FKAB of Sweden reports that 'Orca Fisher', first in a series of 6000 dwt chemical and product tankers, dual fuelled with LNG/LBG and diesel, built by China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Yangzhou) was recently delivered to James Fisher. Propulsion is provided by a...
Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore (BV) and Bureau Veritas Solutions Marine & Offshore (BVS) have signed a cooperation agreement with the French Ponant Explorations Group to support the development of innovative solutions for cruise and expedition vessels, with...
UM Shipyard of Türkiye has unveiled its Sensus Ecocat concept, described as a ground-breaking high-speed passenger ferry with an innovative, lightweight structure. The objective of the design is to meet emission standards through a highly fuel-efficient light weight...
According to Swedish ship designer FKAB, wind-assisted propulsion is emerging as one of the most promising energy-saving technologies in shipping. However, successfully integrating wind propulsion systems (WAPS) is not considered by FKAB as simply a matter of...
Dutch ship designer Conoship International has introduced the CIP4400, its latest standardised cargo vessel design, and the successor to the CIP3800. With an extended midship section, the vessel increases its deadweight by 15%, creating additional shipping...
Jan De Nul has selected a customised vessel design from Ulstein Design & Solutions for the latest addition to its offshore fleet, an ultra-low emissions trenching vessel scheduled for delivery in 2028. The basic design is based on Ulstein's robust and globally...
Oshima Shipbuilding and Fuji Electric have received a total of three approvals in principle (AiPs) for a design of a bulk carrier with a membrane-based onboard carbon capture and storage system (OCCS) and an 83,000m³ ammonia carrier with an IMO Type B tank. The design...
Norway-based tourism and technology company Brim Explorer has signed contracts for the construction of what the company says will be the world's most efficient battery-powered passenger vessels; two high-speed trimarans which are scheduled for delivery in spring 2027....
Incat Crowther has begun detailed development and naval architecture for a new hydrogen fuel cell-electric fast ferry design, with initial deployment targeted for New York waters. Incat Crowther is working on the design and regulatory approval process for the new...
Norway-based company Halten Bulk is renewing its fleet and has contracted Jiangsu Soho Marine Heavy Industry to build two 7100 dwt self-discharging vessels, with an option for two more. Designer Norwegian Ship Design has designated vessel design NSD 105CC. The vessels...
Kongsberg Maritime has been contracted by Consórcio Marenova to design and equip four methanol/ethanol-ready handy size product tankers to be built at Consórcio Marenova, a partnership between Ecovix in Rio Grande and MacLaren in Niterói, Brazil, for operation by...
Auckland’s first plug-in hybrid electric fast ferry has performed well on sea trials and will soon enter service on the busy Auckland to Devonport commuter route. The vessel achieved a speed of 36 knots in all-electric mode, with the performance of the electric...
The first two vessels in the Sleipner concept jointly developed by Wallenius Marine and Knud E Hansen – 'Way Forward' and 'Future Way' – have, after just over a year in operation, demonstrated excellent performance, low fuel consumption and CII values far below...
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