General News

Renewable power technology expert Eco Marine Power (EMP) has begun a detailed study on the practical applications of its EnergySail and Aquarius MRE technologies onboard ships, in conjunction with several industry partners.

It has taken a while, but cruise owners and operators are discovering their own reasons for investigating new power technologies, writes Stevie Knight.

Siemens has completed the first full load engine tests of additive manufactured (AM) turbine blades, installed on a 13MW SGT-400 industrial gas turbine.

A new hybrid electric ferry has been launched by the Taiwanese harbour city of Kaohsiung to curb greenhouse and diesel emissions in the area.

Ballast Water Management Systems expert, Techcross Inc, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Damen Ship Repair Harbor & Voyage to provide retrofit installation on its existing vessels.

Evoqua Water Technologies has established a new maintenance and service initiative for operators electrochlorination marine growth prevention systems (MGPS).

Wärtsilä and Tallink Grupp have signed a five-year maintenance agreement for a new ro-pax ferry Megastar.

Wärtsilä and Carnival Corporation are strengthening their efforts to maintain cruise ship safety and reliability with the signing of a new 12-year maintenance agreement for Carnival vessels.

After an assessment of energy saving solutions, the Energy Technologies Institute believes the UK fleet could achieve a 30% reduction in fuel costs by using innovative technologies.