ZERO-EMISSION CONTAINER SHIP PROJECT LAUNCHED IN JAPAN
A new container ship concept from Japanese companies Imoto Lines and Marindows is intended to achieve zero CO2 emissions not only during operation but also within ports and while docked. The project has been adopted by Japan’s Ministry of the Environment...
SCHOTTEL HELPS DAMEN TUGS FOCUS ON SUSTAINABILITY
Schottel is to equip four new 1810-series ASD stock tugs from the Dutch Damen Group with SRP 270 RudderPropellers. The new multi-purpose tugs will have a bollard pull of 30t each and ensure manoeuvrability with a compact size of just 18.25m in length and a beam of...
RIO TINTO SELECTS OCEANGLIDE AIR LUBRICATION TO CUT EMISSIONS
Alfa Laval will provide major dry bulk shipper Rio Tinto with the OceanGlide fluidic air lubrication system, in order to enhance propulsion efficiency and energy savings while sailing. Rio Tinto has selected the Alfa Laval OceanGlide fluidic air...
WÄRTSILÄ TO SUPPLY FUEL GAS SYSTEMS FOR THREE PURUS VLECS
Wärtsilä Gas Solutions will supply cargo handling and fuel supply systems for three new large sized ethane gas carrier (VLEC) vessels, being built at the HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) yard in South Korea for owner Purus. In line with the Purus’ emphasis on...
ClassNK INVESTIGATES HYDROGEN FIRE SAFETY
ClassNK has commenced joint research with the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) to establish an evaluation method for the compatibility of ship materials with liquefied oxygen (LOX). The aim is to contribute to suppressing fire accidents on ships handling...
COULD ‘FLYING SHIPS’ REDUCE CARBON FOOTPRINT?
ST Engineering AirX (AirX), a joint venture between ST Engineering and Peluca (formerly known as Wigetworks), have formed a strategic partnership with Bureau Veritas (BV), aimed at advancing Wing-in-Ground (WIG) technology. The collaboration will focus on the...
MAN B&W ALTERNATIVE FUEL READY POWER FOR LARGE PCTCs
Chinese shipbuilder Guangzhou Shipbuilding International (GSI), has received an order for four MAN B&W 8S60ME-GI engines in connection with the building of four 10,800 CEU Pure Car and Truck Carriers (PCTCs) for South Korean shipowner, HMM. CSIC Diesel Engine...
FIVE SEASPAN CONTAINER SHIPS CONVERT TO METHANOL FUEL FOR HAPAG-LLOYD CHARTER
Hapag-Lloyd and Seaspan Corporation have entered into a partnership agreement to retrofit and convert five 10,100 TEU container ships powered by conventional MAN S90 engines to dual-fuel engines capable of operating on methanol. Following the engine retrofit, the...