The possibilities of hydrogen as an energy carrier are creating a boost in innovation. Koedood Marine Group is researching how hydrogen can benefit the shipping industry. Sander Roosjen, research and development manager Koedood Marine Group: “We already have several clients that wish to implement hy
Wind-assisted ship propulsion has immense potential for achieving fuel savings and cutting emissions. Even though it is not believed to be THE solution for full decarbonization of the industry and getting to net-zero, it has emerged as an intermediary step which, when combined with other available s
South Korean shipbuilder Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) and U.S.-based manufacturer of solid oxide fuel cells Bloom Energy have signed a joint development agreement advancing their plans to design and develop fuel cell-powered ships. The two companies revealed their cooperation in 2019, when SHI ann
The National Oceanography Centre has published the National Marine Facilities (NMF) Technology Roadmap 2020-21, which outlines current capabilities and looks to the future of oceanographic science. The NMF Technology Road Map acts as a focus for the interactions between science and technology in dev
SIMEC Atlantis has seen its 6MW tidal energy project MeyGen delivering 30 gigawatt hours of electricity to the UK grid. As the COVID work restrictions continue to ease country wide, Atlantis continues to see minimal disruption to its tidal business. The MeyGen production milestone also follows the c
Dr. Shana Hirsch has become associate director of the University of Washington’s Pacific Marine Energy Center (PMEC). In this role, Hirsch will work with PMEC on university-industry collaboration in the marine energy industry in the US. PMEC is a consortium of three universities which focus on the r
The Finnish technology group Wärtsilä, is set to start the world’s first long term, full-scale, testing of ammonia as a fuel in a marine four-stroke combustion engine.
Finnish technology group Wärtsilä has signed a partnership agreement with Monaco-based architect and yacht designer Stefano Pastrovich on the design of innovative, sustainable superyachts for the boutique cruise sector.
Ocean Power Technologies (OPT) has launched its newest product, the hybrid PowerBuoy. Easily deployable and outfitted with multiple power sources the hybrid PowerBuoy power and communications platform is now ready for use. Ideal for shorter-term missions, it is suitable for a variety of marine solut
Water is one of the most important resources for human health, economic growth, and agricultural productivity. Many people worldwide lack access to clean water, with more than one billion people without safe water to drink. To help fill that gap innovators have stepped up to demonstrate cost-competi
As the world looks to reach a cleaner future and stop relying on fossil fuels, we will need to replace this with other significant energy sources. Wind, sun and marine renewable energy, such as wave and tidal might help us reach this goal, but we will also have to take into account other building bl
More than 50 Singapore based startups to get liquidity boost
Almost half of the Norwegian petroleum production will soon be run on power from shore as the companies are considering multiple electrification projects that could reduce emissions considerably.
The Ocean DEMO project recently opened its third call for application and will hold a virtual user workshop on 30 June. The workshop will present the application system as well as the available support packages. It will also highlight common themes and challenges that technology developers address d
