Hybrid
ABB hybrid-electric propulsion picked for new MaineDOT ferry
Switzerland-based technology company ABB has been selected by Maine Department of Transportation (MaineDOT) to supply a comprehensive grid-to-propeller solution for the new double-ended, hybrid-electric ferry that will provide essential services between the town of Lincolnville and the island commun
Incat to conduct design study for DFDS’ new electric-hybrid ferry
Australian manufacturer of high-speed catamaran ferries Incat Tasmania has partnered with Danish ferry and logistics company DFDS to complete a design study for the construction of a new electric-hybrid ferry.
New next-generation hybrid containership project launched in Japan
Japanese feeder operator Imoto Lines has partnered with local technology company Marindows to build a next-generation, zero-emission domestic containerships capable of hybrid operation.
Japan’s first hydrogen and biofuel hybrid passenger ship enters service
Japanese shipping major Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) has revealed that the hydrogen and biofuel hybrid passenger ship Hanaria started service in Kitakyushu.
YSA Design rolls out concept for biomethanol-powered sailing cruise ship
Norwegian company YSA Design has unveiled a concept for a new sail-powered catamaran cruise ship.
EGM seals charter deal with Equinor for 4 wind-powered battery dual-fuel methanol tankers
EuroGreen Maritime (EGM), a French shipping company focused on sustainable maritime solutions, has entered into a seven-year charter agreement, with options for five one-year extensions, for four hybrid battery/dual-fuel methanol vessels with the Norwegian energy company Equinor.
AtoB@C Shipping welcomes second electric hybrid ship Stellamar
AtoB@C Shipping, a Swedish subsidiary of Finland-based shipping company ESL Shipping, has taken delivery of Stellamar, the second in the series of twelve plug-in hybrid general cargo vessels.
KOTUG orders a series of zero-emission electric pusher tugs
Dutch towage and maritime company KOTUG International has signed a framework agreement with compatriot shipbuilding and ship repair specialist Padmos to build ‘the complete lineup’ of E-Pusher, an electric pusher tug.
Advent Technologies, Siemens Energy to work on maritime fuel cell solution
Advent Technologies and Siemens Energy have signed an agreement (JDA) to develop an integrated 500 kW HT-PEM fuel cell solution for maritime applications.
Chantiers de l’Atlantique: Steel cut for ‘world’s largest’ sailing ship
French shipbuilder Chantiers de l’Atlantique has cut the first steel for OE Corinthian, the first wind-powered cruise ship in the Orient Express Silenseas fleet.
Chevron charters its first hybrid electric bunker tanker
Chevron is chartering its first hybrid electric bunker tanker, a vessel that fuels other ships, from V-Bunkers.
Terntank places new order for wind/methanol-ready tanker
Terntank has ordered another tanker with wind-assisted propulsion and dual-fuel engine capable of operating on MGO, biofuels, and methanol.
First steel cut for advanced Spain-made unmanned vessel
Spain’s GONDAN Shipbuilders has cut the first steel for an advanced unmanned surface vessel (USV) that will perform subsea inspection, maintenance and repair (IMR) and survey work. GONDAN Shipbuilders started the construction of the USV in collaboration with USV A/S, an alliance of DeepOcean, Solsta
Corvus Energy’s battery system selected for South America’s first hybrid electric ship
Norway-based energy storage company Corvus Energy has received a contract to provide a battery energy storage system onboard Magellan Discoverer, the first hybrid diesel-electric vessel to be constructed in South America.