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Cochin Shipyard to build autonomous, electric ferries that will be managed by Kongsberg Wilhelmsen JV
The largest commercial shipbuilder in India Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) Kochi has signed contracts for construction and supply of two autonomous electric ferries for ASKO Maritime AS, Norway with an option to build two more identical vessels. ASKO Maritime AS is the subsidiary of Norges Gruppen AS
The Fjords welcomes its 2nd all-electric passenger ship
Norwegian transportation company The Fjords has taken delivery of its second all-electric passenger ship, Legacy of The Fjords.
Damen: Keel laid for Ports of Auckland’s fully electric tug
On 7 July, Vietnam-based Damen Song Cam Shipyard, together with joint venture partner Song Cam Shipyard, hosted a keel-laying ceremony for the fully electric tug that Damen is building for the Ports of Auckland, New Zealand.
Shell’s shipping study confirms LNG as transition fuel
A Shell study released on Tuesday exploring how the shipping industry is working to slash its emissions has confirmed LNG as one of the main transition fuels. The report named “Decarbonizing Shipping: All Hands on Deck” is a joint research by Shell and Deloitte. Shell says the report lays a “roadmap
Battery-powered, autonomous offshore wind guard vessel introduced
A consortium comprising C-Job Naval Architects, LISA, SeaZip Offshore Service, Sea Machines, MARIN, and eL-Tec elektrotechnologie has unveiled a concept design for an Autonomous Guard Vessel (AGV), to be used for surveillance of offshore wind infrastructure, from wind farms to substation platforms a
Damen delivers five zero-emission ferries to Arriva
Damen Shipyards Group has delivered five zero-emission ferries to Arriva Denmark in Copenhagen, which is operating the vessels on behalf of Danish public transport agency Movia.
Holland Shipyards wins deal for electric ferry duo
Holland Shipyards Group has won a contract for the delivery of two fully electric ferries from Norwegian ferry company Boreal. The vessels are planned to be put into operation on the Abelnes-Andabeløy and Launes-Kvellandstrand routes in the Agder province, Norway. The ferries will measure 49,80 by 1
BC Ferries’ second hybrid-electric ship enters service
Canadian ferry operator BC Ferries noted that its second hybrid-electric ship, Island Aurora, entered service on Thursday, June 18.
Wärtsilä contracted for zero-emmissions ferries job
The Finnish technology group Wärtsilä’s has been contracted to design and equip two new zero-emissions ferries being built for Norwegian operator Boreal Sjö at Holland Shipyards in the Netherlands.
ABB hybrid-electric propulsion for Washington State Ferries’ newbuilds
ABB has been selected by Vigor Fab LLC as the hybrid-electric propulsion and energy storage system provider for the newest additions to the Washington State Ferry fleet.
ZES partners develop emission-free barge concept
2 June 2020 saw the launch of Zero Emission Services B.V. (ZES), a new company that helps increase the sustainability of the inland shipping sector by leasing exchangeable battery containers — known as ZES-Packs — to businesses in inland shipping.
Cat chooses The Switch drive train technology for Twin Fin bulkers
Finland-based Yaskawa Environmental Energy / The Switch has signed a contract with US company Caterpillar (Cat) to deliver a package of electric drive train technology for a series of bulk carriers.
Bibby WaveMasters chart zero-emissions course
UK-based Bibby Marine Services (Bibby) has received a grant to explore a range of zero-carbon fuel systems through the WaveMaster Zero C Research and Development Project. The project will be supported by a grant from MarRI-UK, a collaborative innovation vehicle for UK industry and academia to jointl
Japanese majors form consortium to develop, commercialize zero-emission electric ships
Seven Japanese companies have joined forces with the goal of establishing new ocean shipping infrastructure services through various initiatives to develop, realize, and commercialize zero-emission electric vessels. The e5 Consortium is comprised of Asahi Tanker, Idemitsu Kosan, Exeno Yamamizu Corpo