The LR2 tanker 'Monza', fitted with two 37.5m WindWings developed by BAR Technologies, has been delivered to Union Maritime (UML), marking the third vessel in the company’s newbuild series to adopt wind-assisted propulsion. Together, the vessels form the world’s first...
Schottel has been selected to supply rudder propellers for two new LNG bunkering vessels to be operated by Shanghai International Port Group (SIPG). The ships, each with a loading capacity of 20,000m3, are currently under construction at Jiangnan Shipyard in China and...
Kongsberg Maritime has secured a contract from Cochin Shipyard (CSL) to deliver a fully integrated equipment and technology package for Svitzer’s next generation of full electric TRAnsverse tugs. The contract covers four vessels, with options for four additional...
According to HD Hyundai, the electrification of large-scale vessels remains a formidable challenge as large commercial vessels must transport tens of thousands of tons over vast distances for weeks at a time without the possibility of mid-voyage recharging. This...
Spanish wind assisted propulsion systems (WAPS) developer bound4blue has completed the second in an agreed rollout of five ‘plug and play’ suction sail installations across Maersk Tanker’s advanced fleet of medium-range (MR) tankers. The project saw four 24m eSails...
As part of a collaborative research programme, Dutch research organisation Marin has carried out model tests to compare the performance of the ABB Dynafin propulsion concept with a conventional propulsion configuration on a ro‑ro vessel. The trials were conducted in...
British Columbia Ferry Services (BC Ferries) has selected four shipsets of two 6L32/44CR plus two 8L32/44CR main engines in connection with the construction of four double-ended newbuild ferries for its fleet to be constructed at China Merchants Industry Weihai...
Wärtsilä and Swedish operator Erik Thun Group have signed a new long-term overhaul frame agreement, developed jointly with longstanding fleet management partner MF Shipping Group, and includes comprehensive overhaul services, technical services, field services,...
Engine developer Everllence has expressed concern over the current viability of the IMO’s 2023 GHG Strategy that aims for net‑zero emissions from international shipping by or around 2050. Essentially, it believes that the NZF (Net-Zero Framework) is only achievable...
Spanish wind assisted propulsion systems (WAPS) developer bound4blue has announced the completion of installation of two 24m eSails onboard the Klaveness Combination Carriers (KCC) newbuild 'Baltazar'. bound4blue’s suction sails, said to be capable of delivering...
EcoNavis Solutions has been selected by a US Federal Government agency to lead a federally-backed project aimed at demonstrating how integrated hydrodynamic optimisation can reduce fuel consumption and underwater radiated noise in offshore vessels and workboats...
Everllence has announced the successful factory acceptance test (FAT) of its first ammonia-burning engine built by licensee Engine & Machinery of Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI-EMD) in South Korea. The dual-fuel Everllence B&W 6G60ME-LGIA (-liquid gas injection...
Marine battery maker AYK Energy says a significant milestone is being made in the electric workboat sector with the completion of sea trials for the first battery-methanol harbour tug ever built. AYK Energy said the Svitzer Balder built by the Uzmar shipyard in...
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