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A Disney cruise ship docked at Greenock Ocean Terminal earlier, bringing its 4,000 passengers to the local area. The Disney Dream, which has 18 decks and is almost 1,115ft in length is one of dozens to visit the cruise port in a record year. The family-friendly cruise ship offers many activities onboard including a nine-hole mini-golf course, a full-sized basketball court, several pools and hot tubs, and two theatres. The AquaDuck The ship also boasts the first water coaster at sea, calle...

Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), the premier shipbuilding and ship repair company in India, has delivered the 10th Electric Hybrid 100 Pax Water Metro Ferry BY 125 to Kochi Water Metro. The occasion was marked by the Delivery Protocol Signing ceremony held at CSL, in the presence of Directors of KMRL and CSL, along with senior officials from KMRL, CSL, DNV, and IRS. Shri. Harikrishnan S, Chief General Manager - CSL, and Shri. Shaji P Jananardhanan, Chief General Manager - KMRL, signed the protoco...

A new study published suggests that Freeport East could become a new UK centre for transport decarbonisation. The study outlines how Freeport East can facilitate the international partnerships and investment necessary for the Green Hydrogen Hub to support maritime and wider transport sectors. Freeport East includes the Port of Felixstowe, the UK’s biggest container port and the main destination for container traffic to and from Europe and the Far East – these routes are central to m...

London-headquartered global energy supplier for small-scale LNG and gas carrier owner Avenir LNG Limited (Avenir) has awarded the management of three LNG bunker vessels to Wilhelmsen Ship Management (Wilhelmsen). The vessels awarded are Avenir Achievement, Avenir Ascension, and Avenir Aspiration. State-of-the-art LNG bunker tankers “We are thrilled to embark on this journey with our new client, Avenir and we look forward to managing these state-of-the-art LNG bunker tankers, which hol...

The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA has taken over areas leased to it by the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) at the Continental Shipyard for the operations of the Modular Floating Dock. The areas include but not limited to the dolphin jetty, waterfront of the jetty adjourning the slipway, an administrative block, a construction, welding and mechanical workshop and a civil maintenance workshop, among others. Civil maintenance workshop During the handover ceremony, the...

Universal and equitable access to drinking water and adequate sanitation and hygiene services, as well as the improvement of water quality at a global level, are part of the Sustainable Development Goals of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, but they have also become part of a daily problem in many parts of the planet. Ingeteam, with its Indar submersible pumps and motors designed and manufactured in Beasain, Spain, contributes to solve part of this problem; and among the numerous app...

Thomas Nordberg, the Managing Director of The Swedish Club has announced the opening of new, expanded London offices. He was speaking at the London International Shipping Week 2023 (LISW23), where the Club hosted an evening reception for members, brokers and business partners. “As the shipping world focuses on London, the timing of this move could not be bettered,” said Mr. Nordberg, adding “A key focus for 2023 has been the strengthening of our regional offerings, and I am pl...

Babcock and Saab signed a strategic cooperation agreement at DSEI 2023 on Tuesday, 12 September 2023. The purpose of the Agreement is seeking to enable the delivery of enhanced capabilities to customers by leveraging the companies’ collective unique strengths through offering a broader range of products, services and integrated solutions. Babcock and Saab sign strategic cooperation agreement Under the Agreement, the companies will explore the development of the design of a new advanced...

One of the cardinal principles of the Cabotage regime is the localisation of manning vessels operating in Nigerian waters. To a considerable extent, NIMASA has ensured the placement of Nigerian seafarers on board Cabotage vessels, in line with its placement function and the provisions of the Cabotage Act, 2003. Improving on this, Cabotage manning applications are now processed on the condition that all foreign crew especially Ratings on board vessels are to be replaced with Nigerian seafarers/c...

“There is a significant amount of work to be done between now and 2050 if we hope to hit net zero on carbon emissions. But our research shows it can be done and maps out a pathway for the industry to get there. It connects the macro industry calculus for net zero by 2050 with the micro calculus reality of what is required at the ship level,” said Christopher J. Wiernicki. Keynote address That was the message for the industry from ABS Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Christopher...

