RESEARCH IDENTIFIES BARRIER TO CUTTING CARBON
A survey of shipowners conducted by design and engineering consultancy, Houlder, has highlighted that reliance on ad hoc collaboration between ship owners, and between technology companies and owners, is currently a major barrier to the decarbonisation of shipping....
MAN ENERGY SOLUTIONS AND ANGLO-EASTERN TO COOPERATE IN INNOVATION
MAN Energy Solutions and Anglo-Eastern Ship Management have signed a cooperation agreement regarding a so-called ‘Innovation Partnership’, in which the two parties will – on a continuing basis – exchange data and knowledge regarding the daily operation of engines,...
EBDG OFFERS DESIGN FOR METHANOL-FUELLED COLD IRONING BARGE
US naval architecture practice Elliott Bay Design Group (EBDG) has designed a harbour power and charging barge, which is intended to provide ports and harbours with a cost-conscious and high-performing option to minimise emissions from large vessels pier-side and at...
ABS AND BCG PARTNER TO ADVANCE DECARBONISATION
Management consultancy and advisor on decarbonisation to the maritime industry Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and classification society American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to join their technical and consulting expertise...
INTERCARGO SAYS CII IS NOT THE ANSWER
Dry bulk shipping trade organisation Intercargo says that although it continues to fully support IMO’s ambition to achieve net zero emission shipping by 2050, it is important to stress that this goal can only be achieved by providing the shipping industry with...
C-JOB DESIGNS HELP FUTURE-PROOF OFFSHORE WIND SECTOR
According to Netherlands-based design and engineering company C-Job, the rapid expansion of the offshore wind sector is quickly resulting in a shortage of certain vessel types that are vital for the installation and maintenance of the wind turbines. Because of this...
GLOBAL MARITIME FORUM PLANS ACTION ON CLIMATE AMBITIONS
A new report from the Global Maritime Forum summarises ideas for collective action discussed at the organisation’s Annual Summit, where over 200 maritime leaders sought to turn climate ambition into action, increase the maritime industry’s appeal to the right...
LNGC OPERATORS ORDER WinGD SYSTEMS FOR EFFICIENCY AND MAINTENANCE OPTIMISATION
Swiss marine power company WinGD has received orders from two LNG carrier operators for its WinGD Integrated Digital Expert (WiDE) engine monitoring, diagnostics and remote support service. Knutsen OAS Shipping has ordered WiDE for seven vessels, which include a...