All Motorship articles in Web Issue – Page 154
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NewsUK launches consultation on shore power
The UK government launched a consultation in February 2022 to form a fully considered cost/benefit analysis around the proposed introduction of shore power charging in the UK.
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NewsABS autonomous vessel whitepaper
ABS has published a whitepaper proposing a goal-based framework for future rules to enable autonomous vessel operations.
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NewsStena RoRo builds world’s largest civilian hospital ship
Stena RoRo has been the project manager for the construction of the world’s largest hospital ship, Global Mercy, which is currently in Rotterdam being outfitted for a mission in West Africa.
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NewsDamen and Caterpillar sign global agreement
Damen Shipyards Group and Caterpillar signed a global value agreement enabling Damen to provide bow-to-stern services including fleet management and monitoring systems.
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NewsPort of Valencia in hydrogen-fuelled stacker trial
The Port of Valencia has signed a deal with Spain’s National Hydrogen Centre (CNH2) to construct a mobile hydrogen supply station to provide fuel to a reach stacker crane and terminal yard tractor unit prototypes.
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NewsIndia reveals green hydrogen production goals
The Indian power ministry has said that it wants to manufacture 5 million tonnes of green hydrogen per annum by 2030, to meet its emission targets and also become an export hub. Details about producer incentive schemes will follow in the upcoming main Hydrogen Mission Policy.
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NewsDB Schenker claims biofuel first for LCL containers
DB Schenker says that it will be able to reach net carbon zero-emission on a well-to-wake basis on the Less-than Container Load (LCL) segment, following the purchase of 2,500 tonnes of biofuel from CMA CGM.
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NewsAccelleron inks technical collaboration deal with Sauber
Accelleron, the global leader in heavy duty turbocharging for diesel and gas engines, has entered into a partnership with Swiss-based engineering and technology specialists, Sauber Group.
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NewsDSIC delivers dual-fuel LNG powered VLCC
Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Company (DSIC) has delivered a dual-fuel LNG fuelled VLCC to shipping giant COSCO. The Yuan Rui Yang was delivered on 28 February.
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NewsHagland exercises self-discharging bulker option
Hagland Shipping has taken up an option for a further mini geared bulker at Royal Bodewes shipyard in the Netherlands. The 5,000 dwt newbuilding will be equipped with a shore power connection, and features a similar hybrid battery solution to the two preceding vessels in the series.
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NewsUK Funding To Drive Electric Revolution
A new UK research project is to be launched to strengthen know-how and capabilities in electrification technologies. Led by GE Power Conversion, the initiative has been approved for government co-funding, as part of a broader programme of sponsorship of studies related to power electronics, electrical machines, and drives (PEMD).
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NewsKR signs SOFC MoU
The Korea Register (KR) has signed an MoU with STX Energy Solutions (STX ES) and Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) to work together on the technology standardisation and commercialisation of solid oxide fuel cells for ships.
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NewsHHI-EMD supplying ammonia-ready engines for WTIVs
Hyundai Heavy Industries – Engine & Machinery Division (HHI-EMD) has been selected by Eneti, Monaco, to deliver ammonia-ready engines for two wind turbine installation vessels (WTIV).
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NewsHigh North Traders Built In China
Construction of a flotilla of ice-strengthened, post-Panamax bulk carriers was completed towards the end of last year by Guangzhou Shipyard International (GSI), boosting high-latitude trading capacity and underscoring Chinese shipbuilding versatility and market advance.
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NewsCross-channel merger between OCEA and Wight to extend reach
Toby Mumford of Wight Shipyard Co. discusses two major orders for battery-hybrid ferries, and the implications of regulatory changes, and an upcoming merger.
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NewsFirst dual-fuel VLCC enters TotalEnergies’ fleet
The first of two LNG dual-fuelled very large crude carriers has joined the fleet of Singapore-based AET, part of Malaysian energy shipping group MISC Berhad. The Eagle Valence will commence a long-term charter to TotalEnergies in the coming weeks.
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NewsCMA CGM trials biofuel in Singapore
The CMA CGM Group and the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), have started biofuel bunkering in Singapore as part of the shipping line’s global trial to scale-up the wider adoption of the clean energy.
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NewsAsia’s first e-tug planned
Shift Clean Energy, Vallianz Holdings, SeaTech Solutions International, and ABS have formed a strategic alliance for the construction of an all-electric, zero carbon emissions harbour tug (e-tug) – the first of its kind in the Asia Pacific region.
