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DNV has awarded an Approval in Principle (AiP) to HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HD HHI) for its 15K TEU ammonia dual-fuelled container vessel design. This milestone follows the successful completion of a joint development project aimed at addressing the challenges associated with using ammonia as a marine fuel. Ammonia as a marine fuel The project focused on developing cutting-edge designs to enhance safety, including an optimised ammonia tank design, advanced fire safety systems, enhanced amm...

ClassNK has issued an Approval in Principle (AiP) for the Autonomous Navigation Assistance System - ‘SAS’ developed by Samsung Heavy Industries, Co., Ltd. Samsung Autonomous Navigation Assistance System (SAS) is a partially Autonomous Navigation System (ANS) including the functions of situational awareness through sensor fusion and electronic navigational chart information, collision and grounding risk assessment, and collision and grounding avoidance. Design, installation, and mai...

SRT Marine Systems plc (SRT), a global provider of maritime domain awareness systems and technologies for security, safety, and environmental protection, is pleased to announce that it has agreed a substantial investment and short-term finance bridge support package from existing shareholder Ocean Infinity (OI), worth approximately £31 million.   Finance support package This new financing allows SRT to immediately satisfy the need for the substantial performance bond required under...

ABS released its latest report into the potential of advanced nuclear technology for maritime applications, with a study of a small modular reactor on a standard liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier. Feasibility and safety The transformational impact of a high-temperature, gas-cooled reactor (HTGR) on the design, operation, and emissions of a 145,000 m3 LNG carrier design was modeled by ABS and Herbert Engineering Corporation (HEC). The study is designed to help the industry better understand...

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (“K” LINE) and Inmarsat Maritime, a Viasat company, are pleased to announce that “K” LINE will conduct a trial of Inmarsat Maritime's new bonded network service NexusWave on “K” LINE's fleet. NexusWave seamlessly integrates multiple high-speed networks in real-time to enable high-speed, always-on ship-to-shore communications, thereby enhancing digitalisation of ship operation and environmental response, as well as the welfare of se...

Fincantieri is pleased to announce that it has signed contracts with Viking for the construction of two new cruise ships, based on the successful features of the previous vessels, which Fincantieri has already built for this shipowner in its Italian yards. The units will be delivered in 2030. Fincantieri and Viking have also reached an agreement for four additional ships in option with deliveries scheduled for 2031 and 2032. Latest environmental rules Fincantieri and Viking for...

ship.energy Limited is excited to announce that it is ready for the Marine Energy Transition Forum 2024 (#METF24)! Taking place on 22 October at the iconic Port House in Antwerp, this highly anticipated event will bring together renowned voices from the maritime industry for dynamic and thought-provoking discussions on the future of marine fuels and ship technology.  #METF24 At #METF24, delegates will explore how critical factors, such as vessel type, operating routes, and profiles...

ship.energy is proud to present ARACON 2024, the globally renowned event for the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp (ARA) bunkering and maritime industries, which will take place on 24-25 October 2024 in the dynamic city of Rotterdam. As the pre-eminent conference in the ARA region, ARACON 2024 will bring together top decision-makers, marine fuel suppliers, shipowners, operators, and key stakeholders to explore the latest developments in bunkering, decarbonisation, and maritime regulations. With a r...

Kongsberg Maritime will supply an extensive range of equipment for a new fleet of 10 platform supply vessels (PSV) being built by Fujian Mawei Shipbuilding in China for Greek shipowner, Capital Offshore. This significant contract win is valued at approximately 800 million MNOK, and includes all propulsion, automation, and energy systems. Oil and gas operations The 10 contracted vessels mark a major investment by Capital Offshore in the PSV market The 10 contracted vessels mark a major invest...

The decision in Verein KlimaSeniorinnen Schweiz and Others v. Switzerland has set a precedent requiring state parties to the European Convention on Human Rights to assess the effectiveness of their legislative regimes to protect individuals who are most vulnerable to the effects of climate change. While this is a finding against states, they are likely to seek to comply with their own obligations under international law by introducing new domestic laws and regulations affecting busine...

