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ClassNK has released "Guidelines for Fuel Cell Power Systems On Board Ships (Second Edition)", which cover safety provisions related to the design of ships powered by fuel cells as well as fuel cell power systems themselves, coming in anticipation of the growing adoption of fuel cells in maritime transport. Fuel cells are power systems that use electrical energy obtained from the chemical reaction between hydrogen and oxygen. Notably, they do not emit CO2 during electricity generation, position...

ClassNK is hosting the "EU-ETS Seminar-Get Ready for EU Allowance in the Shipping Sector" in Singapore, inviting experts in EU Allowance (EUA) trading. It aims to share insights and guidance to help shipping companies prepare for the upcoming carbon credit scheme required for ships operating in EU waters.  Following the recent amendments to the EU Directive for EU Emissions Trading System (EU-ETS) that extend its scope to the shipping sector, shipping companies will be mandated to manage E...

On the 15th September, Maritime UK, in collaboration with Women in Transport and sponsored by Hill Dickinson, hosted an epoch-making summit that showcased early findings from the Women in Transport Equity Index Project. The Summit convened during London International Shipping Week 2023 at Hill Dickinson's City of London offices and spotlighted vital challenges and opportunities in gender diversity within the transport sector. Key Findings included: The majority of women in transport sector...

Babcock has signed a five-year contract with the Ministry of Defence to provide input into the detailed design for the new ‘Ship Submersible Nuclear AUKUS‘ (SSN-A) submarines, which will replace the Astute Class from the late 2030s. This is also the chosen design that Australia will use to build their new fleet, following the announcement from the Australian, United Kingdom and United States Governments regarding the optimal pathway for acquisition of nuclear-powered submarines unde...

Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., a Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group company based in Yokohama, delivered Fuel Gas Supply System (FGSS) (Note), a liquefied natural gas (LNG) fuel gas supply system for high-pressure dual-fuel marine engine to Shin Kurushima Dockyard Co., Ltd at the end of August 2023. The FGSS ordered by Shin Kurushima Dockyard feature an optimised cargo space layout utilising a modular design for exceptional space-saving and maintenance access, a shortened construction...

MacGregor, part of Cargotec, has been chosen to deliver RoRo equipment for two of the world's first methanol-fuelled Pure Car and Truck Carriers (PCTC) for China Merchant Energy Shipping to be built at China Merchants Heavy Industry (Jiangsu) Co., Ltd. in China. The order was booked into Cargotec’s 2023 third-quarter orders. The vessels are to be delivered to the owner between the third and fourth quarter of 2025. MacGregor's scope of supply MacGregor's scope of supply is to design and...

Crowley and ABS, a pioneering provider in maritime classification and advisory services, have entered an agreement to jointly explore how to advance the use of augmented and virtual reality technologies for vessels and other marine environments. The ABS partnership agreement builds on Crowley’s new service network using augmented reality on select vessels. The crew wears goggle technology to provide real-time visuals of ship equipment to remote technicians to collaborate on soluti...

Accelleron has signed a new three-year agreement to deliver turbocharger services to Starlite Ferries Inc. The passenger ferry operator, located in the Philippines, has extended the scope as well as the duration of their Turbo LifecycleCare agreement, adding one further vessel to the seven previously covered. Furthermore, Accelleron’s digital engine optimisation solution Tekomar Xpert is newly implemented on all eight vessels. Service planning and spare parts Starlite Ferries, Inc. is o...

ABS and Asiatic Lloyd Maritime LLP, a member of the AL Group, have signed a joint development project (JDP) to study the feasibility of converting the fuel system of an ultramax bulk carrier, from conventional diesel to methanol.  The study is focused on a series of up to eight ABS Classed ultramax bulk carriers ordered for construction in the New Hantong Shipyard, China, for AL Group. Author's quote “Converting vessel propulsion systems to take advantage of the decarbonisation pot...

