Month: February 2024

GENERAL NEWS

GENERAL NEWS

MacGregor, part of Cargotec, has launched a new and augmented gravity self-unloading system that will allow bulk carriers to deliver a wider variety of cargo, in greater volume. The new system, the…

6th February 2024

MacGregor launches new gravity self-unloading system

6th February 2024

BATTERIES, SUPERCAPACITORS, FUEL CELLS AND OTHER ENERGY STORAGE TECHNOLOGY

BATTERIES, SUPERCAPACITORS, FUEL CELLS AND OTHER ENERGY STORAGE TECHNOLOGY

Lloyd’s Register (LR) has awarded Approval in Principle (AiP) to Estonian State Fleet for hydrogen fuel-cell ferry designed by Finnish ship design and engineering company Deltamarin.

6th February 2024

LR AiP for H2 fuel-cell ferry for the Estonian State Fleet

6th February 2024

2-STROKE & 4-STROKE

2-STROKE & 4-STROKE

DNV has quantified the gains that owners of LNG carriers could expect to achieve using the new Dual Fuel, Electric+ (DFE+) solution developed by ABB and MAN Energy Solutions. Comprising MAN’s four-stroke 49/60DF…

6th February 2024

DNV study validates energy efficiency gains for DFE+ propulsion solution for LNGCs

6th February 2024

AMMONIA

AMMONIA

ClassNK has awarded an approval in principle (AiP) for the design of a prismatic ammonia fuel tank (IMO Type B independent tank) for container Ships developed by Planning and Design Center for…

6th February 2024

AiP for Type B NH3 fuel tank for container ships

6th February 2024

AMMONIA

AMMONIA

Babcock LGE has been awarded the contract to supply the cargo handling system and the fuel supply system for a series of six Very Large Ammonia Carriers (VLAC) on order at an…

6th February 2024

Cargo handling and FSS contract for VLAC series

6th February 2024

2-STROKE & 4-STROKE

2-STROKE & 4-STROKE

Belgian manufacturer ABC Engines has raised its game in the methanol-capable four-stroke market by winning the contract to power one of the largest cableships ever ordered.

5th February 2024

Belgian Maker Lands Methanol Engine Deal

5th February 2024

ENERGY SAVING DEVICES

ENERGY SAVING DEVICES

UK cargo vessel operator Carisbrooke Shipping is planning to adopt a new wind-assisted propulsion solution under a joint initiative with system developer GT Green Technologies and the University of Bristol. 

5th February 2024

Wingsail Retrofit for UK Cargo Ship

5th February 2024

GENERAL NEWS

GENERAL NEWS

Ulsan Port in South Korea has hosted its first green methanol ship-to-ship bunkering operation helping consolidate its position as a sustainable marine fueling location.

5th February 2024

Methanol bunkering milestone at Ulsan

5th February 2024

ENERGY SAVING DEVICES

ENERGY SAVING DEVICES

Oldendorff has signed an agreement with Norsepower Oy to install three Norsepower Rotor Sails on board a neo-Panamax bulk carrier.

5th February 2024

Oldendorff to retrofit Rotor Sails on bulker

5th February 2024

2-STROKE & 4-STROKE

2-STROKE & 4-STROKE

Fujian Mawei Shipbuilding and Xiamen Shipbuilding Industry in China have ordered 4 × MAN 10L32/44CR main engines in connection with the construction of 4 × 41,000 dwt oil-and-chemical tankers for German Tanker…

1st February 2024

MAN Propulsion Package to Power Tanker Quartet

1st February 2024