AiP FROM KR FOR BOIL-OFF GAS SYSTEM TO CUT EMISSIONS AND FUEL LOSSES
KR (Korean Register) has granted an approval in principle (AIP) for an LNG boil-off gas (BOG) treatment system jointly developed by HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HD HHI) and Donghwa Pneutec. The AiP, awarded in cooperation with the Liberian Registry (LISCR), is based...
FLEET READINESS SURGES AHEAD OF ALTERNATIVE FUEL SUPPLY
New insights from DNV’s Maritime Forecast to 2050 show that shipping’s energy transition is entering a new phase: one defined by strategic investment, accelerating fleet readiness, and emerging regulatory developments. With the IMO’s Net-Zero Framework (NZF) approved...
ABS MoU TO EXPLORE MARINE BATTERIES AND ELECTRIFICATION
Representatives from ABS, University of Michigan, Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) and Sea Forrest Technologies have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to explore batteries and electrification in maritime applications. The agreement establishes a...
KR AND HYUNDAI TO DEVELOP SAFER AMMONIA FUEL PIPING SYSTEM
KR (Korean Register) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with HD Hyundai Samho, under which the two companies will jointly develop a water circulation system for the double-wall pipe annular space of ammonia-fuelled vessels, aiming to enhance the safety of...
NEW EXHAUST GAS AFTERTREATMENT SYSTEM FOR mtu SHIP ENGINES
Rolls-Royce Power Systems is introducing new flexible and compact exhaust aftertreatment systems in combination with the 16-cylinder mtu Series 4000 engine. The new generation of mtu SCR (selective catalytic reduction) systems requires up to 42% less space and weighs...
ClassNK AND FUKUI SIGN MoU FOR ULTRA-HIGH PRESSURE RELIEF VALVES FOR HYDROGEN ENGINES
Fukui Seisakusho and ClassNK have signed an MoU (Memorandum of Understanding) for joint consideration of ultra-high pressure safety relief valves designed for the use in hydrogen dual-fuel engines. Both parties agreed in 2023 to jointly conduct study for...
ANOTHER AMMONIA-READY PCTC DELIVERED TO GRIMALDI
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the ‘Grande Auckland’, the second of seven PCTC (Pure Car & Truck Carrier) units commissioned by the Group from Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding Company (SWS) and China Shipbuilding Trading Company (CSTC) – both...
NEW CHARTWELL-DESIGNED SHETLAND FERRY BEGINS BUILD
Vessel designer Chartwell Marine has announced an order for a new Fair Isle ferry to supply to Shetland Islands Council. The vessel is due to commence build at Parkol Marine Engineering, and is due to launch towards the end of 2026. The new ferry will replace the...