Maritime product news & launch announcements

A two-stage freshwater generator will soon join the Alfa Laval AQUA Blue family. Compared to the single-stage AQUA Blue E1, the two-stage AQUA Blue E2 produces twice as much fresh water for a certain amount of waste heat – or the same amount of fresh water using around half the waste heat. Thanks to Alfa Laval’s AQUA plate technology, both models are far more efficient than competing systems. Matchless efficiency in two stages Alfa Laval’s AQUA plate technology cut the seawa...

SAIM Marine (SAIM S.p.A.) introduces the products of the well-known Turkish company - Data Hidrolik for the first time at the forthcoming boat shows. Data Hidrolik has been manufacturing windlasses, mooring capstans and electric and hydraulic steering systems for a broad range of marine vessel since 1945. SAIM and Data Hidrolik partnership SAIM Marine was designated as the sole distributor of Data Hidrolik deck machinery and steering systems SAIM Marine was designated as the sole distributor...

Svitzer and Robert Allan Ltd. have entered an agreement to design the world’s first Methanol Hybrid Fuel Cell (MHFC) tug. Utilising a combination of batteries, fuel cells and gensets, this tug will operate completely free of diesel fuel, and is a major step forward on Svitzer’s path to the decarbonisation of their global towage fleet. Methanol Hybrid Fuel Cell tug Scheduled to enter service at the Port of Gothenburg, Sweden in the second half of 2025, this new tug is an important...

Cargill and BAR Technologies’ ground-breaking innovation, BAR Tech WindWings by Yara Marine sets sail on open waters, testing new technology that will bring cutting-edge wind propulsion to commercial shipping for the first time.  Mitsubishi Corporation’s Pyxis Ocean, chartered by Cargill, is the first vessel to be retrofitted with two WindWings, which are large wing sails measuring up to 37,5 metres in height that can be fitted to the deck of cargo ships to harness the pow...

Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., a part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group, is currently developing the Mitsubishi Ammonia Supply and Safety System (MAmmoSS®), an ammonia handling system to support the utilisation of ammonia as marine fuel, which is attracting attention as a means of significantly reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from ships. As part of this development project, Mitsubishi Shipbuilding has begun demonstration testing of the Ammonia Gas Abatement System (AGAS...

Peel Ports Group has welcomed a new energy-efficient LNG dredger for the first time as it continues to improve the sustainability of its dredging work. Vox Apolonia The UK’s second largest port operator used Dutch marine contractor Van Oord’s groundbreaking Vox Apolonia for maintenance dredging of the Port of Liverpool and King George V Dock in Glasgow. It is the first time the LNG trailing suction hopper dredger has been used at any of the group’s ports and only the second...

Wroclaw University of Science and Technology (WUST), a renowned institution of higher education, is testing the adoption of NAUTIS Home maritime simulation software for their courseware. This decision comes as part of the university’s commitment to providing students with a practical, hands-on learning experience. The integration of VSTEP’s NAUTIS Home maritime simulation is a progressive step towards modernising the curriculum. It would be the first time that simulation training w...

The first LNG carrier in a series currently under construction by Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) in Korea has completed gas trials. Originally ordered in Quarter 2 (Q2) 2021 and scheduled for delivery in July 2023, the ship is powered by MAN B&W ME-GA dual-fuel engines capable of running on fuel oil and LNG, and comes with Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) for emission reduction. ‘ME-GA opti’ – new control feature MAN Energy Solutions has always played a leading role in de...

Global satellite communications provider, Satcom Global is delighted to share that renowned international subsea and offshore services company, Mermaid Maritime, has installed AuraNow VSAT on board an accommodation vessel to enable flexible bandwidth for business efficiency and crew communications. AuraNow VSAT The innovative maritime satellite communications solution, AuraNow VSAT, enables unlimited bandwidth changes, with no hidden fees or penalties, making it the ideal solution for offshore...

When a 9,280hp workboat returned to service following extensive repairs at the James Marine Paducah River Service yard in Kentucky, U.S.A., it marked the first application of Thordon’s new seal-embedded bearing to an articulating rudder. Articulating rudders Articulating rudders are unlike conventional rudders and can be more costly to repair, when things go wrong. They are more susceptible to wear and tear, due to the higher operating pressures and abrasives, and as a result, require a...

ABB introduces a new operational planner module for its ABB Ability™ OCTOPUS – Marine Advisory System to help offshore fleet managers plan and optimise the maintenance of offshore wind farm operations. Offshore support vessels typically operate close to their shore base with frequent trips to fixed assets, such as wind turbines at sea, which sets specific requirements for their ability to perform in demanding conditions. Moreover, as the vessels perform time-sensitive and deman...

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...

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...

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...

ABB E-mobility has announced details of its new HVC360 fleet charging solution, putting the power to drive change in the hands of fleet managers everywhere. With the decarbonisation of road transport taking centre stage in many nations’ climate policies, recent years have seen huge strides made towards the provision of electric mobility solutions. But while the growing number of public charging points is excellent news for EV drivers, these alone do not meet the needs of electric fleets....

The SW Tasman, a ULSTEIN SX124 design, was originally designed as a Towed vessel for 12-streamer 3D offshore seismic services. Developed through holistic design thinking, this type of design can be converted to other specialised operations. Ulstein Design & Solutions AS has provided the conversion engineering to a dual ROV seismic vessel, equipped with a broad scope of operational capabilities. Redesigned to meet operational changes As the seismic market is maturing, some of the previ...

