Marine
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SSPA helps the industry to set sail
In response to rapidly growing demand, SSPA expands its services in maritime wind propulsion and introduces the new business segment “Wind-Powered Ships”. A special team of consultants, experts, and naval architects will support the maritime industry with independent guidance and assessments of wind-powered ships. Reducing fuel consumption High fuel prices…
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Perro Negro 11 baptized and joined the Saipem fleet
Built-in China by Cimc in Longkou it was taken on a long-term bareboat charter Saipem has announced the christening ceremony of the new Jack-up Perro Negro 11 which will add to the drilling fleet of the recently recapitalized Italian group with 2 billion euros. The event, held on 8 July…
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Aurelia focused on retrofit solutions for vessel low-emission sailing
Since steel price and delivery became a huge challenge for the whole newbuild maritime industry, Aurelia has focused on retrofit solutions studying the potential of existing vessels and converting them for low emission sailing. They believe that retrofitting is one of the most impactful solutions to quickly reduce CO2 emissions…
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World Bank : Unpacking the Plastics Challenge
Using Knowledge, Policies, and Innovation to Improve Lives Plastics are here to stay. They are easy and inexpensive to make and have been a significant driver for development. But plastic waste has become an omnipresent threat – with public health, livelihoods, and the environment all suffering. Plastic can take hundreds…
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LHM 550 mobile harbour cranes arrive at Port of Newcastle around July/August
Port of Newcastle’s existing project cargo, general cargo and container handling capability will be further enhanced following a $28.4-million investment in two Liebherr LHM 550 mobile harbour cranes and associated infrastructure at the Port’s versatile Mayfield 4 berth. This investment is part of the Port’s assertive diversification agenda to realise…
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Alphaliner.: MSC’s growth is unrivaled within container shipping
MSC Signs the UN Global Compact Sustainable Ocean Principles While Cosco and Maersk, among others, have declined in regards to capacity, the world’s leading container carrier, MSC, is leaving its competitors way behind through major acquisitions of second-hand ships and a wide-ranging order book. With sky-high freight rates and bottlenecks in…
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Port of Rotterdam : Shell to start building Europe’s biggest green hydrogen plant
Europe’s largest green hydrogen plant will be built on Maasvlakte 2. Shell has taken the final investment decision for this. The futuristic plant will be named Holland Hydrogen I and is expected to be operational in 2025. The 200MW electrolyser will be constructed on the Tweede Maasvlakte in the port…
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Dryad Global : The Weekly update for the Maritime Security Professiona
Dryad Global weekly reports the global maritime security situation : On 03 July, Turkish authorities detained a Russian cargo ship that Ukraine claims were carrying stolen grain. Ukraine has accused Russia of stealing grain from seized Ukrainian territories. Russia has previously denied that Russia stole any Ukrainian grain. In further…
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Is THOR’s superpower shipping’s silver bullet?
Shipbuilder and designer Ulstein is looking to take its revolutionary Thorium-powered vessel concept from the drawing board to the deep blue sea. Is this the solution that industry, and society, have been searching for to enable a truly sustainable maritime future? Everything about the launch of ULSTEIN THOR was unexpected.…
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ABB to power Japan’s first electric tugboat for efficient and sustainable operations
ABB contracted by IHI Power Systems Co., Ltd. develops an electric tug for the ports of Tokyo Bay for Japanese towage specialist Tokyo Kisen Co. Ltd The newbuild tug will feature ABB’s award-winning power system platform Onboard DC Grid™, which enables simple, flexible, and functional integration of energy sources and…
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