Latest News – Page 139
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NewsFleet Renewal For China-Japan Service
A bespoke type of cargo-orientated, ro-pax ferry has been ordered for the re-tonnaging of a route linking China with Japan. The 20,000gt newbuild booked at CMI Jinling Weihai will combine a modest capacity for less than 200 passengers with a freight intake corresponding to 334 teu containers.
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NewsDamen to equip newbuild pusher-barges
New pusher-barge combinations will benefit from Damen control systems
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NewsABS grants AiP for hybrid LNG carrier
ABS has awarded approval in principle (AiP) to Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) for its hybrid power system, a configuration previously limited to smaller vessels, to aid large LNG carriers.
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NewsBV report: Smart ships key to transition
Bureau Veritas has produced a white paper on smart ships saying that introducing smart functions onboard ships will enable improved monitoring and transparency, key drivers of the transition toward a more sustainable shipping industry.
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NewsLow-noise thrusters for Baltic route
The last of Scandlines’ four hybrid ferries operating between Puttgarden (Germany) and Rødby (Denmark), the double-ended ferry Prinsesse Benedikte, has just had four new thrusters installed.
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NewsCoal carrier with wind assist system starts operation
The first vessel to be equipped with a hard sail wind power propulsion system developed by Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) and Oshima Shipbuilding has commenced operation, MOL and Tohoku Electric Power have announced.
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NewsFFI progresses green ammonia conversion project
Australia’s Fortescue Future Industries (FFI), the 100% renewable green energy and industry company of Fortescue Metals Group, plans to take a final investment decision on converting an ammonia production facility in Brisbane to operate on green hydrogen in 2023.
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NewsHydrogenious LOHC targets 2026 for first Baltic LOHC shipments
Hydrogenious LOHC, a technology developer, is applying for EU funding for a project to ship green hydrogen from Sweden to northwest Europe in 2026, using its toluene-based LOHC technology solution as the hydrogen vector.
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NewsCMHI-Jiangsu and GTT ink membrane deal
CMHI-Jiangsu is now licensed for the construction of large capacity LNG carriers following a deal to use GTT membrane technology
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NewsNew guide helps owners select energy efficiency technologies
A Practical Guide to the Selection of Energy Efficiency Technologies for Ships has been published by the Global Industry Alliance to Support Low Carbon Shipping (Low Carbon GIA) under the IMO-Norway GreenVoyage2050 Project.
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NewsFour autonomous electric ferries ordered
Trafikverket Sweden has signed a contract with Holland Shipyards Group for the delivery of two plus two autonomous all-electric ferries.
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NewsJapanese LCO2 Carrier Under Construction
Japanese shipbuilder and engineering conglomerate Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Corporation has begun construction of a demonstration liquefied carbon dioxide (LCO2) carrier.
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NewsGTMaritime appoints new commercial director
Growing the business will be the focus for GTMaritime’s new global commercial director
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NewsDSME receives AiP for NH3-fuelled Ammonia Carrier
Bureau Veritas (BV) has awarded an Approval in Principle (AiP) to Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co., Ltd. (DSME) for an innovative ammonia (NH3)-fuelled ammonia carrier design.
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NewsSingapore accelerates digitalisation of its bunkering supply chain
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between the Singapore Trade Data Exchange Services (SGTraDex) and key industry solution providers to accelerate digitalisation of Singapore’s bunkering supply chain.
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NewsModular Diesel-Electric Power For Coasters
Dutch investment in mould-breaking coasters finds fresh expression in the first of a new generation of diesel-electric, short-sea traders for Vertom Shipping.
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NewsABB completes Accelleron spin-off
Turbocharger manufacturer, Accelleron Industries, has successfully completed its spin-off from ABB
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NewsConstruction/pipelay vessel to be retrofitted with ESS
Subsea7 has ordered an energy storage system from Bakker Sliedrecht for Seven Arctic, believed to be the first heavy construction / flex-lay vessel in the world to be equipped with such a system.
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NewsBV white paper promotes WtW approach
A new white paper from Bureau Veritas (BV) presents an overview of different alternative fuels, considering issues such as availability and promoting a well-to-wake (WtW) approach to emissions.
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NewsReport: BioLNG likely cheaper than other fuels
Bio-LNG can meet a significant proportion of future shipping demand and will be among the cheapest sustainable alternative marine fuels, according to a new study commissioned by SEA\LNG.
