The Danish fuel cell manufacturer Blue World Technologies is readying to start series production of a fuel cell-based auxiliary power unit (APU) system running on methanol intended for the maritime market. The company wants its fuel cells to replace conventional diesel generators for power supply on
The maritime industry must take immediate collective action on an unprecedented scale to bring the decarbonization of the industry closer to the Paris 1.5°C trajectory, according to Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping. International and domestic shipping uses approximately 12.6 EJ
Schneider Electric and Ocean Renewable Power Company (ORPC) have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on microgrid projects and advance marine energy as a commercially-viable renewable energy source.
German engine manufacturing powerhouse MAN Energy Solutions demonstrated today the performance of its new dual-fuel four-stroke 49/60DF engine from the testbed in Augsburg, Germany. Based on the information presented today, MAN claims that its 49/60 DF engine offers a feasible decarbonization pathwa
The International Association of Dry Cargo Shipowners (INTERCARGO) has joined the critics of the Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII) framework voicing opposition to its use as a benchmark for medium-term measures as part of the IMO’s revised GHG Strategy. INTERCARGO said that its members expressed thei
Wave Energy Scotland (WES) has selected FloWave research facility of the University of Edinburgh to conduct tank testing campaigns of potential hybrid platforms which combine wind and wave energy technologies.
Liverpool City Region has signed an agreement with Korea Water Resources Corporation (K-water) to cooperate and share lessons that could help the region develop the world’s largest tidal power scheme on the River Mersey.
France-based wind propulsion developer Airseas has revealed the first pictures and video footage of its automated kite system Seawing in flight during ongoing transatlantic sea trials. The material is being revealed following the completion of the crucial initial stages of the trials, which are taki
The researchers of the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) and their partners have completed tests of a wave energy device in the Bay of Bengal, offshore southern India.
Marine robotics company Ocean Infinity has taken delivery of the first two robotic vessels that will form part of the high-tech Armada fleet. The two ships have left Vard Vung Tau shipyard in Vietnam and are headed to Norway and Vard Søviknes. “Armada 7801 and 7802 have set sail from Vietnam and are
French tidal energy developer Sabella has verified the power production curve of its D10 turbine through a certification issued by the classification group Bureau Veritas.
The 15th Offshore Energy Exhibition & Conference (OEEC) in Amsterdam once again proved to be a great success: as always, the two-day exhibition offered exciting networking opportunities, knowledge sharing, presentations, workshops and a lot more. Energy security, green hydrogen, human capital and fl
SEE MONSTER, a decommissioned North Sea platform’s new lease on life has now come to an end and it is expected to be recycled in the UK.
The largest ocean-going vessels, which are the largest polluters, can reap the greatest benefits from the new nuclear power technologies, according to Mikal Bøe, CEO of London-based Core Power.
