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WE Tech Solutions, a renowned provider of energy efficiency solutions for the global shipping industry, has announced a new partnership with Marine 2-Stroke Consultant and Service GmbH (MTCS), who will represent WE Tech Solutions in Germany, Belgium, and the Netherlands. This strategic agreement is aimed at expanding WE Tech Solutions’ market reach in the region and accelerating the advancement of environmental sustainability in the shipping industry. WE Tech Solutions and MTCS partnersh...

HRH Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark officially opened the underground storage of CO2 in Denmark, following speeches by such figures as Lars Aagaard, Denmark’s Minister for Climate, Energy and Utilities, and Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission. Later in the day, representatives from DNV, the independent energy expert and assurance provider, appeared onstage at the First Carbon Storage event in Esbjerg to present the Statement of Conformity to Project Greensand....

The 33 Signatories, which disclose the climate alignment of their chartering activity for 2022, account for more than 17% of total bulk cargo transported by sea over the year. Their average reporting rate has increased since last year to 90%. It is important to highlight, that it is not possible to compare the scores of individual Signatories to one another for several reasons: Signatories have different portfolios, different ship types and different numbers of voyages. Furthermore, the Signato...

Italdraghe SpA announced that the company will be presenting at the Electric & Hybrid Marine Expo 2023, the world’s renowned technology expo for marine electrification, decarbonisation, future fuels and hybridisation. Visitors can interact with the Italdraghe SpA team, who will be present at Stand 1309, Hall 8, at RAI Amsterdam, located in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, from June 20 to June 22, 2023.

Peel Ports Group has invested £10 million in new outer lock gates at the Port of Liverpool as it further enhances its resilience. The new gates will play a key role in enabling the safe navigation of local vessels, increasing reliability, and improving operational efficiencies for port users. Gladstone Dock has been serving vessels for more than 95 years, with original works completed in 1927. New gate installation Several iconic ships have passed through the dock since then including a...

WE Tech has successfully concluded a remarkable week at Nor-Shipping 2023, the renowned international maritime event. The event served as a platform for WE Tech to showcase its cutting-edge solutions and foster collaboration within the industry. Sustainable shipping practices Throughout the week, WE Tech’s presence at the exhibition garnered significant attention, reaffirming the company’s commitment to driving sustainable shipping practices. The highlights of the event include...

Ecomar Propulsion has agreed to their third partnership agreement at Nor-Shipping 2023 - with Swiss hydrogen fuel cell specialists - EH Group Engineering AG. The partnership will see the partners integrating a series of new innovations into 200 kW+ marinised fuel cells. The partners aim to rationalise complexity and use a new series of control strategies for the seamless integration of fuel cells into Ecomar Propulsion’s zero-emission marine powertrains. Transition to clean propulsion P...

Nor-Shipping 2023 proved to be one of those 'you had to be there' moments. From the second the bell rang at Oslo Stock Exchange on Monday morning, announcing the beginning of 2023's packed programme, through to the final delegates leaving the Lillestrøm exhibition centre on Friday afternoon, Nor-Shipping 2023 delivered on every expectation. A record turnout at the exhibition, big names at the conferences, and a social scene that basked in unbroken sunshine created, in the words...

Korean Register (KR) has awarded an Approval in Principle (AIP) to HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HD HHI) for a new type of tank shape designed for various liquefied gases and fuels. The announcement was made during Nor-Shipping 2023 in Oslo, Norway on 8 June, 2023. The new tank shape, developed by HD HHI, is designed to improve safety and productivity. The new tank shape aims to address the challenge of sloshing that impacts the transportation of liquefied gases, such as LNG. Sloshing refers to...

Remota AS, the joint venture between DeepOcean, Solstad Offshore, and Østensjø Group has signed a letter of intent (LOI) with Hyke (Hydrolift Smart City Ferries) to develop remote operations capabilities for Hyke’s ferries.  Under the LOI, Remota will support Hyke in the development of the remote operations capability of its electric and autonomous water shuttles. The LOI includes provisions for control technology and the interface between Hyke’s water shuttles an...

