EU PROGRAMME AWARDS €7.8m FOR NEXT-GENERATION SHIP PROPULSION PROJECT
To help address the current emission challenges facing the shipping industry, the EU has granted €7,8 million to the Steesmat project, aimed at developing ground-breaking power distribution systems for the zero-emission ships of the future. Spearheaded by...
FRENCH ZERO-EMISSION PASSENGER VESSEL PROJECT RECEIVES FINANCE
French company Green Navy has received €1.5m in finance from the Brittany Region for its battery hybrid / hydrogen fuel cell-powered passenger shuttle project, known as Prometeo. Currently in its initial production phase, the vessel is equipped with optimised electric...
SCHOTTEL PROPULSION FOR THREE LNG BUNKER SHIPS
Schottel has been selected to supply full propulsion packages for three new LNG bunkering vessels (LNGBV), each package comprising a Schottel CP propeller (SCP), retractable rudder propeller and transverse thruster. The ships, with a loading capacity of 20,000m3, are...
AI SOLUTIONS OFFERED TO IMPROVE EMISSIONS PERFORMANCE
SmartSea, (powered by air transport technology solutions provider SITA) and Digital Energy AI have formed a strategic partnership aimed at applying AI to enhance operational efficiency, predictive analytics, and standardisation in the marine and offshore energy...
GREEN SHIPPING CORRIDORS WILL NEED GLOBAL FUEL STANDARD
According to a report from consultancy UMAS, UCL Energy Institute and the Global Maritime Forum (GMF), green shipping corridors could benefit from a global fuel standard and regional policies, but additional support will be needed to drive early adoption. The report...
ClassNK AND OCEANSCORE PARTNER FOR MRV/DCS COMPLIANCE
A collaboration agreement has been signed between classification society ClassNK and maritime data and technology company OceanScore to link the latter’s integrated solution for ClassNK ZETA (Zero Emissions Transition Accelerator) that enables users and related...
LR AND CAPITAL SHIP MANAGEMENT ASSESS TANKER SHORE POWER COMPATIBILITY
Capital Ship Management has successfully completed the first tanker on-shore power supply (OPS) Compatibility Assessment in partnership with Lloyd’s Register (LR). The project is the first completion of a tanker compatibility assessment after official...
MAERSK EXPLORES SHIP REPAIR AND SHIPBUILDING IN INDIA
A.P. Moller-Maersk (Maersk) and Cochin Shipyard (CSL) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore collaboration opportunities in ship repair, maintenance, and building activities in India. This strategic partnership aligns with the Government of...