IBIA AND BIMCO COLLABORATE ON FUEL CHALLENGES
The International Bunker Industry Association (IBIA) and shipowner organisation BIMCO have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on some of the challenges and opportunities within the areas of bunkering, marine energy and maritime sectors to help...
FIRST LNG VOITH TRACTOR TUG LAUNCHED
What is believed to be the world’s first Voith propelled tractor tug with LNG dual fuel propulsion has been successfully launched by Uzmar Shipyard in Istanbul, Turkey. Named the Sultanhani, this is the first of two hulls being built for Turkish tug operator Botas to...
INCAT TO DESIGN ELECTRIC-HYBRID FERRY FOR DFDS
Incat Tasmania has announced a partnership with Danish Shipping and Logistics Company DFDS to complete a design study for the construction of an electric-hybrid ferry. The 72m ferry, which will have the option to convert to fully electric, is considered suited to a...
ICS PUBLISHES REVISED ENVIRONMENTAL GUIDE
International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) Publications has launched a fifth edition of ‘Shipping and the Environment: A Guide to Environmental Compliance’. This latest edition offers comprehensive updates and expanded insights into the intricate relationship between...
ABB HYBRID-ELECTRIC PROPULSION FOR NEW US FERRY
ABB has been selected by the Maine Department of Transportation (MaineDOT) to supply a comprehensive grid-to-propeller solution for a new double-ended, hybrid-electric ferry that will provide services between the town of Lincolnville and the island community of...
WÄRTSILÄ PROVIDES GAS SYSTEMS FOR SPANISH LNG BUNKER VESSEL
Wärtsilä Gas Solutions will supply the cargo handling system for a new 12,500m3 LNG bunkering vessel being built for Spanish shipowner Scale Gas, a subsidiary of Enagás, the owner and operator of Spain’s gas grid. The vessel is co-financed from the Support for...
STAX PROVIDES MOBILE SCRUBBER SERVICE IN US PORT
Maritime emissions capture and control company Stax Engineering has concluded an exclusive service agreement with Amports, a major player in the North American vehicle import processing industry. This agreement will bring Stax’s services to all auto carriers at...
BEARING COMPANY AIMS TO ‘GREEN’ AFRICA’S LARGEST FLEET
Nigerian company Gelose Marine Services has joined Thordon Bearings’ network of authorised distributors to further the ‘greening’ of Nigeria’s fleet of domestic and international vessels with sustainable bearing solutions. Gelose’s portfolio ranges...