"To supercharge the green shift, we need a clear zero-emissions target by 2050, a market-based levy on CO2 emissions, and an improved set of efficiency measures, and as our industry’s global regulator, the IMO is the body to do it and fast. We no longer have the luxury of time," writes Norwegian Shipowners’ Association (NSA) CEO, Harald Solberg. He adds, "In the wake of this year’s Nor-Shipping, it was clear to me in all the conversations I had both on and off the record that...

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (‘NCLH’ or the ‘Company’), a global cruise company that operates the Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises brands, has welcomed cruise industry veteran Patrik Dahlgren as the Company’s new Executive Vice President (EVP), Vessel Operations. Patrik Dahlgren will oversee marine and technical operations, hotel operations, entertainment, cruise programs and security across NCLH’s three brands, repo...

OrbitMI’s reporting tool is being integrated with the cloud platform Veracity by DNV to ease the process of compliance for ship owners and operators by enabling trusted emissions data to be shared with regulators and stakeholders. Stena Bulk is the first shipping company to take advantage of the new integration for the DNV-developed digital ecosystem that hosts verified operational data from more than 10,000 vessels and has over 300,000 users, including ship owners and managers, charterer...

SeaDrone has announced the SeaDrone MINI, the latest in their line of single-man portable subsea ROVs. The SeaDrone MINI is a professional ROV for users of all experience levels. Realise major productivity gains with a system that can carry and deploy in minutes.  Maximise uptime with easy-to-service modular components. Dive fast using SeaDrone's Top Gun mode and operate in 3-knot cross-current. The MINI's control system actively stabilises the vehicle and allows to capture of crisp a...

A newly minted integration between maritime software supplier OrbitMI and data-driven communication platform Sedna is intended to ease the time-consuming process of handling voyage information in multiple emails by creating “intelligent connected workflows”, with Stena Bulk being the first to adopt the innovative solution. While there is increasing adoption of digital applications in shipping, current ways of working mean vital vessel data remains siloed in disconnected software pla...

StenaRoRo is making big strides in raising its social performance in ESG through a decade-long partnership with life-changing hospital charity Mercy Ships as the human factor becomes an increasing priority for sustainable business in shipping, a Nor-Shipping panel was told. Managing director Per Westling said the partnership has delivered concrete ESG benefits for the Swedish shipowner by supporting the key UN Sustainability Goals of good health & well-being and quality education that are d...

Norwegian ferry and express boat operators Norled, Remota AS and Seam AS have signed a letter of intent (LOI) to collaborate on the further development and operation of a control centre for marine operations and autonomous operations of ships. Remota is a joint venture between DeepOcean, Solstad Offshore, and Østensjø Group, set up to fast-track the adoption of remotely managed services in order to drive down operating costs and emissions for the marine and offshore industries. Se...

Accelleron has unveiled the next generation of turbochargers for two-stroke engines, the X300-L series. The platform-based and easy-service concept complemented by Accelleron’s Turbo Insights digital technology sets a new benchmark for turbocharging that will offer ship operators the flexibility to respond to uncertainty around the fuels they will use and how they will operate their vessels in the future. Benefits of the X300-L series The benefits of the X300-L series, which currently c...

The next major international boat show takes everyone to Amsterdam, Netherlands. From 20 June to 22 June 2023, AS Labruna will be present at the Electric & Hybrid Marine Expo 2023, the world's largest exhibition dedicated to marine electrification and hybrid propulsion. AS Labruna at Electric & Hybrid Marine Expo 2023 AS Labruna will be bringing their E-vision hybrid engines to the Netherlands AS Labruna will be bringing their E-vision hybrid engines to the Netherlands for the Electr...

Babcock Canada (Babcock), a globally renowned company in submarine support, has signed a Technical Cooperation Agreement with HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Co., Ltd (HD HHI) to collaborate on the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project (CPSP). The CPSP was established by the Canadian Department of National Defence to research procurement options for its next generation submarine. Babcock and HD HHI sign Technical Cooperation Agreement Babcock is a global expert in maintaining, modifying, and extendin...

