NEW EFFICIENT LOW-MAINTENANCE TUNNEL THRUSTER FROM KONGSBERG
Kongsberg Maritime is introducing a new tunnel thruster known as the type TTH ‘Harmonised’ series, designed to set new standards in performance and reliability with a compact, modular design that allows for flexible installation and optimal integration...
OPTIWISE DEMONSTRATES ADVANCES IN WIND-ASSISTED PROPULSION
The EU-funded Optiwise project, to develop of advanced design tools for the Oceanwings wind propulsion system, has achieved several major milestones, delivering critical insights into aerodynamic and structural performance. By integrating CFD and Fluid-Structure...
FIRST JAPANESE ALL-ELECTRIC WORK VESSEL UNVEILED BY NYK
NYK has unveiled what is believed to be Japan’s first fully battery-driven work vessel, which the company has named ‘e-Crea’ (pronounced “éclair” for its visual resemblance to the French pastry). NYK Group company Keihin Dock built the vessel at its Koyasu...
STANDARD METHOD ESTABLISHED FOR DETERMINING GHG EMISSIONS FROM RO-RO VESSELS
The Global Ro-Ro Community (GRC), which includes Eastern Car Liner, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Mitsui OSK Lines, Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha, Wallenius Wilhelmsen and ClassNK has announced guidelines for calculating GHG emission intensity for ro-ro ships, such as car...
MAN ENERGY SOLUTIONS TO LEAD ‘NH3 SPARK’ AMMONIA ENGINE PROJECT
EUDP (Energiteknologiske Udviklings- og Demonstrationsprogram /Energy Technology Development and Demonstration Programme), a Danish state initiative, has announced the ‘NH3 Spark – FutureFlex’ project, with the aim of developing a dual-fuel, four-stroke genset engine...
BUREAU VERITAS VALIDATES BLUE VISBY EMISSIONS METHODOLOGY
Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore (BV) has confirmed the validity of the emissions reduction methodology of the Blue Visby Solution, a multilateral platform developed by the Blue Visby Consortium, which aims to cut emissions from shipping by around 15% through...
MOL ORDERS LNG-FUELLED VLCC
Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) is to order a new LNG-fuelled very large crude carrier (VLCC) to sail under a long-term time charter contract with Idemitsu Tanker Co of Tokyo. This will be the first dual-fuel VLCC to be chartered to a Japanese oil company, and will be built at...
WÄRTSILÄ LOW-EMISSION ENGINE SELECTED FOR CANADIAN FISHING VESSEL
Wärtsilä will supply its type 20 main engine and selective catalytic reduction (SCR) system for a new 40.9m long fishing vessel, specifically designed for lobster fishing in North Atlantic waters. The new vessel has been ordered by Canadian operator Clearwater...