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Equinor-chartered newbuild tanker duo to run cleaner with The Switch solutions
Finnish power electronics specialist The Switch, part of Japan’s BEMAC Corporation, is to supply two large DC power distribution systems and two propulsion packages for an oil/chemical tanker newbuild duo under construction in China. As disclosed, the vessels in question are a pair of 6,500 dwt stai
GC Rieber Shipping to build zero-emission freighter
Norwegian shipping company GC Rieber Shipping has entered into a letter of intent for the construction of a fully electric battery-powered freight carrier.
Seven electric ships, four charging stations to get €31.6M in Enova support
Enova, a Norwegian government enterprise, has decided to support seven electric vessels and four charging facilities with around NOK 362 million (about €31.6 million).
New Major Vessels: BC Ferries taps Chinese shipyard to build four hybrid ships
Pressing on with fleet renewal and the New Major Vessels (NMVs) project, Canada’s ferry operator BC Ferries has contracted China Merchants Industry Weihai Shipyards (CMI Weihai) to build four new ships with diesel-battery hybrid propulsion systems.
Wärtsilä hybrid propulsion for Vertom’s pink MPP quartet
Finnish technology group Wärtsilä will has been contracted to supply an integrated hybrid propulsion solution for four new 10,700 dwt geared tween decker vessels being built for Dutch ship owner Vertom Group.
Gothenburg port takes ‘key measure’ to enable shore power for container and RoRo ships by 2030
Sweden’s Port of Gothenburg has taken the next step to enable shore power connection for container and car/RoRo ships before 2030 by awarding a contract for the construction of a transformer station that will serve the port’s container and car terminals.
Scandlines picks shiprepair yard for Fehmarn Belt ferries conversion
Danish ferry operator Scandlines is moving forward with the planned conversion project encompassing two of its ferries operating on the Vogelflug Line.
Yinson GreenTech and RMS looking to advance adoption of electric vessels
Green technology solutions provider Yinson GreenTech has partnered with RMS Marine & Offshore Service to propel the adoption of electric vessels, marine electrification, and sustainable maritime solutions in Singapore.
Viking Line to deploy ‘world’s largest’ all-electric ferry on Helsinki-Tallinn route
Finland-based shipping company Viking Line is to launch an emission-free route between Helsinki and Tallinn, Estonia, which will be serviced by what is hailed as “the world’s biggest” all-electric passenger car ferry. As disclosed, Viking Line has submitted a funding application to the EU’s Innovati
Dutch marine services company orders hybrid multi-purpose vessel to support subsea, renewables markets
Van Wijngaarden Marine Services has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Kooiman Marine Group for the design and construction of a DP2 multi-purpose vessel (MPV) with hybrid diesel-electric propulsion. The new MPV will support subsea work and offshore renewable energy projects, among other things, a
France’s ‘largest-ever’ shore power facility completed
The commissioning of France’s largest-ever shore power solution for ships at the Port of Toulon has been completed.
MPA and Yinson GreenTech to elevate Singapore’s maritime digital twin
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with green technology solutions provider Yinson GreenTech (YGT) to advance the capabilities of the Maritime Digital Twin (MDT), a platform that models Singapore’s port environment using real-time operat
Port of Amsterdam launches shore power system for cruise ships
The Port of Amsterdam has commissioned a shore power system for cruise ships at the Passenger Terminal Amsterdam (PTA), enabling vessels to switch off onboard generators upon docking and reduce emissions and noise pollution.
Sea1 Offshore’s to-be-built vessel quartet to sport Kongsberg equipment
Four new offshore construction vessels (OCVs) to be built by Chinese shipyard Cosco Shipping for Norwegian offshore services provider Sea1 Offshore are set to sport Kongsberg Maritime comprehensive equipment packages. Sea1 Offshore, previously known as Siem Offshore, placed the order for the first t