FIRST WinGD X7X62DF-S2.0 ENGINES ORDERED FROM MITSUI WITH VCR
Mitsui E&S DU has received an order for two 7X62DF-S2.0 engines from the domestic shipyard, being the first order for these engines which are described as the next generation of LNG-fuelled two-stroke engines. The engines will be installed in car carriers that...
BC FERRIES GETS GO-AHEAD FOR MORE HYBRID VESSELS
With the major capital expenditure approval by Canada’s BC Ferries Commissioner, BC Ferries is able to take the next step towards the purchase of four new hybrid electric Island Class vessels that will increase capacity across the ferry system. By 2027, the four...
FUNDING BOOST BRINGS ELECTRIC ‘FLYING BOAT’ CLOSER TO REALISATION
Artemis Technologies says it is taking Northern Ireland’s maritime capabilities into an exciting new era as it brings its ‘flying’ electric foiling boats to international markets with £2m backing from HSBC UK bank. Artemis Technologies is using the funding to increase...
ENERGY ANALYST JOINS MAERSK R&D CENTRE
The Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping (MMMZCS) and global energy analyst Rystad Energy have signed a Knowledge Partnership Agreement to formalise their collaboration. As official partners, MMMZCS and Rystad Energy have embarked on a long-term...
DNV AND SDST JOIN FORCES TO PROMOTE SUSTAINABILITY AT SEA
Classification society DNV and Shandong Shipping Tanker Co (SDST) have announced the launch of a new Joint Innovation Studio to explore, develop and promote maritime projects in the digital and sustainability space. According to DNV, the shift towards a more digital...
TRISTAR GROUP ORDERS ELECTRIC BUNKER VESSEL
Energy logistics group Tristar has signed an agreement with Turkey’s Akdeniz Shipyard to build a hybrid bunker barge to operate in the UAE. Scheduled to be commissioned in the first quarter of 2025, the vessel will be positioned at Port of Fujairah on the east coast...
IACS MAKES PROGRESS IN SAFER DECARBONISATION
The Council of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) has welcomed significant progress being made by the Association to deliver measures to ensure the safe decarbonisation of the industry. The recent council meetin heard that work...
FIRST HYDROGEN-POWERED TUG LAUNCHED IN BELGIUM
The Port of Antwerp-Bruges and CMB.Tech have announced that the ‘Hydrotug 1’, the first hydrogen-powered tugboat, is ready for operation in the Antwerp port area. This development will play a crucial role in Port of Antwerp-Bruges’ efforts to green its...