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Classification society - DNV presented Hanwha Ocean with an Approval in Principle (AiP) for an innovative 270,000cbm LNG carrier. The design maximises cargo capacity, while optimising vessel performance. The new 345m long LNG carrier by Hanwha Ocean was heralded as a 'ground-breaking achievement' by Vidar Dolonen, Regional Manager, Korea & Japan, DNV, when he presented the AiP to Jong Seo Kim, COO of Hanwha Ocean, at Hanwha Ocean’s office in Okpo. LNG carrier development DNV is hono...

A new kit, the HK5, has been developed to electrify recreational and professional boats with internal combustion engines and shaftline transmissions in a simple and efficient manner. This kit enables boats to navigate silently and with zero emissions using electric power. New kit - the HK5 Massimo Labruna, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of AS Labruna, said "We have evolved the previous solutions, further simplifying the application and optimising cooling and electronics. The kit includes a...

Båtbygg AS has placed an order with Brunvoll for a complete propulsion and manoeuvring solution for Austral Fisheries' new longline fishing vessel. The vessel is designed by Marin Teknikk AS for operation in the Antarctic Ocean, surrounded by some of the world’s harshest weather conditions. The new vessel named “Austral Odyssey” will have a length of 70 metres and a breadth of 14.6 metres. Propulsion and manoeuvring The propulsion and manoeuvring so...

ABS signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to work with key stakeholders in Korea to develop and demonstrate a 3D printing system for ocean-going vessels. Using a digital library for the design process, the system aims to support rapid maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) by using 3D printing, also known as additive manufacturing (AM), to manufacture parts on a vessel while at sea. Approval and certification process ABS joins project partners Ulsan Metropolitan City, Ulsan ICT Promoti...

The PHOENIX HARMONIA, a liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) powered very large LPG/ammonia carrier, has been constructed by Namura Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. (Namura) and delivered to MOL Energia Pte. Ltd., a Singapore-based company of Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Group on September 29. Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., a part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group, supported Namura and contributed to the delivery of the vessel, based on a technical cooperation agreement executed between the two companie...

ClassNK has granted its Innovation Endorsement for Products & Solutions to a Berthing Aid System developed by Furuno Electric Co., Ltd (Furuno). In order to promote the spread and development of innovative technologies, ClassNK has offered Innovation Endorsement for Products & Solutions. ClassNK supports the deployment of products and services through third-party certification for equipment and software technology with innovative functions. Situational awareness Berthing Aid System us...

Peel Ports Group has announced it has significantly reduced its greenhouse gas emissions across its port facilities, cutting these by almost a third since 2020. The reduction is revealed in the group’s new 51-page ESG report-one of the most detailed reports of its kind to be produced by any UK port operator of similar size. As the country’s second largest port operator, Peel Ports has published the document to showcase its commitment to sustainable port operations. Scope 1 emi...

A new and space-efficient retrofit methanol storage solution from SRC Group has received Approval in Principle from Lloyd’s Register, signifying that no major conceptual issues have been identified as standing in the way of its securing classification approval and regulatory compliance. Methanol Superstorage offers the potential for ships with years of service ahead to be considered for transition to a marine fuel established as a frontrunner for meeting IMO targets to cut greenhouse gas...

“Nuclear energy has moved beyond a wildcard option and into the mainstream of potential solutions for a more sustainable maritime industry. Nuclear energy is not just about the potential for a reactor to operate on a ship. With advanced nuclear technology, the potential is so much more.” That was the message from ABS Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Christopher J. Wiernicki, who welcomed nuclear energy experts, government representatives, academia, and senior maritime industry p...

Accelleron has signed a strategic partnership with METIS Cyberspace Technology that will expand the number of marine installations and power generation facilities that can use data analytics to improve turbocharger operation and maintenance. METIS develops data-collecting hardware and IoT solutions that can be easily deployed in vessels and facilities to achieve automated, real-time data availability. Under the cooperation, METIS will provide onboard and cloud-based data infrastructure to Accel...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Siemens Smart Infrastructure has released key insights into the divisive nature of the infrastructure transition in a new report, titled “Siemens Infrastructure Transition Monitor 2023: The Great Divide on The Path to Net Zero.” Data from the report reveals that there is limited alignment on priorities and how best to progress towards a decarbonised and resource-efficient world. Whilst more than half of people surveyed believe the infrastructure transition is accelerating in their r...

Rodman Polyships S.A.U., a Rodman Group shipyard specialised in the building of all types of GRP (Glass Fibre Reinforced Polyester) boats, has delivered a new professional boat to the Maritime Service of the Spanish Civil Guard. She is the new Rodman 66, a monohull, cabin type construction, with an aluminium hull and deck and a superstructure in glass fibre reinforced polyester (GRP) using hybrid multi-axial materials of aramid and E-glass and other synthetic and mineral fibres. New Rodman 66...

“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...

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...

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...

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...

At Gastech 2023, DNV granted a design verification report (DVR) for the AI-based autonomous navigation system "HiNAS Control". This system was a joint project between Avikus, a navigation specialist, and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries. Following the evaluation, the Liberian International Ship and Corporate Registry (LISCR) has also given an Approval in Principle (AiP) for this system. HiNAS Control system The "HiNAS Control" system employs artificial intelligence (AI) and augmented reality (AR)...

Globally renowned classification society - DNV has granted an Approval in Principle (AiP) certificate to Hudong-Zhonghua’s new design of a 271,000 cbm LNG carrier, making it the largest vessel of its kind in the world. Innovative concept On the inaugural day of Gastech 2023, held in Singapore, DNV’s global Business Director of Gas Carriers & FSRU, Martin Cartwright, presented the AiP certificate to Song Wei, Chief Technical Officer of Hudong Zhonghua Shipbuilding Company Limite...

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...

NSSLGlobal, a global pioneer in satellite communications and IT solutions, and renowned ship management company - Hermann Lohmann Bereederungen (HLB) have agreed to extend their existing partnership.  HLB continues its digitalisation journey enjoying the operational and economic benefits that SMART technology brings, it will continue to leverage NSSLGlobal’s powerful SMART@SEA intelligent IT management solution, world-class VSAT IP@SEA network and FusionIP service on 15 vessels. NSS...

A significant step towards the realisation of sustainable shipping and a zero-emission future has been taken, as the Finnish major energy efficiency solution provider - WE Tech Solutions (WE Tech) joined forces with one of the largest Japanese general trading companies - Mitsui & Co., Ltd (Mitsui). In landmark agreements, WE Tech further strengthens its position as a global energy efficiency solution major by calling in Mitsui’s strategic investment leading it to be a significant mino...