ABS helped bring together industry and government pioneers for a U.S. Maritime Strategy Workshop to help stakeholders align on key policy and commercial priorities. This was the third in a series of workshops organised to inform a U.S. national maritime strategy and was done in collaboration with the U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC), the Office of Senator Mark Kelly, and the Office of U.S. Representative Michael Waltz. Challenges and recommendations The U.S. maritime industry faces seve...

ClassNK granted its ‘AFVC (Additional Fire-Fighting measures for Vehicle Carrier)’ notations to ‘TEXAS HIGHWAY’, a car carrier operated by "K" LINE  for vessels equipped with additional firefighting measures for transporting electric vehicles (EVs). AFVC notations Shipping companies are implementing various measures to address EV fires, which raise concerns due to difficulties in extinguishing and the risk of re-ignition. To support these efforts, ClassNK has issu...

Watson Farley & Williams (WFW) advised Navigazione Montanari S.p.A. (Navigazione Montanari) on acquiring the chemical product tanker, Astella, renamed Valderice. WFW also acted for Intesa Sanpaolo S.p.A. (Intesa Sanpaolo) as a lender on loan, backed by Italy’s ECA SACE's Garanzia Futuro, granted to Navigazione Montanari to recapitalise the funds used for the purchase partially. Valderice The Valderice, built in South Korea in 2011 at the Hyundai Mipo Dockyard Co. Ltd., is currently...

ABS has completed an industry-renowned safety evaluation of ammonia dispersion on board an ammonia-fuelled gas turbine LNG carrier design from Hanwha Ocean. ABS, in collaboration with Hanwha Ocean, conducted computational fluid dynamics simulations that modelled different ammonia release scenarios due to accidental leakages from the engine room, the pipeline and the bunkering stations on deck. The study is one of the most comprehensive in the industry, using multiple ammonia release scenarios....

Procureship, a provider of the world's renowned digital e-procurement platform, has signed a deal with Norwegian shipowner and operator - BW LNG to bring its platform to support the group’s procurement capabilities for its fleet of LNG carriers. The deal will enable BW LNG to leverage Procureship’s e-procurement platform, which extensively utilises automation and Machine Learning, to bolster is purchasing capabilities. This will allow the Norwegian shipowner to optimise procurement...

Indian Register of Shipping (IRS), a globally recognised classification society, is proud to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with SeaTech Solutions International (S) Pte Ltd, a Singapore-based maritime engineering and design firm. This MOU highlights a broader international collaboration aimed at advancing sustainable maritime solutions, including the Greentech design and classification of next-generation green tugs and harbour crafts for global operations. Latest e...

ABS has secured a contract to provide and test a digital twin solution for real-time condition monitoring for a Petrobras floating production, storage and offloading (FPSO) unit. The ABS solution will provide a digital twin of the asset, and as part of the project, ABS has selected Akselos S.A. to deploy the Akselos Structural Performance Management software that will be evaluated over the course of a year by monitoring one of the four FPSO units in the Cessão Onerosa oil field. Life ex...

Industry pioneers at the Xeneta Summit 2024, in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, have been told ocean container shipping must harness the power of machine learning to protect supply chains in an increasingly complex and volatile market. In a keynote speech to announce Xeneta’s new in-platform Ocean Market Rate Outlook, Chief Product Officer - Fabio Brocca explained how machine learning will transform the way freight is bought and sold by predicting market movements on the world’s major c...

Wärtsilä Gas Solutions, part of technology group Wärtsilä, has been contracted to supply the cargo handling and fuel gas supply systems for six newbuild medium-sized gas carrier (MGC) vessels, which again strengthens the company's market-pioneering position in this sector. The new vessels are built at the Jiangsu Yangzi-Mitsui (YAMIC) Shipbuilding yard in China for a Japanese shipowner. The order was booked by Wärtsilä in Q3 2024. Wärtsil&...

In partnership, Power2X and Advario are developing a world-scale production and storage hub for sustainable aviation fuel (e-SAF) and synthetic, ultra-low carbon fuels in the port of Rotterdam. The Power2X production facility will have the capacity to produce over 250,000 tonnes/year of e-SAF, a non-fossil, synthetic fuel made from green hydrogen. It will be the largest e-SAF facility announced to-date, making sufficient ultra-low carbon fuel to fully power approximately 7,000 flights between A...

