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2-STROKE & 4-STROKE

2-STROKE & 4-STROKE

Cummins’ proposal to collaborate with maritime partners in the development and deployment of a methanol conversion kit for its QSK60 engine has qualified for UK research funding.

24th November 2023

UK Backs Methanol Retrofit Project

24th November 2023

NEWS PFF

NEWS PFF

Delegates who attended the technical visit on the third day of the Propulsion and Future Fuels conference were lucky enough to visit SKF Marine. 

24th November 2023

The learning continues at SKF Marine

24th November 2023

NEWS PFF

NEWS PFF

While technologies and supply infrastructure for methanol, hydrogen and ammonia fuel are emerging, the decarbonisation of LNG generated significant interest amongst delegates.

24th November 2023

Fuels in focus as shipowners plan for long-range targets

24th November 2023

NEWS PFF

NEWS PFF

A diverse day one at The Motorship’s 44th Propulsion & Future Fuels Conference featured deep dives on emerging emissions regulations and the ship solution that will help operators achieve them.

24th November 2023

Conference calls shipping to decarbonisation action stations

24th November 2023

GENERAL NEWS

GENERAL NEWS

Shipowner Gerdes Green, a joint venture between Reederei Gerdes and Over-C, has received a grant from Germany’s Ministry of Digital Affairs and Transport towards the cost of investment in sustainable innovations for a pair of coastal vessels. The…

23rd November 2023

German federal funding for low-emission coaster newbuildings

23rd November 2023

GENERAL NEWS

GENERAL NEWS

Steerprop, a leading designer and manufacturer of high-performance propulsion systems, has been chosen to supply advanced ice-classed bow thrusters to the Canadian Coast Guard’s new Polar Icebreaker. The ship will be designed…

23rd November 2023

Steerprop Bow Thrusters For Canada’s New Polar Icebreaker

23rd November 2023

2-STROKE & 4-STROKE

2-STROKE & 4-STROKE

China Merchants Energy Shipping (CMES), the Shanghai-listed shipping giant and daughter company of China Merchants Heavy Industry (CMHI), has ordered the world’s first dual-fuel methanol-fuelled very large crude carrier (VLCC).

23rd November 2023

First dual-fuel methanol-burning VLCC order confirmed

23rd November 2023

REPAIR & CONVERSION

REPAIR & CONVERSION

Hafnia, the Singapore-headquartered tanker operator, has awarded Wärtsilä the contract to supply propulsion solutions for ten oil and chemical tankers. 

23rd November 2023

Hafnia orders orders Wärtsilä propulsion retrofits for tankers

23rd November 2023

ENERGY SAVING DEVICES

ENERGY SAVING DEVICES

Underscoring the Grimaldi Group’s commitment to the ro-ro multipurpose vessel type for long-haul or deep-sea liner service, the G5 newbuild generation is being phased into trade between northern Europe and West Africa.

23rd November 2023

Grimaldi Shows Faith In Con-Ro Concept

23rd November 2023

SHIPS & YARDS

SHIPS & YARDS

Norwegian operator Aasen Shipping has ordered three hybrid-powered, self-discharging minibulkers from Royal Bodewes in the north Netherlands. 

23rd November 2023

Dutch Yard Books Hybrid Self-Dischargers

23rd November 2023