ABS AiP FOR ONBOARD AMMONIA CRACKING
ABS has issued approval in principle (AiP) to Pherousa Shipping for its ammonia cracking technology onboard ships, featuring proton exchange membrane fuel cells and fuel gas supply system (FGSS) for fully electric propulsion. The emissions-free propulsion system is...
BERG PROPULSION PREPARES SKARV FOR ZERO-EMISSIONS
Skarv Shipping Solutions has increased an order for ‘zero carbon project carriers’ from Shandong Huanghai Shipbuilding in China to five ships, extending its commitment to a Berg Propulsion package that optimises vessel efficiency regardless of power source....
JOTUN DEAL HELPS 38 MORE BW LPG VESSELS CUT EMISSIONS
Hull performance solution and marine coating company Jotun has entered into a commercial agreement with owner and operator of LPG vessels, BW LPG, to optimise hull performance across 38 vessels with Jotun’s Hull Performance Solutions (HPS) from year 2025 through to...
LR TO COOPERATE WITH CHINA CRUISES ON SUSTAINABILITY
Lloyd’s Register (LR) and China Cruise Limited (China Cruises) have signed a strategic cooperation framework agreement to collaborate on key areas including cruise safety, technology R&D, green transition, and digitalisation. Following its full classification...
UECC CHOOSES FuelOpt SYSTEM FOR MORE SHIPS
Ro-ro transportation company United European Car Carriers (UECC) says it will significantly slash fuel costs and reduce its environmental impact by equipping six more vessels with FuelOpt, the fuel optimisation system from Manta Marine Technologies (MMT). The...
SIMPLIFIED LR2 TANKER PUMP SYSTEM SAVES ENERGY AND EMISSIONS
DNV has awarded an approval in principle (AiP) to HD Hyundai Mipo for a new second-generation LR2 tanker design featuring a hydraulically driven cargo pumping system from Framo. The new design is said to offer the potential to significantly enhance safety, cargo...
AiP FROM RINA FOR DUAL FUEL LNG/HYDROGEN BULKER
Inspection, certification, ship classification and consulting engineering company RINA has granted approval in principle (AiP) for a new Ultramax bulker design developed by SDARI (Shanghai Merchant Ship Design & Research Institute) in collaboration with Almi...
LR, HHI AND HD KSOE MoU FOR FUEL CELL HYBRID LNGC PROPULSION SYSTEM
Lloyd’s Register (LR), HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE) and Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to jointly develop a high-efficiency hybrid propulsion system integrated with solid oxide fuel...