Ships & Boats
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ABB and MAN join forces to deliver dual-fuel electric propulsion concept
The concept will focus on increasing the operational flexibility and reducing the carbon footprint of LNG carriers. Switzerland-based ABB and German engine manufacturer MAN Energy Solutions have reached a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to work together on a dual-fuel electric plant concept. This concept will be based on MAN’s new…
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The new one-stop shop for the offshore wind industry : SAL Renewables becomes Atheleon
SAL Renewables acquired both the jack-up vessels Wind Lift I and Thor in 2021 and 2022 and completed a number of projects in and around the waters of northern Europe. Today, the dedicated offshore unit for service, maintenance and installation is taking a new step on its journey: The company…
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Maritime Compliance: Load Lines ( Videos )
A ship’s waterline is the line where its hull meets the surface of the water. A load line, also called Plimsoll mark, is a marking indicating the extent to which the weight of a load may safely submerge a ship, by way of a waterline limit. It is positioned amidships…
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DNV signs MOU with SIT to promote maritime decarbonization and digitalization
Partners to collaborate on knowledge exchange and research initiatives to further advance the industry’s ‘2D’ efforts in the Singapore maritime ecosystem. DNV has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) to explore opportunities to advance net-zero ambitions in Singapore’s maritime sector and actively support…
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Høglund to deliver Integrated Automation System for Seaspan newbuilds at CIMC SOE shipyard
Høglund chosen to develop and deliver IAS for the first LNG bunkering vessels to operate along the west coast of North America Høglund Marine Solutions will deliver integrated automation system (IAS) for three newbuild LNG bunkering vessels (LNGBVs). The IAS will seamlessly connect the cargo handling, control and electrical propulsion…
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CMA CGM orders seven new biogas-powered ships to serve the French West Indies
During a trip to Martinique and Guadeloupe, Rodolphe Saadé, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the CMA CGM Group, announced the rollout of seven new container ships powered by biogas to enhance and modernize services to the French West Indies. A new series of seven container ships to enhance…
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Finnlines celebrates 75 years of shipping – new vessels and sights on the horizon
Finnlines has a long and successful history in Finland, but the focus is to continue to develop, do better and look full ahead. Finnlines is the major carrier of imports and exports in Finland and the series of three new Eco ships will reduce the environmental footprint further. Today, Finnlines…
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Crowley and Eastern Pacific Shipping Partner for Four LNG-Fueled Containership Newbuilds
The latest generation 1400-TEU dual fuel quartet reflects both organizations’ commitment to the industry’s clean energy transition U.S. shipping and logistics company Crowley has awarded Singapore-based Eastern Pacific Shipping (EPS) a contract for the charter of four newbuild containerships powered by liquified natural gas (LNG) for Crowley’s U.S.-Central America trade.…
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Sanmar Shipyards and IGUS have joined their expertise to build “Shore Electric Bunkering System
Sanmar Shipyards makes five deliveries in a week Sanmar Shipyards has joined forces with IGUS, the world’s largest energy chain systems manufacturer, to develop and build a new compact ‘electric bunkering’ system that can supply various vessel types with onshore power. By joining forces and expertise, the two companies have…
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ClassNK and DBJ roll out Zero-Emission Accelerating Ship Finance programme
The programme aims to help the maritime industry achieve its decarbonisation targets. Ship classification society Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (ClassNK) and the Development Bank of Japan (DBJ) have launched a Zero-Emission Accelerating Ship Finance Programme for the maritime industry. The main aim of the programme is to help the maritime industry…
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