MPA BRINGS IN MICROSOFT TO HELP ADOPT GREEN SOLUTIONS
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Microsoft to collaborate in innovative technologies including cloud computing, artificial intelligence (AI), data analytics, robotics, and cybersecurity, to support...
MOL TO USE SPOTTER BUOYS TO OPTIMISE VOYAGES AND CUT GHG EMISSIONS
Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) has decided to introduce the ‘Wayfinder’ dynamic voyage optimisation platform developed by US company Sofar Ocean to its group’s operating vessels, aiming to reduce GHG emissions by improving fuel efficiency. Wayfinder provides...
KONGSBERG TECHNOLOGY FOR TÄRNTANK WIND-ASSISTED CHEMICAL TANKER
Kongsberg Maritime has been awarded a further contract from Danish operator Tärntank to design and equip its 11th hybrid chemical tanker, which will be wind-assisted, bringing the total of vessels ordered by Tärntank to 11, with the latest five featuring wind-assist...
COSCO JOINS WITH FORTESCUE TO ADVANCE GREEN SHIPPING
Australian green technology, energy and metals company Fortescue and Chinese shipping company Cosco Shipping have signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding (MoU) to work together on decarbonising shipping. Both companies will collaborate on developing...
SILVERSTREAM LAUNCHES NEW OPERATIONS CENTRE
Maritime clean technology company Silverstream Technologies has launched its new Global Operations Centre in Southampton, UK, which the company says will enhance its operational capabilities and support the existing fleet. Additionally, the hub is equipped for further...
ABS APPROVES LATEST CHINESE ULEC DEVELOPMENTS
ABS has awarded approval in principle (AiP) to two new developments from Jiangnan Shipyard: a new insulation system and a modern design for an ultra large ethane carrier (ULEC). The ULEC design is the first equipped with Jiangnan’s next-generation BrilliancE II...
KOREAN DISTRIBUTION DEAL FOR SCRUBBER WATER TREATMENT SYSTEM
Denmark-based LiqTech International, a filtration company that manufactures and markets specialised filtration products and systems for marine, and Danbee Marine, a South Korean-based maritime representative to the shipping industry, have entered into a partnership...
CSL INTRODUCES WIND POWER TO GREAT LAKES SHIPPING
The Canadian CSL Group reports that its 8600dwt mechanical/pneumatic cement carrier ‘Sunnanvik’ is the first cargo ship equipped with sails to operate in the Great Lakes. The vessel is owned and operated by CSL and SMT joint venture Eureka, and began...