
The rise of small modular reactors (SMRs) points to a step change for nuclear applications in shipping if regulatory hurdles can be overcome, classification society Lloyd’s Register said in a new report.

Ammonia fuel system design developed as part of a project to install an ammonia-powered fuel cell on an offshore vessel has received preliminary approval.

Danish naval architect company Knud E. Hansen has received approval in principle (AiP) from classification society DNV for the design of a type-C liquified CO2 tank.

ClassNK awarded AiP for a design concept of a hydrogen-fueled engine-compatible oil tanker with an electric propulsion system.

Maritime Partners has completed the acquisition of e1 Marine, a provider of clean energy technologies, including methanol-to-hydrogen generation products, which are said to provide an alternative, cleaner fuel source for marine vessels.

Chinese shipbuilder Nantong CIMC Sinopacific Offshore & Engineering Co. (CIMC SOE) has secured an order for liquefied ammonia fuel tanks to be used on the ‘world’s first’ ammonia-powered bulk carrier.

German equipment provider Schottel has been contracted to provide a full propulsion package for a methanol bunker vessel under construction at San Giorgio del Porto Shipyards in Italy.

French hydrogen power solutions developer Genevos has been selected to provide the Complete H2-Pack for a next-generation hydrogen-electric waste collector, destined for the Port of Klaipeda, Lithuania.

Danish fuel cell system developer Blue World Technologies has tested a 200 kW high-temperature PEM fuel cell module which will run on green methanol.

Bergen Engines has revealed that the entire range of natural gas engines can now accommodate a 25% hydrogen blend at full load.

MAN Energy Solutions (MAN ES) has rejoined SEA-LNG, a multi-sector industry coalition promoting LNG as a marine fuel.

Finnish fuel supply systems specialist Auramarine has signed a representative agreement with German Hagedorn Products & Systems and Hagedorn Service & Engineering for fuel supply systems.

Norway-based energy storage company Corvus Energy has received type approval from classification society DNV for its Blue Whale marine energy storage system (ESS).

Terntank received a grant agreement by the European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA) for the eMETHANOLxWSolution.