Japanese maritime majors have completed the early phases of a cross-industry project aimed at creating a secure data-sharing framework between shipyards and shipowners to advance the use of digital twins throughout a ship’s lifecycle.
One of the largest construction support vessels (CSVs) in Solstad Offshore’s fleet is set to receive an energy-efficient upgrade said to allow “dramatic energy savings”. Kongsberg Maritime has been appointed to upgrade the Normand Sentinel from AZP 120 CP mechanical thruster to RD-AZ2600 rim-drive a
French sailing freight transport company TransOceanic Wind Transport (TOWT) has joined the Zero Emissions Ship Technology Association (ZESTAs), a non-profit organization dedicated to a sustainable marine industry.
When sailing in favorable conditions, the two BAR Technologies’ WindWings installed on the MV Pyxis Ocean reduced energy consumption of the main engine by 32% per nautical mile, DNV found in an interim report.
Shofu Maru, the “world’s first” coal carrier equipped with the Wind Challenger hard sail wind propulsion system, had achieved daily fuel savings by up to 17% and by 5 to 8% per voyage on average, Japanese shipping company Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL), the owner of the vessel, confirmed.
Japanese shipping company NYK and its group company MTI Co., in collaboration with Smert Design Co., have launched a trial to use 3D models in the initial design phase of a liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) tanker.
Stena RoRo, a subsidiary of Swedish ferry company Stena Line, has signed a conversion contract with China Merchants Jinling (Weihai) Shipyard for the installation of an additional cargo deck, increased thruster capacity and preparations for shore power onboard two ferries.
Swedish maritime battery system supplier Echandia has received an order from compatriot ferry company Öresundslinjen to provide a battery system for the conversion of M/S Hamlet from fossil fuel to full electrical operation.
Tristar Eships, the maritime logistics division of the Dubai-based Tristar Group, has selected services provided by Finnish technology group Wärtsilä to decarbonize its operations.
Japanese shipping company Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) has decided to equip its LR1 product tanker with Value Maritime’s Filtree system, an onboard CO2 capture system with a SOx scrubber.
Classification society ABS and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on clean energy development in the maritime domain and decarbonization of maritime operations.
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has partnered with Amazon Web Services (AWS), an Amazon.com company, to support the maritime industry’s digital transformation and green transition.
Rio Tinto, the world’s largest dry bulk shipper, has selected Alfa Laval’s air lubrication technology for one of its bulk carriers, as part of its focus to boost vessel energy efficiency and decarbonize shipping.
Singapore-based shipping company Pacific International Lines (PIL) and affiliated unit of China Classification Society (CCS), China Classification Society Wuhan Rules And Research Institute (CCSWR), have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) pledging to deepen cooperation in shipping decarboniz
