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Propulsion

Canopée proves wind propulsion potential on transatlantic voyage

Two years after its launch, Canopée— believed to be the first industrial cargo vessel equipped with four automated OceanWings—has demonstrated the potential of wind-assisted propulsion.

about 1 year ago

Propulsion

HD Hyundai teams up with DNV and TUI Cruises to explore fuel cell solutions for cruise ships

The affiliates of South Korean conglomerate HD Hyundai – HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE), HD Europe Research & Development Center, and HD Hydrogen – have signed a joint development project (JDP) agreement with Norway-based classification society DNV and German cruise operator

about 1 year ago

Boreas offshore wind installation vessel christening

Propulsion

Van Oord christens mega jack-up | ‘Boreas is world’s largest, most sustainable offshore wind installation vessel’

Van Oord christened the latest addition to its fleet, Boreas, on June 18 in Rotterdam. The company says its new jack-up, set to soon debut on the German Nordseecluster project, is the largest and most sustainable offshore wind installation vessel in the world. The Dutch marine contractor ordered the

about 1 year ago

Propulsion

Equinor-chartered newbuild tanker duo to run cleaner with The Switch solutions

Finnish power electronics specialist The Switch, part of Japan’s BEMAC Corporation, is to supply two large DC power distribution systems and two propulsion packages for an oil/chemical tanker newbuild duo under construction in China. As disclosed, the vessels in question are a pair of 6,500 dwt stai

about 1 year ago

Propulsion

Leclanché receives type approvals for its marine energy storage system

Leclanché SA has received type approval certificates from Lloyd’s Register (LR) and Bureau Veritas (BV) for its Navius MRS-3 marine rack system.

about 1 year ago

Propulsion

Wärtsilä hybrid propulsion for Vertom’s pink MPP quartet

Finnish technology group Wärtsilä will has been contracted to supply an integrated hybrid propulsion solution for four new 10,700 dwt geared tween decker vessels being built for Dutch ship owner Vertom Group.

about 1 year ago

Propulsion

MPA Singapore and Bureau Veritas deepen partnership on maritime digitalization and decarbonization

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and classification society Bureau Veritas (BV) have renewed their memorandum of understanding (MoU) to deepen collaboration in maritime digitalization, decarbonization, and talent development.

about 1 year ago

Propulsion

Viking Line to deploy ‘world’s largest’ all-electric ferry on Helsinki-Tallinn route

Finland-based shipping company Viking Line is to launch an emission-free route between Helsinki and Tallinn, Estonia, which will be serviced by what is hailed as “the world’s biggest” all-electric passenger car ferry. As disclosed, Viking Line has submitted a funding application to the EU’s Innovati

about 1 year ago

Propulsion

French stakeholders endorse national pact to accelerate wind propulsion in shipping

A proposal, which aims to legally recognize wind-assisted propulsion solutions (WAPS) as a means to decarbonize shipping, has been submitted to the National Assembly of France. As disclosed, the bill has been signed by 50 members of the National Assembly and backed by dozens of maritime industry sta

about 1 year ago

Propulsion

BAR Technologies, Brevik Engineering present wind-assisted LCO2 carrier design

UK-based wind propulsion provider BAR Technologies and Norway-based marine engineering company Brevik Engineering have unveiled a joint concept for a liquid carbon dioxide (LCO₂) carrier equipped with wind-assisted propulsion system (WAPS).

about 1 year ago

Propulsion

Union Maritime gears up for arrival of ‘world’s first’ newbuild tanker fitted with WAPS

The UK-based shipping player Union Maritime (UML) is all but ready to receive its future-proof long-range 2 (LR2) tanker, the first in a batch of fourteen, equipped with a wind-assisted propulsion solution (WAPS) developed by compatriot design and engineering firm BAR Technologies. As disclosed, the

about 1 year ago

Propulsion

bound4blue WAPS performance calculation method wins DNV nod of approval

Spanish automated wind-assisted propulsion system specialist bound4blue has secured validation from Norway’s classification society DNV for its wind propulsion performance methodology. As disclosed, bound4blue received DNV’s approval on June 5 for its ‘wind propulsion system force matrix’ calculatio

about 1 year ago

Propulsion

Sea trials underway for ‘world’s first’ e-methanol-fueled SOV

The “world’s first e-methanol-powered service operation vessel (SOV)”, built by Cemre Shipyard for Danish offshore services firm ESVAGT, is undergoing sea trials in Türkiye

about 1 year ago

Propulsion

Kongsberg Maritime rolls out service to ‘streamline’ WAPS adoption

Norway-headquartered marine technology player Kongsberg Maritime has unpacked a new service envisaged to aid ship owners select and implement wind-assist technologies “more effectively.” As disclosed, the new service, named K-Sail, was developed with the aim of helping vessel owners navigate the cha

about 1 year ago