ABS awarded approval in principle (AIP) to Samsung Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. (SHI) for its cyber resilience systems design. As technologies have expanded, automation systems have become more complex and integrated, and autonomous functions are being introduced, the probabilities of cyber-related incidents have increased. ABS found that the SHI system meets cyber resilience requirements established in the ABS Rules for Building & Classing Marine Vessels and IACS UR E26 C...

Crowley has appointed Kollin Fencil as senior vice president and general manager to lead its Crowley Fuels business unit, which serves energy logistics needs throughout Alaska with a network land transportation and marine services and facilities. Fencil will join Crowley after serving as senior vice president, operations, of global energy company Santos Ltd. in Alaska, where he led all operations functions, including driving the implementation of its strategic plan for the business unit. He pre...

The Port of Rotterdam Authority and Yokogawa Electric Corporation have initiated a feasibility study into increasing cross-industry integration for the efficient use of energy and utilities in the Rotterdam industrial cluster to contribute to ambitious regional decarbonisation goals. A first scan showed that optimising the use of electricity and utilities across companies could yield cost savings as high as 5%. Individual companies in the petrochemical industry have generally highly optimised t...

VSTEP and Captain AI are partnering to transform maritime training with advanced simulator data. With NAUTIS, VSTEP enables the cost-effective generation of datasets essential for training an AI model that is able to drive an autonomous vessel. This collaboration’s focus on enhanced computer vision, dynamic state sampling and AI-driven traffic simulation underscores VSTEP’s commitment to innovation and enabling learning by simulation. Dynamic state sampling VSTEP will be the firs...

Newport Shipping announced that it took part in the London International Shipping Week (LISW23) 2023, where it held two presentations to discuss decarbonisation and reveal their latest innovation - NAV.

Babcock’s LGE business, which is globally renowned in liquefied gas solutions, has won a milestone contract from a ship owner in South Korea to deliver its first cutting-edge ecoCO2® cargo handling system for two 22,000 cubic metres liquefied CO2 (LCO2) carriers.  In an exciting development for the business, the ecoCO2® cargo handling system is the world’s first cargo handling and re-liquefaction system for a low-pressure cargo tank design. Babcock attains contract to...

SAIM Marine will be present at the 63rd edition of the Genoa International Boat Show from 21 to 26 September 2023: six days dedicated to boating with exhibitors coming from all over the world, with the best proposals in the nautical sector and the latest innovations. Genoa International Boat Show 2023 will once again involve and unite manufacturers and enthusiasts in the most representative event of nautical excellence. An opportunity to admire sailing boats, outboard motors, inflatable boats,...

Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), the premier shipbuilding and ship repair company in India, delivered the 11th Electric Hybrid 100 Pax Water Metro Ferry BY 135 to Kochi Water Metro. The occasion was marked by the Delivery Protocol Signing ceremony held at CSL, in the presence 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 protocol document...

Pioneering provider of secure maritime data communications software, GTMaritime, has received certification to the ISO/IEC 27001 international standard for information security management systems (ISMS).  Defining requirements for an ISMS, ISO/IEC 27001 establishes a holistic approach to information security that encompasses people, policies and technology. Compliance with the standard is evidence that an organisation has created a comprehensive system to asses and manage information secur...

Nexans Marine Operations AS and Ulstein Verft entered into a contract for the construction of a large DP3 cable-laying vessel. The vessel, an ST-297 CLV design by Skipsteknisk, is an updated version of the Nexans Aurora, delivered in 2021. “We awarded the contract for a new vessel to Ulstein after an extensive tendering process, where Ulstein’s track record, including the delivery of Nexans Aurora, was important factors in deciding on the shipyard Ulstein Verft yet ag...

Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding has begun construction on a 289-foot service operation vessel (SOV) for a Crowley-ESVAGT joint venture that will house and transport technicians to maintain U.S. offshore wind farms. This vessel, for the joint venture - CREST Wind, will operate under a long-term charter with Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy. September 21, 2023 marked the ceremonial start of construction for the vessel, and senior leaders from the partner companies around the country came to Door Coun...

