CHINESE YARD LAUNCHES TWO ULSTEIN-DESIGNED ELECTRIC SOVS
Two Ulstein-designed Service Operation Vessels (SOVs) for Shanghai Electric have been launched at the construction yard ZPMC in China. The two vessels are of the Ulstein SX195 and SX197 design. They are the first purpose-made SOVs for Chinese offshore wind farms, and...
DIGITAL TWIN TO AID ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE
Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) and Korean ship operator Pan Ocean have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for collaboration in development of comprehensive digital solutions, with a strong emphasis on maximisation of operational efficiency through a...
ECONOMICS OF GREEN FUELS WILL DRIVE CARBON CAPTURE RETROFITS – ABS
A recent discussion between ABS Chairman and CEO Christopher J Wiernicki (pictured) and maritime economist Dr Martin Stopford concluded that reducing the cost of electrolysers and rapid adoption of onboard carbon capture technology are critical steps if shipping is to...
DUAL OFFSHORE WIND MILESTONES FOR SPANISH YARD
Astilleros Gondan has simultaneously achieved two significant milestones: the successful delivery of the vessel ‘Edda Nordri’ and the launching of a second CSOV, yard number C492. In addition, the yard’s expanded facilities are actively engaged with a...
SUCCESSFUL BIOFUEL TRIAL ON KOREAN BOXSHIP
HMM has conducted a trial use of a sustainable marine biofuel on its 6,400 TEU containership ‘HMM Tacoma’ which operates in the FIL service connecting Far East, India and Latin America, and was refuelled with biofuel blend during its bunkering at the Port of Busan....
NEW FERRY PAIR DESIGNED FOR UAE ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
The Abu Dhabi Ports Group has commissioned Penguin Shipyard International, a wholly owned subsidiary of Singapore-based Penguin International Limited, and naval architect Incat Crowther to design and deliver two new 56m ro-pax catamaran passenger and vehicle ferries....
SECOND TYPE APPROVAL FOR ShaPoLi SYSTEM
GTT Group company Ascenz Marorka has been granted Type Approval certification for its shaft power limitation (ShaPoLi) solution by classification society Bureau Veritas. The solution helps ship-owners and operators comply with the IMO regulations aimed at...
CAPITAL GAS CONFIRMS ORDER FOR VLAC SHIPS
Capital Gas Ship Management has announced an order for what are believed to be the world’s first two 88,000m3 very large ammonia carrier (VLAC) vessels with Hyundai HD KSOE of South Korea. The innovative vessels will be constructed at HD Hyundai Heavy Industries...