ClassNK has released the 'Part A Guidelines for Ships Using Alternative Fuels (Edition 3.0.1)', which now includes supplementary explanations about interpretations of safety requirements for methyl/ethyl alcohol-fuelled ships, as well as compiling key points on...
Drop-in replacements for fossil fuels may be a cost-effective way of meeting environmental regulations and could extend the life of older vessels, if barriers to adoption can be overcome, according to a new report from Lloyd's Register (LR). As a low-emission...
MAN Energy Solutions has announced a new generation of its Common Rail injection system for its medium-speed, four-stroke portfolio. The CR 2.2 common-rail fuel-injection system will eventually completely replace its CR 1.6 predecessor and builds on its experience,...
Ulsan Port Authority (UPA) has announced that it has signed an equity investment agreement worth US$ 17.6m with Hyundai Oil Terminal Corporation to establish Korea’s alternative marine fuel supply chain centred on Ulsan Port. The investment is a follow-up to the...
Three years after launching the Aurora Class design, the first Aurora class vessel, 'Höegh Aurora', has been delivered at a naming ceremony at China Merchants Heavy Industry’s yard in Jiangsu, China. The ship is described as a "ground-breaking and transformational...
To further improve the efficiency and sustainability of its fleet, cruise operator Phoenix Reisen has modernised its 205m, 835-passenger cruise ship 'Amera', which is now equipped with ABB’s Onboard DC Grid power system platform and shore power connection. Following...
Singapore's Energy Market Authority (EMA) and the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) have shortlisted two consortia that will proceed to the next round of evaluations of proposals to provide a low- or zero-carbon ammonia solution on Jurong Island. The two...
Vard has received an order from Rem Offshore for a third CSOV (Commissioning Service Operation Vessel), following delivery of sister vessels 'Rem Power' and 'Rem Wind' in 2023 and 2024 respectively. The Vard 4 19 design CSOV is tailored to provide services during the...
Korean Register (KR) has announced a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Hanwha Ocean, Amogy, and Hanwha Aerospace, which focuses on technical collaboration and certification for the application of ammonia reformers and ammonia fuel cell systems to ships. The...
Wärtsilä Gas Solutions has been contracted to supply the cargo handling and fuel gas supply systems for three new 98k Very Large Ethane Gas Carrier (VLEC) vessels. The ships are being built at the HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) yard in Korea for Oceania based ship...
The Port Authority of Bilbao and Portsmouth International Port have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) whereby both parties declare their willingness to collaborate and work together to contribute to the growth of freight and passenger transport between the...
NYK has concluded an agreement with Stax Engineering, a US company involved in maritime emissions capture and control, to use its emissions capture and control technology to recover exhaust gases from ships in port. NYK will use this technology to recover exhaust...
The Port of Rotterdam reports that Rotterdam World Gateway (RWG) container terminal is to equip its entire quayside with shore-based power for all vessels. The RWG terminal claims to already be fully automated and CO2 neutral. Construction of shore-based power...
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