Ships & Boats
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Damen: Vale Verde orders second CSD based on trust
A new order for CSD 350 from Vale Verde Brazilian company Constructora Vale Verde has placed a repeat order for a cutter suction dredger, type CSD350, with Damen Shipyards. This dredger is a sister vessel to Amsterdam, which was delivered in 2019. The Brazilian contractor Vale Verde opted for another…
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Damen Maaskant Shipyards Stellendam delivers 38-metre Beam Trawler to Rederij Long Ships
Damen Maaskant Shipyards Stellendam has successfully delivered a 38-meter Beam Trawler to Belgium-based Rederij Long Ships. A special ceremony took place on the quayside of the appropriately named ‘Beam Trawler street’, in front of the Flemish Fish Auction in Zeebrugge. During the naming ceremony, the new vessel was christened Z91…
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Eidesvik Offshore wins contract extension for PSV Viking Princess
Wintershall Dea has declared options to extend the contract for the supply vessel Viking Princess from January 2022 in direct continuation of the current contract, extending the firm period to January 2023. Viking Princess was the world’s first offshore vessel with a battery hybrid energy storage solution replacing a traditional…
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ABB launches C-CAMs automation solution for merchant marine vessels ( VIDEO )
C-CAMs is a user-friendly solution that automates and integrates control, alarm, and monitoring of critical systems onboard Designed for merchant marine applications, the solution is the first of its kind to offer access to system data via mobile devices ABB’s newly launched C-CAMs automation solution applies to vessel systems, power…
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K Line, Itochu and others collaborate on ammonia-powered ship project
The project aims to introduce ammonia-powered vessels by 2028. Japanese shipping firm Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K Line), along with four other companies, has been chosen for a project named Green Innovation Fund Project / Development Project for Next-Generation Ships / Development of Ammonia-Fuelled Ships. The other selected firms are Itochu…
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ABS and AVEVA Join Forces to Unlock Real-time Digitalization and Decarbonization Insights for Shipping Industry
(HOUSTON) Shipbuilders, owners, and operators can drive improved operational performance and meet critical sustainability goals, powered by a new strategic alliance between ABS, a leading global provider of classification and technical advisory services to the marine and offshore industries, and AVEVA, a global leader in industrial software, driving digital transformation…
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Seaspan Ferries to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
Using carbon-neutral Renewable Natural Gas in LNG-powered vessels NORTH VANCOUVER, B.C. – This week, Seaspan Ferries Corporation (Seaspan) became the first Canadian marine company to pilot the use of Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) to reduce greenhouse gas emissions produced by its roll-on, roll-off liquefied natural gas (LNG) powered marine fleet.…
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IWSA ; Michelin joins the International Windship Association
The WISAMO project, an innovative solution contributing to the decarbonization of maritime shipping A further illustration of the Group’s “all-sustainable” strategy From last June 2021, Michelin has transformed ambition into action by presenting one innovation that addresses some of the major challenges impacting the future of mobility. Designed to make…
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Stena join hands with Proman to develop methanol retrofit solutions
One of the world’s largest producers of methanol, Proman has joined hands with shipping company Stena to develop retrofitting and supply solutions for the existing vessels to help them adapt to methanol as their fuel source. Citing data the companies said that currently there are 70,000 vessels around the world…
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Bollinger Shipyards Delivers 46th Fast Response Cutter Ahead of Schedule
Bollinger Lockport reopened October 10th after a three-week shutdown due to sustaining significant damage in Hurricane Ida USCGC John Scheuerman is the fifth of six cutters destined for overseas operations in Manama, Bahrain Bollinger Shipyards LLC (Bollinger) has delivered the newest Sentinel-class Fast Response Cutter (“FRC”), the USCGC John Scheuerman,…
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