Danish ship owner and operator Uni-Tankers has equipped its vessel Jutlandia Swan with VentoFoils wingsails to collect new real-life data that will provide insights into the effect of wind-assisted sails on commercial vessels.
Just over a year since the installation of three fixed suction sails developed by Spanish cleantech engineering company bound4blue, the Louis Dreyfus Armateurs (LDA)-owned roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) ship Ville de Bordeaux has ‘knocked it out of the park’, having accomplished a ‘tremendous’ reduction in
Maritime Partners has closed a sale-leaseback refinancing of the hydrogen-powered passenger ferry Sea Change, developed by SWITCH Maritime, marking the company’s entry into the ferry sector.
Observed annually on June 25, the Day of the Seafarer brings the spotlight to those who keep global trade moving—quietly stitching the seams of the world’s economy from one port to the next—often under immense strain and with little recognition. This year’s campaign, “My Harassment-free ship”, led b
Looking to accelerate the electrification of maritime transport, four associations have formed the Global Alliance for Maritime Electrification (GAME), with an initial focus on inland, nearshore, and commercial vessels.
Norwegian hydrogen systems developer HydePoint has partnered with compatriot Karmsund Hydrogen, owned by Norwegian Hydrogen, Sigma, and Karmsund Group, to build a green hydrogen facility in Karmsund.
The Port of Aberdeen’s North Harbour is now home to what is described as the biggest maritime decarbonization project in Scotland, with eight berths equipped to deliver green shore power to visiting vessels. According to the port’s officials, the new infrastructure was installed by Danish equipment
China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Weihai) has contracted Finnish marine engineering company Deltamarin to design six new methanol-ready roll-on/roll-off passenger (Ro-Pax) vessels ordered by Italian shipping group Grimaldi.
Chinese shipbuilder Wuhu Shipyard has moved to enter the European market with a new research and development (R&D) cooperation agreement focused on green shipping technology.
Wärtsilä Gas Solutions, part of Finnish technology group Wärtsilä, has been selected to supply cargo handling and fuel supply systems for four new very large gas carriers (VLGCs) being built at COSCO Shipping (Qidong) Offshore for its owner.
Swedish maritime battery system supplier Echandia has received long-term funding from the US-headquartered multi-stage investment firm S2G Investments (S2G), thus marking the ‘next phase’ of the former company’s vision to speed up worldwide maritime electrification efforts. The investment is set to
The tanker sector keeps its finger on the pulse regarding fuel options but is cautious about readiness, safety, and regulatory support, BIMCO, the world’s largest international shipping association, said.
Inter Terminals Sweden (ITS), part of bulk liquid storage provider Inter Terminals, and the Port of Södertälje have commenced a project to establish and open and flexible infrastructure for captured CO2 in the Mälardalen region.
Members of the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) group are stepping up to move from ambition to action in maritime decarbonization, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) said.
