Green Marine

ClassNK optimising ship inspection with machine learning platform
The classification society ClassNK has selected ForePass, provider of the unified end-to-end platform that accelerates machine learning and analytics projects, to speed up ship inspections and prevent pollution of the marine environment.

In focus: Getting to net-zero emissions and low-carbon economy
The recently held 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) brought to light many questions surrounding the transition to a more sustainable future, but more importantly the event showed that countries worldwide are committed to accelerate their decarbonisation plans, strengthening the e

MSC World Europa paving way for maritime decarbonization
California-based Bloom Energy, French shipyard Chantiers de l’Atlantique (CdA), and the cruise division of Swiss MSC Group have revealed plans to launch the first cruise ship operating on solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) technology.

World’s first hydrogen-powered cruise ship concept unveiled
Norwegian shipping company Northern Xplorer has unveiled what it claims to be the world’s first hydrogen-powered zero-emission cruise ship concept.

Poland’s Port of Gdynia looks into hydrogen use
The Port of Gdynia Authority, terminals, and Gdynia are considering the use of hydrogen and the creation of a hydrogen hub.

KCC picks Wärtsilä’s propeller add-on to boost energy efficiency on CABU ships
Klaveness Combination Carriers ASA (KCC), part of Norwegian shipping company Torvald Klaveness, and Finnish tech group Wärtsilä have signed a contract to install Wärtsilä EnergoProFin device on KCC’s CABU vessels.

BP, Maersk Tankers: Marine biofuel trials prove success
British oil and gas company BP and Danish tanker shipping firm Maersk Tankers, with support from the Danish Maritime Authority, have completed trials using biofuel-blended marine fuel in product tankers.

WinGD opens new test centre in China to speed up shipping’s transition
Swiss marine engine technology developer WinGD has opened a new test centre in Shanghai, China, as the company continues to invest in its R&D infrastructure.

Capital Product Partners takes delivery of Aristidis I LNG carrier
Shipping company Capital Product Partners (CPLP) has taken delivery of LNG carrier Aristidis I from the Korean shipyard Hyundai Heavy Industries

Rolls-Royce to provide mtu hydrogen tech for Duisburg container terminal
Technology company Rolls-Royce has been contracted to ensure a climate-neutral energy supply at the container terminal currently under construction at the Port of Duisburg, Germany.

Furetank to offset remaining emissions from Vinga vessels using carbon credits
Sweden-based shipping company Furetank has begun to offset the remaining carbon emissions from its Vinga class of vessels through the purchase of carbon credits.

Norwegian JV gets public funding to build ammonia-fueled ships
Ammonia-powered shipping JV has been awarded NOK 13.75 million in funding to build ammonia-powered vessels.

GTT gets new DSME order for 4 new LNG carriers
South Korean shipbuilder Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) has ordered tank design from French LNG containment specialist GTT for four new LNG carriers.

Minerva Gas partners Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center
Greek ship management company Minerva Gas and Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping signed a mission partnership agreement as a formal recognition of their joint commitment for the decarbonization of the global maritime industry.