Classification societies DNV and Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) have become members of the Nuclear Energy Maritime Organization (NEMO), an association focused on advancing the integration of nuclear technology in maritime. NEMO was created earlier this year by a group of companies interested in d
Despite the promising progress of wind propulsion in shipping, its uptake remains hindered by regulatory barriers, technical challenges, and a lack of confidence among industry stakeholders, classification society Bureau Veritas (BV) said in a recent report.
French maritime firm Louis Dreyfus Armateurs (LDA) has celebrated the beginning of the construction of the first low-carbon roll-on /roll-off (RoRo) vessel to be chartered to European aerospace giant Airbus. The steel cutting ceremony for the first of three low-carbon vessels equipped with wind-assi
Van Oord’s new, next-generation cable-laying vessel (CLV) Calypso has begun installing cables at its first offshore wind project, marking its official debut. Calypso’s first project is RWE’s Sofia offshore wind farm, being constructed on Dogger Bank in the central North Sea, 195 kilometers from the
British renewable energy business Drax Group and compatriot systems design house Smart Green Shipping (SGS) have united efforts to develop and put into use ecologically responsible wind-assisted ‘FastRig’ technology, all with the aim of positively contributing to the decarbonization of the country’s
Finnish technology group Wärtsilä has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Qatar Shipyard Technology Solutions, a joint venture between Nakilat and Keppel Offshore & Marine, related to maintenance and repair services involving eco-friendly technology, decarbonization, and dual-fuel conver
While the implementation of ammonia as a marine fuel is expected to be technologically feasible as early as 2025-2026, its toxic nature requires the maritime industry to develop new approaches to safety. However, the majority of maritime community members are willing to sail on or work with ammonia-
South Korean shipbuilding major HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE), in collaboration with ship designer Robert Allan, has received approval in principle (AiP) from classification society ABS for an escort tug with methanol dual-fuel (DF) hybrid propulsion system. The AiP certific
A number of Finnish research organizations and companies have launched a project to develop fuel-flexible solutions for maritime transport and off-road machinery, enabling the optimal use of zero- and low-carbon fuels and reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by up to 100%. The Flexible Clean Prop
Sumitomo Heavy Industries Marine & Engineering (SHI-ME) and ORIX Corporation have begun a feasibility study on utilizing wind power for energy-saving operations on one of ORIX’s bulk carriers.
Japanese shipping company NS United Kaiun Kaisha (NS United) and Brazilian mining giant Vale will equip a 400,000 dwt very large ore carrier (VLOC) with rotor sails manufactured by UK-based wind-assisted propulsion provider Anemoi Marine Technologies. Under the agreement, NS United and Vale will ins
Coastal Liberty, an offshore service supply vessel (OSV) operated by Dutch maritime support provider Acta Marine, has undergone a refit and now sails emission-free on green hydrogen.
Dutch gas shipping company Anthony Veder has launched two VentoFoils sails on ethylene carrier Coral Patula, delivered by compatriot Econowind.
Germany’s propulsion system manufacturer Schottel has been selected to provide EcoPellers for a series of four zero-emission and autonomous ferries to be built by Turkish Tersan shipyard for Norwegian ferry operator Fjord1.
