Hybrid
New Isle of Man ferry to feature Wärtsilä’s hybrid solution
Finnish technology group Wärtsilä has been selected to supply a range of solutions for a new diesel-electric hybrid roll-on/roll-off passenger (RoPax) ferry ordered by the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company (IOMSPC).
Grimaldi welcomes 3rd hybrid RO-RO vessel into the fleet
Eco Livorno, the third of twelve hybrid vessels of the Grimaldi Green 5th Generation (GG5G) class, has been delivered to the Grimaldi Group by the Chinese Jinling shipyard located in Nanjing. The Eco Livorno, which flies the Italian flag, has a length of 238 meters, a beam of 34 meters, a gross tonn
Novatek, Uniper sign hydrogen MOU
Russia’s largest independent natural gas producer and LNG operator Novatek and Uniper, energy company based in Germany, signed a Memorandum of Understanding to assess the possibilities of developing a hydrogen value chain.
Coalition looks into Belgian Hydrogen import potential
A study published by Hydrogen Import Coalition made up of seven Belgian majors reaffirms the feasibility of hydrogen as the fuel for a carbon-neutral society.
Donsötank Rederi’s LNG-fueled tanker launched in China
The first of two Donsötank Rederi’s LNG-fueled product and chemical tankers was launched by the Wuhu Shipyard in China.
Third Island Offshore vessel starts operating for Lundin
Offshore vessel provider Island Offshore now has three hybrid platform supply vessels (PSVs) in service for Lundin Energy in Norway.
Rolls-Royce engines picked for world’s first LNG-hybrid tug
Rolls-Royce has been contracted to supply two mtu 16V 4000 M55RN gas engines for the world’s first LNG-hybrid powered tugboat.
Holland Shipyards Group to build 3 more hybrid ferries for SFK
Dutch ship designer and builder Holland Shipyards Group has signed a contract to build three additional hybrid ferries for Germany’s Schlepp- und Fährgesellschaft Kiel (SFK).
Grimaldi welcomes hybrid RoRo newbuild
Italian Grimaldi Group started 2021 with the delivery of Eco Barcelona, the second of twelve hybrid Grimaldi Green 5th Generation (GG5G) class vessels.
South Korea unveils initiative to promote eco-friendly ship technologies
The South Korean government has presented a new initiative promoting eco-friendly ship technologies.
BC Ferries’ 4th electric-hybrid ferry hits the water
Damen Shipyards Galati in Romania has launched the fourth Island Class battery-powered ferry for the Canadian ferry operator BC Ferries. Work will continue on the new ship until scheduled sea trials in April. Following successful sea trials, the vessel will make its way to Point Hope Maritime in Vic
Wärtsilä to upgrade Østensjø Rederi vessel duo with hybrid tech
The Finnish technology group Wärtsilä has been selected to retrofit two offshore construction vessels owned by Norwegian operator Østensjø Rederi with a hybrid upgrade solution.
Grimaldi Euromed secures $42.5 million loan to finance Eco Barcelona
Grimaldi Euromed, a subsidiary of the Grimaldi Group specializing in the maritime transport of passengers and RORO cargo, has won a €35 million ($42.5 million) loan facility from CaixaBank S.A. The loan is intended to finance the acquisition of a new Roll-on/Roll-off (Ro-Ro) vessel Eco Barcelona. Th
ABS issues hybrid power guidance
The American Bureau of Shipping has issued its Guide for Hybrid Electric Power Systems for Marine and Offshore Applications.