Mersey Maritime, a regional cluster organisation for the North West maritime sector, is pleased to announce the appointment of Ruth Wood as their Interim Chief Executive Officer, effective 1st July 2023. Ruth Wood will be stepping-up to the role, following the departure of current Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Chris Shirling-Rooke who will be leaving Mersey Maritime to take up the position of Chief Executive of Maritime UK. Extensive maritime industry experience Ruth Wood has over 15 years&r...

At the Nor-Shipping trade fair, DNV signed a classification contract for four state-of-the-art Commissioning Service Operation Vessels (CSOVs), ordered by Norwegian offshore wind operator Edda Wind. Set to be delivered from Vard yards in Norway and Vietnam the vessels will provide essential support to the burgeoning offshore wind industry. The CSOVs will serve as primary vessels for wind turbine technicians during commissioning and maintenance tasks, offering them support and a secure working...

Classification society DNV and Zakher Marine International (ZMI), owner and operator of Jack up barges and offshore support vessels, signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) at the Nor-Shipping trade fair. Under the MoU DNV and ZMI will collaborate to identify and consider innovative solutions to reduce offshore greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Across the entire maritime industry organisations are making the commitment to improve sustainability by reducing emissions. However, tightening re...

Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) has become the first shipyard to receive DNV's D-INF(S) type approval for the SVESSEL® BIG data collection system. DNV Group President & CEO Remi Eriksen presented the type approval certificate to Mr. Jin Taek Jung, CEO of SHI, during the Nor-Shipping trade fair in Oslo. SVESSEL® BIG is set to become a crucial component of SHI’s digitally enabled vessels. With D-INF(S) type approval, shipowners can be confident that the onboard critical data...

Classification society - DNV has awarded the Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping in collaboration with Nordic Green Ammonia Powered Ships (NoGAPS) partners - BW Epic Kosan, Yara, MAN Energy Solutions, Wärtsilä, Global Maritime Forum, and Breeze Ship Design an Approval in Principle (AiP) for the design of an ammonia-powered gas carrier – the M/S NoGAPS. The certificates were presented during the Nor-Shipping trade fair at the DNV stand. Multi-fuel...

DNV has published a study co-sponsored by the Singapore Maritime Foundation (SMF), examining the key drivers transforming the maritime industry and their impact on ship management and seafarers. The study was handed over to SMF Chairman Mr. Hor Weng Yew during the Nor-Shipping trade fair in Oslo. Comprehensive methodology The research draws on a comprehensive methodology combining a literature review, expert consultations, and a survey of over 500 seafarers responsible for operating dry bulk,...

The coronavirus pandemic highlighted the shortcomings in the maritime/intermodal supply chain. Consequences of the pandemic included volume surges, equipment dislocation and shortages, warehousing and affiliated labor shortages, and intermodal rail service disruption. Pandemic challenges across the supply chain Among participants throughout the global supply chain, the pandemic challenges underscored concerns about communication, interaction, and coordination. Because the system is so compl...

Corvus Energy, the global provider of zero-emission solutions for the ocean space, is thrilled to announce the launch of its ground-breaking, inherently gas-safe marine fuel cell product, the Corvus Pelican Fuel Cell System. Corvus Pelican Fuel Cell system Designed to transform the maritime industry, the new product represents a significant leap forward in safe, clean, and efficient power generation for marine vessels. The Corvus Pelican Fuel Cell system is the result of the H2NOR research pr...

Lloyd’s Register (LR) has awarded Daphne Technology with Approval in Principle (AiP) for its PureMetrics emission monitoring and reporting system, a key tool for understanding and mitigating emissions resulting from methane slip. Methane slip Methane slip, where unburned fuel is not fully combusted in engines, represents a significant obstacle to cutting climate emissions with a global warming potential (GWP100) 28 times that of CO2. Reliable and feasible technology is, therefore, key t...

Korean Register (KR) has awarded an AIP (Approval in Principle) for a 40,000 m3 LCO2 carrier developed by Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) in collaboration with KR.  Result of collaboration The certificate was presented during a ceremony held at Nor-Shipping 2023 in Oslo, Norway on 7 June. This achievement is the result of a successful collaboration between SHI and KR, with SHI designing the cargo tank and hull structure, while KR verified the suitability of the design by reviewing classif...