PROPELLER RETROFIT ADOPTION FALLS SHORT OF POTENTIAL BENEFITS
New research by Lloyd’s Register (LR) suggests that propulsion energy saving devices could deliver up to 10% fuel reduction while fewer than 2% of the global fleet is currently equipped. Demand for advanced propeller retrofits and energy saving devices (ESDs)...
BIOFOULING IMPACTS ON MORE THAN FUEL SAVINGS AND EMISSIONS, SAYS JOTUN
Jotun has published a new report based on a survey among 1000 ship owners and operators, uncovering trends in biofouling management strategies exploring the impacts of biofouling in shipping. The report reveals that many owners and operators have faced the...
KONGSBERG LAUNCHES WIND-ASSIST INTEGRATION ASSISTANCE
Kongsberg Maritime has officially launched K-Sail, a new service that helps vessel owners choose and integrate wind-assist technology effectively. Wind-assist technology has rapidly gained popularity and variety over the past few years as ship owners seek ways to...
ALFA LAVAL SECURES ORDER FOR MARINE BOILER SYSTEM FOR AMMONIA WASTE INCINERATION
Alfa Laval has announced an order for what it believes is the world’s first marine boiler system designed for the safe incineration of ammonia emissions. Confirmed for a fleet of four ammonia dual-fuel vessels, this innovation, described by the company as ‘a...
HAMBURG PORT AND ONE SIGN SHORE POWER AGREEMENT
The Hamburg Port Authority (HPA) and Ocean Network Express (Europe) (ONE) have signed an agreement on the future use of shore power supply. Since May 2024, the Port of Hamburg has provided shore power for cruise and container ships, committing to equip all container...
HÖEGH TAKES NEW APPROACH TO GREEN SHIPPING
A visionary agreement between Höegh Autoliners and green industry pioneer Nordic Circles launches a Norwegian project intended to revolutionise the handling of decommissioned ships. Using Norwegian technology, labour, and industry, old ships will be upcycled in Norway...
KR AND HYUNDAI JOINT VENTURE INVESTIGATES TANKS FOR ALTERNATIVE FUELS
KR (Korean Register) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with HD Hyundai Mipo and HD Korean Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE) focusing on applying engineering critical assessment (ECA) techniques to the design of Type-C tanks for liquefied...
KONGSBERG EMISSION MONITORING AIDS ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE
Kongsberg Maritime is launching a new continuous emissions monitoring system (CEMS), which allows shipowners and operators to effectively monitor and control vessel emissions, ensuring compliance with increasingly stringent environmental regulations and optimising...