Swiss marine power company - WinGD has introduced an option for its X-DF-A ammonia-fuelled engines to be delivered capable of running on liquified petroleum gas (LPG). The ‘pre-fit’ solution will be of particular interest to vessels under construction for the anticipated global trade in ammonia, which will also be capable of transporting LPG. LPG’s primary component The engine, designed and optimised for ammonia fuel, will offer reliable and efficient running on LPG Named X...

NS United Kaiun Kaisha, Ltd. and Vale International SA have reached an agreement to install rotor sails (H:35 m x D:5 m x 5 unites) manufactured by Anemoi Marine Technologies Ltd. on 400,000 dwt-type VLOC, NSU TUBARAO (the Ship), which has been engaged in a long-term transportation contract between NSU and Vale since its delivery in September 2020. The installation of the rotor sails on the ship is scheduled for around September 2025. Greenhouse gas emissions NSU has been actively working to...

The Panama Canal was emphasised as a key player in global trade during the New York Maritime Forum (NYMF). The Canal Administrator, Ricaurte Vásquez Morales, presented the achievements reached in fiscal year 2024 (FY-2024), which has optimised the reliability and sustainability of this maritime route. In his speech, Ricaurte Vásquez Morales shared official data for FY-2024, highlighting some of the operational accomplishments of the Panama Canal during a year of particular attenti...

ERMA FIRST, a globally renowned sustainable maritime solutions provider, has joined the RightShip Zero Harm Innovation Partners Program, which aims to promote the adoption of solutions targeting a zero-harm maritime industry. Committed to preserving and protecting the marine ecosystem, ERMA FIRST offers an extensive portfolio of future-proof maritime sustainability solutions encompassing alternative maritime power (AMP), carbon capture and storage (CCS), and energy-saving devices (ESDs). Futur...

In a significant step towards sustainability and emission-free energy sources on board, Offshore Supply Vessel Coastal Liberty has set sail on the waters of the Wadden Sea. With the clear aim of minimising the environmental impact of its activities and driving forward the energy transition, the shipping company has decided to switch to green hydrogen as its main source of energy. End of February 2024 the refitted OSV received class certification by DNV for its newly installed hydrogen system on...

Anthony Veder proudly announces the launch of two VentoFoils sails onboard of ethylene carrier, Coral Patula, delivered by Econowind. With this installation, Anthony Veder is the first worldwide to install sails onboard a gas carrier. Later this year sister ship Coral Pearl will be equipped with two similar sails. By retrofitting existing gas carriers, the company unlocks the potential of wind propulsion as a sustainable solution for the maritime industry. Net-zero emitter by 2035 Björn...

ClassNK granted its ‘AFVC(FD)(EV)’ notation to ‘POSITIVE CHALLENGER’, a car carrier operated by EASTERN CAR LINER, LTD. and managed by ECL Shipmanagement Limited, for vessels equipped with additional firefighting measures for transporting electric vehicles (EVs).  Shipping companies are implementing various measures to address EV fires, which raise concerns due to difficulties in extinguishing and the risk of re-ignition. Characteristics of EV fires To support th...

RightShip, the digital maritime platform providing expertise in safety, sustainability, and social responsibility practices announced a change in its vessel inspection age trigger. Vessel inspection In response to evolving market conditions and continuing safety risks in the Dry Bulk and General Cargo sectors, RightShip will implement a phased approach to require inspections of vessels at an earlier age. This change reflects the organisation’s continued commitment to improving safety st...

In the wake of the devastation caused by Hurricane Milton and Hurricane Helene, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NCLH) has announced a total contribution of $80,000 to the American Red Cross to help those in affected communities. In addition to the $30,000 it previously donated to the Red Cross to support Hurricane Helene relief efforts, it will match up to $50,000 more in public donations toward Hurricane Milton relief efforts. This contribution aims to provide immediate relief to the comm...

Eleven European entities specialising in turbomachinery, new fuels and combustion, energy conversion systems, gas turbines, bearing systems, heat recovery, digital twins, shipbuilding, and project consulting have united in the European project MARPOWER (an acronym for Efficient zero-emissions gas turbine POWER system for MARitime transport). CO2 emissions Their goal is to replace fossil fuels in the maritime sector, reduce emissions, and marine pollution, and ultimately help combat the de...