AiP FROM BV FOR SUNRUI WIND ASSIST PROPULSION SYSTEM
Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore (BV), has awarded Approval in Principle (AiP) certification to Sunrui Marine Environment Engineering for its Marine Wind Rotor Assist System. The marine wind rotor assist technology, a promising carbon reduction solution for the...
NEW ENGINE ROOM PUMP DESIGN FOR INCREASED EFFICIENCY
With a new compact and versatile marine engine room pump design, Danish manufacturer Svanehøj aims to optimise onboard liquid handling. Because of its lower weight, fewer components, and just a single wear part, the new NCM pump is designed to enhance efficiency,...
LR LEADS PARTNERSHIP TO DEVELOP MARINE MMR NUCLEAR APPLICATIONS
A workshop led by Lloyd’s Register (LR) has explored the integration of a modular micro reactor (MMR) into a stern landing craft vessel. LR conducted a Hazard Identification (Hazid) workshop to evaluate the potential risks and operational factors for modular...
KONGSBERG MARITIME TECHNOLOGY FOR SHI NINE-SHIP SHUTTLE TANKER PROJECT
Kongsberg Maritime has been awarded a contract by Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) to supply integrated technology packages for nine new dynamic positioning (DP) shuttle tankers. The vessels are being constructed for Greek shipowner Tsakos Group and will be a...
INDUSTRY COLLABORATORS EXPLORE AMMONIA-FULLED FEEDER SHIP DESIGN
Deltamarin of Finland has released a detailed concept design for a 3,500 TEU ammonia-fuelled container feeder vessel, developed collaboratively by industry partners including Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping (MMMCZCS), Maersk, Eltronic FuelTech,...
RO-RO REBUILD HELPS STENA ON WAY TO DECARBONISATION GOAL
Stena Line says that its ro-ro vessel ‘Stena Foreteller’ is soon to return to service on the Europoort/Rotterdam – Immingham route following a major rebuild and renovation, including an additional cargo deck and a 30% increase in capacity, making the...
ROYAL CARIBBEAN SIGNS LONG-TERM AGREEMENT WITH ABB
ABB has signed a 15-year service agreement with Royal Caribbean Group, which has a global fleet of 67 cruiseships across its five brands, deepening a long-standing partnership to support the company’s ship performance and decarbonisation goals. Covering 33 existing...
SVITZER RECEIVES ITS FIRST ELECTRIC TUG FROM SANMAR
International towage operator Svitzer has taken delivery of its first fully electric tug from Sanmar’s Altinova Shipyard in Turkey. The Sanmar ElectRA 2500SX is based on a design from Canadian naval architects Robert Allan Ltd (RAL). Sanmar Corporate Strategy Director...