NSSLGlobal, the independent global satcom and IT solutions provider, and authorised Starlink LEO service partner, has announced the launch of its FUSIONIPLEO solution developed to meet the specialised needs of the maritime industry. Hybrid networks are the future of maritime connectivity and fusing NSSLGlobal’s world-class VSAT network with Starlink’s LEO constellation means that FUSIONIPLEO will help resolve challenges facing maritime customers, combining high availability bus...

Rolls-Royce announces it has successfully completed the first tests of its UltraFan technology demonstrator at its facility in Derby, United Kingdom (UK). The first tests were conducted using 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). This is a historic moment for Rolls-Royce – it’s the first time in 54 years that the aero-engine manufacturer has tested a brand-new engine architecture and is proof of what can be achieved when industry and governments work together. UltraFan technology d...

Inmarsat, a worldwide renowned company in global, mobile satellite communications, is launching the new solution - BGAN Patrol, which features the Hughes’ 9203 BGAN Terminal powered by Inmarsat’s award-winning ELERA (L-band) satellite network - as the world's first BGAN terminal designed for use on foot. The lightweight and compact device allows government personnel to stay continuously connected while on the move throughout a mission, enabling fast access to a wide range of mobile...

The JWAT137 Inmate Telephone is a robust and reliable vandal-proof inmate phone from Joiwo, featuring a vandal-proof handset with armored cord, zinc alloy keypad and cradle. It can be installed for varied applications, such as in prisons, labour camps, drug rehabilitation centres and other places, where intercom and communications need to be monitored. Product Features include: Standard Analogue phone with phone line powered. 304 stainless steel material shell, high mechanical strength and...

Spire Global, Inc. (“Spire” or “the Company”), a renowned global provider of space-based data, analytics and space services, announced the launch of its new Deep Navigation Analytics™ (DNA) Platform, a centralised, space-powered hub that delivers essential insights to maritime stakeholders through three layers: maritime weather data APIs, actionable intelligence APIs, decision support solutions and visualisations. The platform utilises radio occultation (RO) data a...

Tokyo-based classification society, ClassNK has granted its Innovation Endorsement for Products & Solutions to a Ship Support Solution called MaSSA-One developed by BEMAC Corporation. In order to promote the spread and development of innovative technologies, ClassNK has offered Innovation Endorsement as a swift certification service in cooperation with technological front runners, in order to establish appropriate evaluation criteria. Among the certification categories, ‘Products &...

Tokyo-based classification society, ClassNK has granted its Innovation Endorsement for Products & Solutions to an onboard data platform called TMIP (TERASAKI Marine Information Platform), developed by Terasaki Electric Co., Ltd. In order to promote the spread and development of innovative technologies, ClassNK has offered Innovation Endorsement as a swift certification service, in cooperation with technological front runners to establish appropriate evaluation criteria. Among the certificat...

MAN Energy Solutions has announced that its MAN 175D engine is formally approved for operation on biofuels, effective immediately. This applies to all standard biofuels such as HVO (Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil) and FAME (Fatty Acid Methyl Ester) fuels up to a content of 100%. Crucially, the engine itself does not require any technical adjustments, following the announcement. Florian Keiler, Head of High-Speed Sales at MAN Energy Solutions, said: “MAN Energy Solutions prepares its engines f...

In a continued effort to provide their customers with the best and reliable quality of service, CMA CGM wishes to inform its customers of the re-instatement of SEAPRIORITY Go (SPGO) for bookings from Asia to West Africa. With this option on booking, CMA CGM will ensure the following advantages for shipment, regarding the current peak of activity: Higher level of priority with first equipment available granted Close tracking and flagging of shipment to guaranty space onboard Available on th...

HHI-EMD – an MAN Energy Solutions two-stroke licensee – marks milestones in South Korea with successful FAT (Factory Acceptance Test) of the world’s largest methanol-powered, two-stroke engine and surpassing of 200 million brake-horsepower. At a ceremony in South Korea on March 22, 2023, HHI-EMD celebrated the world’s largest methanol-powered two-stroke engine, a MAN B&W G95ME-LGIM type. Simultaneously, the engine’s manufacture pushed the company past the 200 m...

OXE Marine AB launches their first product configurator. This new tool allows end customers to easily configure and customise their OXE Diesel Outboard, to meet their specific needs and requirements. The configuration is gathered in a downloadable PDF for future reference. With the OXE Diesel Product Configurator, customers can easily select their desired power output, shaft length and other specifications to create the perfect outboard for their specific application. The user-friendly interfac...

OXE Marine AB launches their first product configurator. This new tool allows end customers to easily configure and customize their OXE Diesel Outboard, to meet their specific needs and requirements. The configuration is gathered in a downloadable PDF for future reference. With the OXE Diesel Product Configurator, customers can easily select their desired power output, shaft length and other specifications to create the perfect outboard for their specific application. The user-friendly interfac...

Launching their newest maritime simulator - NAUTIS Home in 2022 was an important step for VSTEP to expand the accessibility of professional ship simulation. It is their goal to increase the crucial role of simulation-based learning in maritime education and training. They continue to build on this mission by facilitating a Learning Platform to leverage the training capabilities of simulators.  The rapid technological innovation in the maritime sector is driving maritime professionals and f...

ClassNK has released new features for its GHG Emissions Management Tool, ‘ClassNK ZETA (Zero Emission Transition Accelerator)’. ClassNK ZETA ClassNK ZETA is a tool for visualising CO2 emissions and CII ratings of ships. It provides accurate current status and simulation of CII ratings by linking with ‘ClassNK MRV Portal’, which is a compliance supporting system for MRV schemes, such as IMO-DCS and EU-MRV regulation. The following three features are newly released: C...