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NewsNew partnership to produce fleet of 10 WTIVs and WFIVs
Manufacturing giants Cadeler and Eneti have announced they are merging to form a ‘business combination agreement’ that aims to build the next generation of wind turbine installation and foundation vessels.
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NewsEuropean ports join forces to create hydrogen corridors
The Port of Bilbao and Port of Amsterdam have joined forces to develop a renewable hydrogen corridor in order to develop the hydrogen market and ramp up its associated infrastructure.
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NewsBARTech WindWings wind-assist propulsion solution
BAR Technologies’ wind propulsion technology WindWings has been awarded a Type Approval Design Certificate (TADC) from classification society DNV.
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NewsBiofuel supplier for Wallenius Wilhelmsen
Energy major ExxonMobil has signed a contract with Wallenius Wilhelmsen to supply renewable biofuel to Wilhelmsen’s vessels calling in Europe. The contract specifies deliveries at Zeebrugge, with an option for Rotterdam.
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NewsA Sea Change In Regional Box Trade
Two newbuild boxships under construction in China for intra-European trade under charter to North Sea Container Line (NCL) will combine Berg Propulsion’s direct-drive solution with the use of methanol fuel. Besides the efficiency gains promised by the particular blend of engineering arrangements, the MAN two-stroke, dual-fuel main engine installation offers a pathway to carbon-neutrality through operation on ‘green’ methanol.
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NewsA pre-approved battery room solution
The Corvus BOB is a standardised, plug-and-play battery room solution
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NewsRoyston completes OSV overhaul
Royston has completed a complete overhaul of a Tidewater Marine OSV’s diesel power plant system
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NewsUK Bid To Build ‘Green’ Tugs
Harland & Wolff has given added dimension to its strategy for shipbuilding revival through a project to design and construct zero-emission tugs. The Belfast-based group has joined forces with Macduff Ship Designers, Kongsberg Maritime, and Echandia in a consortium that will make recourse to technology transfer to develop and build ‘green’ harbour/coastal tugs using a 100% UK supply chain.
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NewsIndia Lands Major Norwegian Contract
Norway’s leading short-sea cargo vessel operator Wilson ASA has awarded a contract for up to 14 diesel-electric coasters to Indian shipbuilder Cochin Shipyard. The programme is based on a Dutch-developed 3,800dwt design prepared for adoption of auxiliary wind power and battery hybrid technology.
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NewsDrafting A Zero-Emission Coastal Cruise Ship
After a year of intensive research, coastal ferry and cruise specialist Hurtigruten Norway has revealed early concept plans for an emission-free ship promising to set a new benchmark in energy efficiency.
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NewsGasum in e-LNG cruise ship deal
A new landmark deal to supply e-LNG demonstrates its viability as an alternative marine fuel
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NewsCatalyst development advancing hydrogen carrier efficiency
Researchers at Fraunhofer IMM in Germany are actively developing methanol and ammonia reformer technology suitable for mobile applications, including shipping.
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NewsDoes CCS stack up?
The Motorship examines the challenges facing the wider take-up of carbon capture and storage systems in the shipping industry
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NewsWärtsilä expands potential for methanol newbuilds and retrofits
The conversion of one of the engines on the ro-pax vessel Stena Germanica inspired the initial growth of the market for methanol powered vessels, and Wärtsilä continues to expand its engine and service offerings.
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NewsSimplicity of design brings operational and cost advantages to ABB Dynafin
ABB has introduced ABB Dynafin™, a new cycloidal propeller concept with individually controlled blades. The operating principle allows the unit to utilize a trochoidal blade path which is analogous to the movement of a whale tail.
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NewsLNG has paved the way for new LH2 carrier containment system
A new ship design concept for the carriage of liquified hydrogen (LH2) will evolve from experience gained with LNG but faces unique technical challenges.
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NewsWind propelled ship double awarded Bureau Veritas AiP
Bureau Veritas has awarded AiP to two wind propelled ships
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NewsDamen adds full-electric workboat to portfolio
Damen Shipyards Group has announced the introduction of a full-electric workboat, the MuC 1908 E, to its portfolio. The multi-purpose workboat, based on Damen’s Multi Cat 1908 design, extends Damen’s range of zero-emission products into the workboat segment.
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NewsArklow Backs Lengthened Dutch Design
Ireland’s pre-eminent shipowner, Arklow Shipping, has woven another strand of fleet modernisation and development by investing in a new series of Dutch-built, 6,800dwt mini-bulkers.
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NewsGreen methanol supplier selected for first Maersk voyage
Global methanol supplier OCI Global has announced that it will conduct the methanol bunkering operations for Maersk’s newbuilding 2,100teu container vessel on its first voyage from South Korea to Europe.
