Marine
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WinGD’s X92-B engine has successfully passed its upgrade Type Approval Test (TAT)
WinGD’s X92-B engine, the biggest and most powerful two-stroke engine, has successfully passed its upgrade Type Approval Test (TAT) at engine builder HHI-EMD in Korea. Eight major classification societies were in attendance.The upgrade TAT addressed the increased firing pressure now available with the X92-B, providing further improvements to overall efficiency.…
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CRAIN Technologies suction wing gets green light from Bureau Veritas
French R&D office which specializes in nautical applications CRAIN Technologies (Centre de Recherche pour l’Architecture et l’Industrie Nautiques) has obtained approval in principle (AiP) from compatriot classification society Bureau Veritas (BV) for its suction wing SW270, an auxiliary wind propulsion device for cargo ships. Jointly developed by CRAIN and its…
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Windsock an indicator of wind speed and direction
Windsock (also called a wind cone) is a conical textile tube that resembles a giant sock. It can be used as a basic indicator of wind speed and direction, or as decoration. Denis Hains Hydrospatial Advocate posted via his group on LinkedIn They are typically used at airports to show…
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IMO : One step closer for Kenya’s National Maritime Security Strategy
Key officials from Kenyan Government Ministries and Agencies responsible for maritime security have attended a workshop (25-29 July) to review and finalize the country’s draft National Maritime Security Risk Register. Efforts to safeguard the region against strategic threats in line with the objectives of the Jeddah Amendment to the Djibouti…
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Establish world’s longest Green and Digital Corridor for efficient and sustainable shipping between Singapore and Port of Rotterdam
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and the Port of Rotterdam Authority has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to establish the world’s longest Green and Digital Corridor to enable low and zero carbon shipping. Signed by Ms. Quah Ley Hoon, Chief Executive of MPA, and Mr. Allard…
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The Back to Blue team participated in the 2022 Ocean Conference in Portugal
The Back to Blue team participated in the 2022 Ocean Conference in Portugal, a global event putting ocean sustainability on the radar of policymakers and businesses. The conference was a chance for us to test our findings from The Invisible Wave, a research initiative of Back to Blue conducted by…
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Smart Green Shipping announces £5m investment into FastRig wing sail technology
A three-year project backed by the Scottish Government and industry will develop and test fully automated, emission-reduction sail technology that can be retrofitted to merchant ships A collaborative three-year R&D project brings together major industry players including Malin, Drax, Peel Ports, and Lloyd’s Register The wind technology project will deliver…
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NYK and Shin-Nippon Kaiyosha Start Japan’s First 100% Biofuel Supply Trial for Ships
Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (hereinafter, NYK) and NYK Group company Shin-Nippon Kaiyosha Corporation (hereinafter, Shin-Nippon Kaiyosha) have started test navigation using Neste Renewable Diesel (hereinafter, NesteRD) supplied by Itochu Enex Co. Ltd. (hereinafter, Itochu Enex) in tugboats operated by Shin-Nippon Kaiyosha. This is the first case in Japan of a…
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Eric Eyo of Ince Group discusses why he joined ZESTAs Advisory Board
Eric Eyo specializes in all aspects of shipping and commercial dispute resolution. Eric handles disputes in relation to the full spectrum of shipping contracts including charter parties, contracts of affreightment, bills of lading, letters of indemnity, bank guarantees, MOAs, shipbuilding agreements as well as contracts for the sale and purchase…
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Harnessing data can tackle the ballast water quality challenge, says Optimarin
Ballasting operations in different parts of the world can be challenging due to wide variations in water quality. And this could make it difficult to achieve compliance with the IMO’s so-called D2 standard for ballast water discharges – even with a ballast water treatment system installed. The D2 standard,…
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