BrainCreators, an innovative pioneer in AI and digital inspection solutions, is excited to announce the availability of its maritime surveillance system, SEAGULL, for use in the United Kingdom. SEAGULL is an advanced SaaS solution specifically designed for continuous and automated vessel monitoring for ports, harbours, coasts, bridges, locks and waterways. To mark this expansion, BrainCreators will be part of the Dutch Trade Mission at the prestigious London International Shipping Wee...

ABS joined a pioneering joint industry project (JIP) to collaborate on the development of a detailed design of a 40K cbm liquified carbon dioxide (LCO2) carrier that meets Class and statutory requirements with Ecolog Services Ltd. (ECOLOG), Hanwha Ocean Co., Ltd. and Babcock International Liquid Gas Equipment (LGE). The ultimate design will maximise energy integration and minimise greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions while being cargo versatile and capable of offshore offloading, as in the direct inj...

With the ring of the London Stock Exchange bell, London International Shipping Week 2023 (LISW23) is now officially open. Up to 30,000 maritime pioneers from across the world are joining decision makers and industry stakeholders in London to discuss and debate key issues impacting global trade, sharing experience and examining innovations. Overseas trade delegations UK Government Ministers are fully involved in the week’s events. The Secretary of State for Transport, Rt Hon Mark Harper...

Coastal communities across the country are set to benefit from over £80 million of government funding as the winners of the Zero Emission Vessel and Infrastructure fund (ZEVI) are announced – supporting economic growth and boosting the UK’s decarbonisation efforts. Announced at the start of London International Shipping Week (LISW) – bringing together the world leaders in the maritime sector – the projects showcase the benefits maritime technology can bring to comm...

Carbon capture, energy efficiency, and green fuels are the roadmap to net zero by 2050. That’s the pathway outlined by the 2023 Outlook, Beyond the Horizon: View of the Emerging Value Chains, the latest industry-pioneering research from ABS into shipping’s progress on the green energy transition. Accelerating investment Released at the ABS Sustainability Summit during London International Shipping Week, the report examines in depth the carbon, ammonia, and hydrogen value chains....

In July 2023, at MEPC 80, the IMO adopted the '2023 Strategy on the Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships'. This strategy targets the adoption of near-zero GHG fuels by 2030. A pivotal factor in this transition is choosing the right coating for fuel tanks — it ensures longevity and maintains the tank's optimal condition. Shipping companies invest a significant amount of consideration into the choice of coating systems for their vessel's fuel tank interiors. A failure in this coating can h...

DNV’s independent cloud platform, Veracity expands its integrated partner network and grows its reach to 35,000 vessels, helping shipping companies and charterers meet their emissions data verification and reporting needs. With major regulatory shifts on the horizon and 2024 inching closer for the sector’s inclusion into the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS), decarbonisation and carbon control have become central focus points for shipowners and operators of late. Automated, and rea...

Digital Trade Solutions business - CNS (Community Network Services), a DP World company, is rolling out its new CNS Port Community System (PCS), to future-proof port technology in the United Kingdom (UK) and beyond. The upgrade will see ‘Compass’ – which has supported many of the UK’s largest maritime ports since 2010 - transition to the cloud-based and HMRC-compliant CNS PCS. This modern, API-ready platform is based on DP World’s global CARGOES platform, runs on m...

Maritime UK, the collective voice for the UK’s maritime industries, has used the start of London International Shipping Week 2023 (LISW23) to highlight the need for £2 billion private and public sector investment per year, in order to deliver its target to decarbonise by 2050, and further to support an ambition to become a global leader in decarbonisation. Securing this level of funding would help the industry decarbonise by developing green fuels, port infrastructure and new types...

Efforts to achieve zero emissions are a challenge that requires each company to change its business model and revenue structure, suggests Masato Otaki, Executive Officer & Head of Low Carbon Fuel Planning for Japanese power company JERA Co. Inc., adding that courageous 'first movers' need support in order to take risks. Speaking in a video presentation for the LISW23 London Talks series Mr. Otaki says that for decarbonisation efforts to progress “it will be imperative to work across n...

