LR PARTNERS WITH ROYAL CARIBBEAN IN SUSTAINABILITY AND SAFETY EFFORT
Lloyd’s Register (LR) and cruise company Royal Caribbean Group have announced a strategic partnership aimed at driving safety, innovation, and sustainability across the cruise industry. Representing a long-term shared commitment to enhancing safety, regulatory...
NORSEPOWER LAUNCHES WIND-POWER MONITORING SYSTEM
Wind Assisted Propulsion Systems (WAPS) company Norsepower has unveiled Norsepower True Performance, described as an advanced performance measurement and monitoring system which measures performance of both the sails and the ship’s propeller, providing shipowners,...
STUDY DISPROVES SCRUBBER WASHWATER ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS
A peer-reviewed study conducted by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and the Georgia Institute of Technology in cooperation with Oldendorff Carriers has provided new insights into the environmental impact of exhaust gas cleaning systems (scrubbers) and their...
LR ONEOCEAN AND RCL PARTNER TO CUT EMISSIONS
Regional Container Lines has partnered with Lloyd’s Register OneOcean (LR OneOcean) to increase fleet efficiency, reduce fuel consumption, and support its commitment to operational excellence and sustainability. Under the agreement, RCL has subscribed to LR OneOcean’s...
THORESEN SHIPPING AND JOTUN SIGN HULL CLEANING AGREEMENT
Provider of hull coatings and solutions for the global maritime industry Jotun has entered into a commercial agreement with Singapore/Thailand-based shipowner Thoresen Shipping Singapore for the adoption of Jotun Hull Skating Solutions (HSS), a proactive cleaning...
LARGEST SUCTION SAIL INSTALLATION COMPLETED
Spanish wind assisted propulsion system (WAPS) company bound4blue has completed the installation of what are said to be the world’s largest suction sails, with four 26m high eSails fitted to the ‘Atlantic Orchard’, a juice carrier chartered by Louis Dreyfus Company...
DENMARK ASKS FOR PRICE ADVANTAGE FOR GREEN FUEL
Danish shipping companies are requesting an ambitious agreement at the upcoming IMO MEPC meeting in London, and hope that the 176 countries represented can agree on climate regulation of international shipping that will set requirements for and make it more attractive...
WÄRTSILÄ INVESTS IN SUSTAINABLE TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT
Wärtsilä is set to expand its state-of-the-art technology centre Sustainable Technology Hub in Vaasa, Finland, with a €50 million total investment. Expanding the R&D testing capabilities and facilities will enhance Wärtsilä’s ability to meet the growing...