ABS AND USCG COLLABORATE ON NEW MARITIME TECHNOLOGIES
American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) and the United States Coast Guard Research and Development Center (USCG-RDC) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) that is said to open the door to collaborative research and development on top-of-mind technologies impacting...
NEW SINGAPORE DISTRIBUTOR EXTENDS CMT’S CO2-REDUCTION SERVICE
CM Technologies (CMT) has strengthened its global sales and distribution network with the appointment of Singapore-based marine engine sales, repair, and services company Junma Services to facilitate increasing demand for CMT’s machinery and fluids testing, measuring...
COCHIN SHIPYARD COMPLETES ANOTHER ELECTRIC FERRY BY 126 TO KOCHI WATER METRO.
Indian shipbuilder Cochin Shipyard (CSL) has handed over the 15th electric hybrid 100 passenger Water Metro Ferry BY 126 to Kochi Water Metro (KMRL). Both organisations worked closely towards the successful completion of this project, which is intended to contribute...
ABB PROPULSION FOR WSF’S FIVE NEW HYBRID FERRIES
ABB has been awarded a contract by Washington State Ferries (WSF) to serve as the propulsion single source vendor (PSSV) for its new hybrid electric 160-vehicle capacity ferries. This project is considered a significant milestone in the evolution of sustainable...
MOL INVESTS IN HIGH TEMPERATURE ENGINES FOR THE FUTURE
Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) has announced its intent to invest in UK company Carnot which is developing technology for highly efficient engines using heat-resistant materials. This project has been led by MOL (Europe Africa). Engines made from conventional metals require...
REM OFFSHORE ORDERS THIRD HYBRID CSOV FROM VARD
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...
ABS PARTAKING IN KOREAN NUCLEAR PROPULSION PROJECT
ABS has announced that it is working with the Korea Research Institute of Ships and Ocean Engineering (KRISO) to advance commercial small modular reactor (SMR)-powered ships and floating SMR power generation platforms. ABS will provide analysis of applicable...
GUANGZHOU REACHES 100-ENGINE LANDMARK
Guangzhou Diesel Engine Factory (GDF), the Chinese licensee for UE engines designed by Japan Engine Corporation (J-Eng), has announced that its cumulative UE Engine production has exceeded 100 units. GDF claims to be the leading medium-speed engine manufacturer in...