ABS is launching a global ABS Electrification Centre to support maritime decarbonisation projects. Comprised of ABS engineers and technical specialists, the centre will support a range of cutting-edge electrification projects for shipowners, shipyards and other stakeholders across the Asia Pacific region and around the world. The centre will also provide support for the electrification of harbour and coastal craft aligned to the initiatives from the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore...

ClassNK, Consort Bunkers Pte Ltd, Daihatsu Diesel Mfg. Co.,Ltd., Daikai Engineering Pte. Ltd., and SeaTech Solutions International (S) Pte Ltd. have concluded a Memorandum of Understanding concerning a joint study on an ammonia fuelled ammonia bunkering tanker. The MOU was signed by representatives of all five parties with the presence of an official from Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore at the ‘Gastech2023’ held in Singapore. Ammonia-related risks Amid expectation for us...

At Gastech 2023, ABS signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to review an innovative new design from HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) for a dual-fuel, very large ammonia carrier (VLAC) for Eastern Pacific Shipping Pte. Ltd. (EPS). ABS joins project partners EPS, HHI and HHI Engine & Machinery Division, MAN Energy Solutions and the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore. Demand for gas reduction Fueled by ammonia and liquified natural gas (LNG), the 88K/93K cbm vessel design is expec...

Orbital Marine Power Ltd, the renewable energy company focused on the deployment of its pioneering floating tidal turbine, has been awarded 2 Contracts for Difference (CfDs) for 7.2MW in the UK Allocation Round 5 (AR5) process. This builds on Orbital’s success in the previous year’s Allocation Round 4, where it secured contracts for 7.2MW of capacity.  7.2MW predictable clean energy The CfDs will allow Orbital to expand its development of projects in Orkney with the constru...

A new report from law firm HFW shows that London handled over 85% of the world’s maritime arbitration across 2022, with its closest competitor – Singapore – handling the equivalent of some 5% of the UK jurisdiction’s caseload. The report – The Maritime Arbitration Universe in Numbers – analyses the latest figures from maritime arbitration associations and institutions, including those not yet publicly available. London handled approximately 1,907 new cases in...

ABS has issued an approval in principle (AIP) to Hanwha Ocean for its design of a liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier equipped with an ammonia-fuelled gas turbine. ABS also issued an AIP to Hanwha Power Systems for its supercritical carbon dioxide (sCO2) power system. Efficiency improvements are reported as a result of using sCO2 as a working fluid in the turbine. Selective catalytic reduction The LNG carrier can use ammonia and natural gas separately or simultaneously as fuel The 174,000 cb...

Faced with tough competition for greener fuels from other sectors, new 2030 maritime emission targets hang in the balance. According to the latest edition of DNV‘s Maritime Forecast to 2050, the shipping industry will find it challenging to secure enough supply of carbon-neutral fuels. The report emphasises the need to consider all alternative approaches to reducing emissions and to take action now to secure future success. Carbon emission reductions Maritime sector needs to access a st...

ship.energy & uncommon conferences are delighted to announce a new partnership which will deliver the unique ‘for industry, by industry’ Sustainable Marine Fuel Fest, on 15-16 November at La Agencia Place in the beautiful port city of Valencia. Formerly known as Gas Fest, SMF Fest has broadened in scope to embrace all fuels and technologies that will support shipping on its decarbonisation pathway. The inspiring and highly collaborative gathering will bring together key stakehol...

ABS issued an approval in principle (AIP) to HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (KSOE) and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) for its ammonia reductant supply system for selective catalytic reduction (SCR) in ammonia-fuelled ships. Representatives from both companies and the Liberian International Ship & Corporate Registry (LISCR) met at Gastech 2023 for the AIP presentation. SCR reductant The system utilises the ammonia carried on board as the SCR reductant to remove NOx fro...

Bespoke solutions provider RMI has given its support to a charter aimed at improving and supporting the mental health of North Sea workers, becoming the latest signatory in industry-wide efforts led by the North Sea Chapter of the International Association of Drilling Contractors (IADC). With over 20 years of health and safety provision to the offshore industry, RMI is well positioned to utilise and build upon its existing mental health provision to further promote and encourage open conversati...