A.P. Moller–Maersk (Maersk) has announced that it is trialling adding ethanol to the fuel mix for its methanol-fuelled containership fleet as a possible means of enlarging the pool of methanol fuel available. The dual-fuel vessel Laura Maersk, which became the first...
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DNV AIMS TO ENSURE e-METHANOL AVAILABILITY
DNV is launching what it believes to be the industry’s first public tender portal for e-methanol procurement within the European Union and the UK. The initiative connects a leading e-methanol producer with industrial offtakers across EU and UK markets, creating a new...
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HAVILA LOOKS TO CLIMATE NEUTRAL FUTURE
HAV Group and Havila Kystruten (Havila Voyages) are partnering to ensure a coastal route fleet that will be at least climate neutral – with the ambition of achieving zero emissions. Together, the current four ships, along with future newbuilds, will meet the...
ABB INTEGRATES TECHNOLOGIES FOR FIRST H2 FUEL CELL SUPERYACHT
ABB has integrated a comprehensive scope of technologies onboard 'Feadship Breakthrough', a superyacht constructed by Dutch builder Feadship and launched in May 2025. The privately-owned 118.8m vessel will be among the first in the world to feature multi-megawatt fuel...
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SCHOTTEL PROPULSION FOR NEW SCOTTISH ELECTRIC FERRIES
Schottel will supply rudder propellers for a new series of seven electric double-ended ferries by Scotland’s state-owned Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited (CMAL). The vessels will be constructed by the Polish shipyard Remontowa Shipbuilding, with the first delivery...
WÄRTSILÄ RECEIVES REPEAT ORDER FOR HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM
Wärtsilä is to supply an integrated hybrid propulsion system for a bulk carrier vessel being built at the Royal Bodewes shipyard in the Netherlands for Norwegian shipowner Aasen Shipping. This will be the latest in a series of six such vessels to operate with a...
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TEN NEW FUEL-OPTIMISED FAST FERRIES TO INCAT CROWTHER DESIGN
Singapore’s Majestic Fast Ferry has commissioned Incat Crowther to design a new second generation 39m passenger ferry as the basis of its future fleet. Incat Crowther’s range with Indonesian builder PT Cahaya Samudra covers four vessels lengths; 29m, 32m, 39m and 42m....
NEW FERRY FOR UGANDA WILL CUT CO2 BY SHIFTING FREIGHT FROM ROADS
Following a construction period of 21 months, the ferry 'Mpungu', built by Seco Marine of Entebbe for East Africa Marine Transport (EAMT) has been launched on Lake Victoria. The vessel will now undergo a period of Lake trials before commencing service in April 2024....
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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...
SUSTAINABLE DAMEN TUG ORDERED FOR NZ PORT
Damen Shipyards Group has signed a contract with Port Marlborough New Zealand (PMNZ) for the delivery of an ASD Tug 2312. PMNZ will operate the tug in Picton Harbour, where it will provide towage services for the more than 3,000 500GT+ vessels to call annually. The...
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ABS ISSUES RULES FOR NUCLEAR POWER AFLOAT
What is said to be the industry’s first comprehensive set of rules for floating nuclear power plants has been unveiled by American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), working with Idaho National Laboratory (INL), home of the National Reactor Innovation Center. The launch saw...
ABS AiP FOR JAPANESE LCO2 VESSEL PROJECT
ABS issued an approval in principle (AIP) to a consortium of Japanese companies for two liquid carbon dioxide (LCO2) carrier designs with Type-C cargo tanks that do not require performing post-weld-heat-treatment. The AiP is based on the demonstration of an...
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MARLINK SUPPORTS PLASTIC-TO-FUEL INITIATIVE
Network solutions company Marlink says it is helping to reduce plastic pollution in the oceans by supporting the global Plastic Odyssey expedition with smart connectivity solutions. Plastic Odyssey is the world’s first floating laboratory vessel dedicated to plastic...
AUTOMATION SYSTEMS FOR LNG BUNKER SHIPS
Høglund Marine Solutions of Norway has been contracted to deliver integrated automation systems (IAS) for three newbuild LNG bunkering vessels (LNGBVs) for Canadian owner Seaspan. The IAS will seamlessly connect the cargo handling, control and...
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VOLSTAD AND NES TO CARRY OUT ANOTHER OFFSHORE BATTERY CONVERSION
Volstad Maritime has contracted Norwegian Electric Systems (NES) to deliver a battery package and associated control system for battery charging to the 'Deep Cygnus' subsea construction vessel. NES, which specialises in sustainable energy design and smart control,...
GONDAN LAUNCHES ANOTHER ZERO-EMISSION CSOV
Spanish shipyard Gondan has launched a further Commissioning Service Operation Vessel (CSOV) for the Norwegian shipowner Edda Wind at its yard in Figueras. This new vessel, designed by Salt Ship Design, also with a length of 88.3m and a beam of 19.7m, has a power...
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DAPHNE TECHNOLOGY EXPANDS TO SINGAPORE
Daphne Technology is pleased to announce the establishment of a new subsidiary, Daphne Technology Singapore (Daphne Technology SG), a strategic expansion which the company says marks a significant step in its growth, positioning Singapore as the central hub for its...
ACCELLERON ENHANCES DIGITAL OFFERING WITH TRUE NORTH ACQUISITION
Accelleron, the former ABB turbocharging company, has announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire True North Marine (TNM), established in 2013 and headquartered in Montreal, Canada. TNM provides weather routing guidance and voyage optimisation,...
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