ABB TO PROVIDE SYSTEMS FOR US ALL-ELECTRIC FERRY PROJECT
US shipbuilder Senesco Marine has contracted ABB to deliver full propulsion and automation systems for a 75-car electric passenger and vehicle ferry, which will replace the 45-year-old ‘Cape Henlopen’ in connecting Lewes, Delaware and Cape May, New Jersey....
MTF PUBLISHES SAFETY GUIDELINES FOR WAPS-EQUIPPED SHIPS
The Maritime Technologies Forum (MTF) has announced the publication of new guidelines to support companies in developing and implementing safety management systems (SMS) for ships equipped with wind assisted propulsion systems (WAPS). The guidelines offer a structured...
13TH E-FLEXER RO-PAX HANDED OVER TO STENA RoRo
Stena RoRo has taken delivery of the 13th ship in the 15-ship series of E-Flexer ro-pax ferries from the China Merchants Industry shipyard in Weihai, China. The ship, named Capu Rossu, was handed over to Corsica Linea following the delivery to Stena RoRo. The ship...
PURUS RECEIVES HYBRID CSOV FROM VARD
Purus has marked another milestone with the addition of its newest construction/service operation vessel (CSOV), ‘Purus Coriolis’, to its growing fleet. The delivery follows an earlier naming ceremony held in Vietnam, celebrating the vessel’s completion at...
FERRY DESIGN CONCENTRATES ON WEIGHT AND EFFICIENCY
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...
TSUNEISHI DELIVERS DUAL-FUELLED KAMSARMAX WITH OWN-BUILD LNG FUEL TANK
Tsuneishi Shipbuilding of Japan has delivered what the yard says is the world’s first LNG dual-fuelled Kamsarmax Bulk Carrier. The vessel is equipped with a dual-fuel engine operating on LNG as its primary fuel. Compared with conventional HFO, the use of LNG is...
TWO MORE DAMEN CF 3850 ECO-SHIPS ORDERED
Damen Shipyards Group has signed a contract with Malta-based Polidano Group for the delivery of two Combi Freighters (CF) 3850, to be used primarily for the transport of aggregates. The new vessels will be named Denise P and Julia P in honour of Polidano family...
IACS YEARLY REVIEW HIGHLIGHTS CLASS ROLE IN INNOVATION
IACS, the membership organisation for the leading classification societies, has published its ‘2025 Annual Review’, which showcases the central role played by IACS and its members in supporting safety standards and driving technical innovation in the...