured CO2 from its exhaust gas emissions. The captured CO2 was offloaded to a shore facility and was recycled. ClassNK has now...
ABS CERTIFICATION FOR SHI LH2 CARRIER DESIGN
ABS has issued general design approval (GDA) to Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) for its detailed design of a liquefied hydrogen carrier. The 20,000m3 vessel features Type C tanks. ABS completed its design reviews based on class and statutory requirements. Gareth...
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NAPA LAUNCHES DIGITAL TWIN CII SIMULATOR TOOL
Maritime software and data services provider Napa has urged the shipping industry to take a proactive approach to the IMO’s Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII), making the most of digital platforms that enable charterers and owners to work collaboratively towards...
WÄRTSILÄ TO CUT CARBON FOOTPRINT FOR LIVESTOCK FLEET
Wärtsilä has signed a five-year Guaranteed Asset Performance (GAP) agreement with Singapore based Livestock Express, said to be the largest provider of premium livestock tonnage. The contract replaces an earlier, now expired, optimised maintenance agreement. In...
Offshore marine news
STUDY WILL EVALUATE EMISSIONS PROFILES OF DIESEL AND HYBRID-POWERED CTVs
Singapore yard Strategic Marine has commissioned a study from the Maritime Energy and Sustainable Development Centre of Excellence (MESD CoE) at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) to compare the efficiency of traditional diesel-powered and...
COOLING WATER PUMP SYSTEM SAVES CO2 OFFSHORE
Pump company Framo says that its Submerged Turbine technology has been recognised by the Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) with the OTC Spotlight on New Technology award, to be presented at the 2023 event in Houston. The Framo Submerged Turbine is designed to...
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ELECTRIC ZERO-EMISSION HYDROFOIL DESIGNER EXPANDS IN US
Maritime innovation company Artemis Technologies is opening its first US office following significant interest from across North America. Known for its efforts to future-proof oceans and waterways, the company designs, engineers, and manufactures 100% electric,...
ECHANDIA ESTABLISHES BATTERY PRODUCTION IN USA
In response to the rapidly increased demand in the maritime electrification sector in the Americas, Swedish company Echandia has chosen to set up a production facility in Washington State, where it will begin producing its advanced maritime battery system. Echandia...
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