Mayor Steve Rotheram has announced appointments to a new Business and Enterprise Board for the Liverpool City Region. The new board has taken over the role of the Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) in providing a voice for business in the area. Business leaders from across the city region and its key growth sectors have been named on the new board including Interim CEO of Mersey Maritime, Ruth Wood. New Business and Enterprise Board appointed In appointing the Board, the Combined Authority ha...

Isle of Man Maritime has joined Maritime UK, the umbrella body and collective voice for the UK’s maritime sector. The maritime industries come together through Maritime UK to make progress on key areas of shared interest. Maritime UK’s national priorities are people, competitiveness, regional growth, environment, and innovation. Isle of Man Maritime joins Maritime UK Isle of Man Maritime is the latest organisation to join the national umbrella body, Maritime UK Isle of Man Mariti...

The European Shipping Summit 2023 in Brussels 19-20 September brought together representatives from across the maritime industry, government, finance, as well as energy and technology industries to address some of the most pressing topics for the future of the industry and of Europe. Making the most of this unique platform, the World Shipping Council gathered people and organisations to drive progress on the availability of renewable maritime fuels and the fight against drug trafficking. While...

Global shipping and energy supply chain pioneer Crowley has teamed with nuclear power provider BWX Technologies, Inc. through a memorandum of understanding for a ship concept that has the potential to generate alternative, zero-carbon emission energy for defence and disaster needs by including a microreactor on board. The new memorandum of understanding with BWXT’s Advanced Technologies subsidiary will allow both companies to jointly pursue and develop opportunities relative to the design...

Swiss marine power company WinGD has signed a memorandum of understanding with KSS Line to explore X‑DF‑A engines for future newbuild projects. The companies will focus on 52cm- and 62cm-bore versions of the dual-fuel ammonia engines, suitable for midsize and very large gas carriers (VLGC). The agreement is the latest of several collaborations under which WinGD is working with experts from across key shipbuilding locations and vessel segments to develop its ammonia capabilities. Building signi...

Peel Ports Clydeport Cluster has achieved ISO-9001 re-certification, extending scope to include Dublin Port. Greenock and KGV ports, part of Peel Ports’ Clydeport Cluster, have reached a significant milestone by achieving ISO-9001 re-certification. What makes this achievement even more noteworthy is that the scope of the certification has been extended to include Dublin Port. Peel Ports Clydeport Cluster attains ISO-9001 re-certification ISO-9001 is an internationally recognised standar...

MPC Container Ships ASA will present at the Pareto Securities' 30th Annual Energy Conference, on September 21, at 10:20 CEST.

Babcock has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Cosworth, propulsion experts, to explore the use of hybrid systems in military land vehicles. Under the agreement, the companies will work together to deliver the systems to convert fuel to electricity in military vehicles. Hybrid propulsion methods Babcock will integrate Cosworth’s ‘Cat Gen’ (Catalytic Generator) into a 70 Series Toyota Land Cruiser which forms part of Babcock’s General Logistics Vehicle (GLV...

ABS joined Maersk and global dignitaries for the official naming ceremony of the first containership ever to sail on green methanol, a Maersk feeder vessel built to ABS Class, the LAURA MAERSK. Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, served as the vessel sponsor, christening the LAURA MAERSK, following tradition, with a bottle of champagne. Dual-fuel engine vessels The 32,300-dwt feeder vessel is the first of 19 dual-fuel engine vessels that can sail on green methanol Th...

Danfoss North America President, Rick Sporrer presented Danfoss’ most recent whitepaper, 'Roadmap for Decarbonising Cities', on September 19, 2023, at the Chrysler Building, in New York City, USA. The presentation was part of a three-day Sustainability Summit, organised by the Danish Consulate during Climate Week NYC. Organised by Climate Group and run in coordination with the United Nations and the City of New York, Climate Week brings together providers from business, government and the...