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Brand new NEMMO tidal turbine blades ready for a spin at sea
The collaborative EU-backed NEMMO project has reached its last and most significant milestone – producing novel-design tidal turbine blades, three of which are being shipped to be fitted on Magallanes Renovables’ ATIR tidal energy platform in Scotland.
Engine concepts for maritime hydrogen applications next on MAN ES’ agenda
German engine manufacturer MAN Energy Solutions (MAN ES) has formed a partnership with industry leaders and research institutes to develop concepts for hydrogen-fueled medium-speed engines in the maritime sector. The partnership will work on the project dubbed ‘HydroPoLEn’, which is supported and fu
Pacific Basin expects limited dual-fuel methanol bulker orders for 2024
Hong Kong-based dry bulk shipping company Pacific Basin anticipates limited orders for dual-fuel methanol-enabled mid-size dry bulk vessels in 2024. As explained, these vessels are expected to primarily consume conventional fuel oil in the foreseeable future due to the limited availability and high
Jan De Nul puts world’s first all-electric launch and recovery system to test
MacArtney has delivered what it says is the world’s first all-electric launch and recovery system (eLARS) to Jan De Nul, supporting the company’s dedication to a sustainable energy transition. Jan De Nul utilized the eLARS on its offshore support vessel Symphony and the new cable trencher Swordfish.
LNG Croatia and SK E&S eye LNG and renewables collaboration
Zagreb-based LNG Croatia has signed a joint development agreement with Seoul-based SK E&S for possible cooperation in the field of the LNG industry, renewable energy sources and energy efficiency. LNG Croatia said the two companies will work together on projects for the efficiency of the LNG termina
Euronav lifts option for ammonia-ready VLCC
Belgian tanker major Euronav revealed that it had lifted the option for a second very large crude carrier (VLCC) newbuild. The option was available under a contract Euronav signed in August with CSSC Qingdao Beihai Shipbuilding, a subsidiary of China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC). The constr
Aging VLCC sector bracing for a deficit of ECO ships
The global shipping industry is grappling with the pressing need to transition towards eco-friendly practices, as ambitious demands for decarbonization and impending carbon taxes loom on the horizon. The very large crude carrier (VLCC) sector is in a unique position with a large portion of its fleet
Maersk fits its fleet with Musk’s satellite internet system
Danish shipping major A.P. Moller Maersk has decided to install Starlink, the pioneering satellite internet constellation developed by Elon Musk’s SpaceX, on its fleet.
China’s first hydrogen-powered ship embarks on maiden voyage
China has witnessed a breakthrough in its application of hydrogen fuel cell technology in inland waterway vessels with the maiden voyage of the country’s first hydrogen-powered ship, the Three Gorgers Hydrogen Boat No. 1. The vessel set sail on its maiden voyage in Yichang City in central China’s Hu
CMB.TECH, DBR to build dual-fuel H2 gensets for marine applications
Belgium-based shipping and cleantech company CMB.TECH and Dutch full-service provider of power solutions DBR have partnered up to develop what is said to be the first dual-fuel hydrogen gensets for marine applications, aiming to accelerate the decarbonization of the maritime industry. DBR offers exp
FueLNG hits a milestone with new STS LNG bunkering operation
Seatrium Group has revealed that FueLNG, its joint venture with Shell, has achieved a significant milestone with the 100th ship-to-ship (STS) LNG bunkering operation.
The ‘carrot’ needs to be more ‘attractive’ to accelerate energy transition
The conversation surrounding the global energy transition is at a pivotal juncture, with a clear need to expedite the process. The process centers on the delicate balance between the “carrot” and “stick” principle – incentivizing green energy investments while making fossil fuels less attractive thr
Wärtsilä’s decarbonization program picked for Sallaum’s PCTCs
Finnish technology group Wärtsilä has been contracted to provide its decarbonization program to two pure car/truck carrier (PCTC) vessels operated by Sallaum Lines DMCC Dubai, an international RoRo cargo operator.
Brazilian FPSO now likely to be back online by November
Enauta has changed the timeline for the restart of production from an FPSO vessel, which is working on a field off Brazil.