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INDUSTRY NEWS

INDUSTRY NEWS

The maritime industry has long been a beacon of innovation, and the Motorship Award shines a spotlight on individuals and teams pushing boundaries in sustainable, efficient, and groundbreaking technology.

25th November 2024

This year’s winner of the Motorship Award

25th November 2024

EMISSIONS REDUCTION TECHNOLOGY

EMISSIONS REDUCTION TECHNOLOGY

Gibdock Shipyard and Armada Technologies have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore the integration of Armada’s Passive Air Lubrication System (PALS) into vessels serviced by Gibdock.

17th October 2024

Gibdock and Armada Technologies join forces for PALS

17th October 2024

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

A pioneering project exploring the technical feasibility of onboard carbon capture and storage (OCCS) for the maritime sector has concluded that the technology could play a significant role in reducing greenhouse gas…

10th October 2024

Project demonstrates potential of onboard carbon capture

10th October 2024

INDUSTRY NEWS

INDUSTRY NEWS

The suspension of the US port strike, following an agreement between the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and the USMX (United States Maritime Alliance), brings temporary relief to the shipping industry. 

7th October 2024

US Ports strike suspended, but automation dispute looms

7th October 2024

INDUSTRY NEWS

INDUSTRY NEWS

Hamburg’s Becker Marine Systems, a maritime manoeuvring and energy-saving technologies company, has just unveiled two innovative products designed to optimise vessel performance: the Becker Daggerboard and Becker Steering Gear.

6th September 2024

SMM live: Becker Marine Systems launches its Daggerboard and Steering Gear

6th September 2024

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

At this year’s SMM, MAN ES hosted a panel discussion on the retrofit market and future fuels. The speakers were: Silke Lehmköster, managing director fleet at Hapag-Lloyd, Henning Jongebloed, sales manager at…

6th September 2024

SMM live: MAN panel discussion on the retrofit market

6th September 2024

CLASSIFICATION SOCIETIES

CLASSIFICATION SOCIETIES

Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore (BV) has announced a series of key leadership appointments aimed at strengthening its global operations and accelerating its LEAP | 28 strategy.

6th August 2024

BV bolsters leadership team to drive growth and sustainability

6th August 2024

BATTERY HYBRIDS & FULL-ELECTRIC VESSELS

BATTERY HYBRIDS & FULL-ELECTRIC VESSELS

A recently formalised Greek commitment to Stena RoRo’s E-Flexer concept has given extra dimension to one of the industry’s most extensive ro-pax newbuild series projects to date and has demonstrated the ever-widening…

22nd July 2024

Building on a versatile Ro-Pax platform

22nd July 2024

BATTERIES, SUPERCAPACITORS, FUEL CELLS AND OTHER ENERGY STORAGE TECHNOLOGY

BATTERIES, SUPERCAPACITORS, FUEL CELLS AND OTHER ENERGY STORAGE TECHNOLOGY

ClassNK has released new guidance for safety related to the design of ships powered by fuel cells, as well as fuel cell power systems themselves.

2nd October 2023

New safety guidelines for fuel cell powered ships

2nd October 2023

INDUSTRY NEWS

INDUSTRY NEWS

The UK P&I Club and TT Club have signed up for Safetytech Accelerator’s Cargo Fire & Loss Innovation Initiative (CFLII) becoming the first insurers to join the programme.

5th September 2023

Maritime insurers join drive to improve cargo safety

5th September 2023