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Latin America’s first electric tugboat en route to Chile
Latin America’s first electric tugboat, built by Sanmar Shipyards for Enap and SAAM, has embarked on a voyage to Chile.
South Korea revises electric vessel code as part of green maritime push
South Korea’s Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries (MOF) has revised the standards for electric vessels in order to facilitate further construction and adoption of units fitted with various electric propulsion solutions. According to the Ministry, there are currently around 50 electric-powered units, in
Corvus Energy battery systems for BC Ferries’ new electric ship quartet
Dutch shipbuilder Damen Shipyards Group has selected Norway-based energy storage company Corvus Energy to supply energy storage systems (ESS) for four new, fully electric-capable passenger car ferries being built for Canadian ferry operator BC Ferries.
Vertom enriches green fleet with latest diesel-electric MPP
Dutch shortsea shipping company Vertom Group has rung the welcome bell to its eighth 7,280 dwt diesel-electric multipurpose dry cargo ship, the MV Vertom Joyce. As disclosed, the latest LABRAX series unit, which was constructed by Thecla Bodewes Shipyards, joined its owner’s fleet on May 28. The ann
Port of Rotterdam tests the future of maritime operations with new electric hydrofoil ship
A new ship has made its first foray into the world in the Netherlands: the Port of Rotterdam Authority’s brand-new fully electric hydrofoil patrol vessel. As disclosed, the electric Artemis EF-12 Workboat, which was designed by Northern Ireland’s marine technology company Artemis Technologies, carri
First US-made battery-electric ferries to feature Wärtsilä’s propulsion system
California’s public ferry operator San Francisco Bay Ferry (SF Bay Ferry) has selected an electric propulsion system from the Finnish technology group Wärtsilä for its three fully battery-electric high-speed ferries. The order for Wärtsilä’s electric propulsion system was placed by All American Mari
BC Ferries’ new battery-powered ship touches water at Damen Galati yard
Romania-based Damen Shipyards Galati, part of Dutch shipbuilder Damen Shipyards Group, has launched the latest Island class ferry for Canadian ferry company BC Ferries.
SAAM Towage electric tugs achieve 72% carbon intensity reduction in Canada
A little over a year has passed since Chile-headquartered towage services provider SAAM Towage deployed its 100% electric tugs in Canada. Within this timeframe, the company said that it has achieved “massive” reductions in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. As disclosed, one year of operations in the G
‘Next Generation Lithuania’: KOTUG to deliver first all-electric pusher tug for Baltic states
Lithuanian Inland Waterways Authority (VVKD) has contracted Dutch towage and maritime company KOTUG International to deliver the first fully electric pusher tug to operate in the Baltic States.
NYK presents Japan’s ‘first’ battery-powered work vessel
Japanese shipping major Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK) has unveiled the country’s first fully battery-driven work vessel, e-Crea.
‘World’s first’ capital partner for shore power launched in Norway
Backed by a European investment fund with over €300 million earmarked for green port investments, a new company acting as the “world’s first” capital partner for shore power, Seacap, has been launched.
Yinson GreenTech, Wilhelmsen Ships Service roll out electric vessel charging station in Singapore
Singapore-based green technology solutions provider Yinson GreenTech (YGT) has launched an electric vessel charging station in Singapore, developed in collaboration with Norwegian maritime solutions provider Wilhelmsen Ships Service (WSS) for the latter’s Pandan Loop facility.
Finnlines launches green service powered by electricity and biofuels
Finnish shipping company Finnlines has decided to launch a low-emission sea transportation service, which combines sustainability with efficient carriage of freight.
Construction of Carisbrooke Shipping’s next-gen diesel-electric vessel begins at Dutch shipyard
Dutch Thecla Bodewes Shipyards has started building the new LABRAX multipurpose dry cargo vessel with diesel-electric propulsion for UK-based shipowner Carisbrooke Shipping.