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GTT, Zvezda join forces to build Russian LNG carriers
French containment specialist GTT said Thursday it signed a deal with Russia’s Zvezda shipyard to partner up on the construction of LNG carriers. The technical assistance and license deal will allow Zvezda to build ARC7 ice-breaking LNG carriers fitted with GTT’s containment system. According to the
Hapag-Lloyd won’t need state aid to survive COVID-19 crisis
German container shipping major Hapag-Lloyd intends to navigate through the coronavirus crisis without seeking state aid.
Silverstream Technologies to work on maximizing its air lubrication system’s potential through machine learning
Air lubrication technology manufacturer Silverstream Technologies in collaboration with the University of Southampton, has been awarded an Innovate UK Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) grant. Under the two-year partnership, an associate of the university will work with Silverstream’s technical te
Tallink makes RoPax purchase amid COVID-19
Estonian ferry company AS Tallink Grupp has strengthened its fleet with the purchase of a roll-on/roll-off passenger (RoPax) vessel from compatriot firm Navirail OÜ.
Kongsberg Digital acquires Denmark’s maritime software firm
Kongsberg Digital, part of Norway’s Kongsberg Group, has acquired Coach Solutions, a Denmark-based supplier of software solutions for vessel performance and monitoring. The new name of the company will be Kongsberg Coach Solutions.
Doeksen’s first LNG-powered ferry enters service
Dutch ferry operator Rederij Doeksen said its first liquefied natural gas-powered ferry, Willem Barentsz, will start its service on Friday. The ship will operate on the Wadden Sea, a UNESCO World Heritage site. It will work on the ferry connection to Dutch islands of Terschelling and Vlieland. The B
Go(ne)ing with the wind: 40 ships to have wind propulsion installed by the end of 2022
Wind-assisted ship propulsion has immense potential for achieving fuel savings and cutting emissions. Even though it is not believed to be THE solution for full decarbonization of the industry and getting to net-zero, it has emerged as an intermediary step which, when combined with other available s
ICS: 400,000 seafarers stranded at sea and shore due to crew change crisis
A staggering number of seafarers is being impacted by the inability to carry out crew changes due to the COVID-19 restrictions imposed on travel by national governments across the globe. Despite incessant calls from the maritime bodies, seafarers are yet to be designated as ‘key workers’ and exempte
Schottel supplies rudder propellers for Port of Aarhus tugboat
The German propulsion manufacturer Schottel has been awarded a contract to supply rudder propellers to a tug being built by Turkish Uzmar Shipyard for the Port of Aarhus, Denmark’s largest container port. The 30.25-metre long and 11.75-metre wide RAmparts 3000 series tugboat features two Schottel Ru
Furuno acquires Danish maneuvering and steering systems provider
Japanese electronics company Furuno has acquired Danish company EMRI A/S, specializing in autopilots, steering control, joystick dynamic positioning, and maneuvering systems. EMRI is an original equipment manufacturer of steering control systems, provided to over 1000+ vessels within the cruise and
Coatings for scrubbers as important as good quality material of scrubber components
Corrosion has emerged as the arch-enemy of the exhaust gas cleaning systems as the uptake of the technology rose with the entrance into force of the IMO 2020 sulphur cap. Like with any new technology, scrubber maintenance and operation has been a learning curve for ship owners and operators, especia
Delivery of Odyssey of the Seas postponed after a fire
The delivery of Royal Caribbean’s new cruise ship, Odyssey of the Seas, being built at German shipbuilder Meyer Werft, has officially been delayed, the company confirmed. The keel for the ship was laid in May 2019 and Odyssey of the Seas was scheduled to be delivered in autumn 2020. The ship is sche
High Speed Transfers orders hybrid Chartwell 24 CTV
High Speed Transfers (HST) has awarded Chartwell Marine with a contract to design and deliver a new hybrid Chartwell 24 crew transfer vessel (CTV). The vessel, which will provide dedicated support for the offshore wind sector, is set to be built locally in the UK by Isle of Wight yard Diverse Marine
Wärtsilä Aquarius UV and Aquarius EC BWMS get G8 Type Approvals
The technology group Wärtsilä has obtained compliance with the revised G8 IMO guidelines from DNV GL for its Aquarius UV and Aquarius EC ballast water management systems (BWMS) on behalf of the Norwegian Maritime Authority. DNV-GL simultaneously awarded the system Type Approval status in accordance