A Japanese consortium gathering Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KHI), Yanmar Power Solutions, and Japan Engine Corporation has demonstrated land-based operation of a marine hydrogen-powered engine.
Power and propulsion solutions provider Rolls-Royce has completed testing of what is said to be “the world’s first” high-speed marine engine powered exclusively by methanol.
Swiss technology company ABB has won an order with Poland-based shipbuilder Remontowa Shipbuilding to supply power distribution and propulsion systems for seven all-electric double-ended ferries ordered by Scotland’s maritime player Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd (CMAL).
South Korean shipping major HMM has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with four subsidiaries of compatriot Hanwha Group (Hanwha Power Systems, Hanwha Ocean, Hanwha Aerospace, Hanwha Systems) and classification society Korean Register (KR) to jointly develop a next-generation zero-carbon pro
New Zealand-based electric hydrofoiling technology company Vessev has unveiled its brand-new podded electric propulsion system engineered to ‘improve’ a vessel’s overall energy efficiency. According to Vessev, the solution, which has been dubbed the VS–Drive, is a submersible motor that combines act
The UK-based classification society Lloyd’s Register (LR) has issued new guidance aimed at offering the maritime industry its “first” roadmap for nuclear-powered shipping. Dubbed the “Navigating Nuclear Energy in Maritime”, the document reportedly offers a pathway for the “safe and responsible” use
“The world’s first-ever” commercial sailing roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) vessel, the Neoliner Origin, which was built for French shipping player Neoline by the Turkish RMK Marine shipyard, has officially joined its owner’s fleet. According to French classification society Bureau Veritas (BV), having comp
Andorra-based marine battery manufacturer AYK Energy has won a contract to power “the world’s first” fully electric intercontinental fast ferries between Europe and Africa.
Germany-based engine maker Everllence (formerly known as MAN ES Solutions), Swiss technology company ABB and French designer and manufacturer OceanWings have shaken hands on a joint project that will aim to develop optimized and sustainable propulsion concepts. As disclosed, the three partners signe
PowerCell has secured a contract to supply fuel cell systems for two hydrogen-powered bulk carriers being built by GMI Rederi.
Taiwanese shipping company U-Ming Marine Transport Corporation (U-Ming) and the UK-based wind propulsion technology provider Anemoi Marine Technologies have completed the rotor sail installation on U-Ming’s Grand Pioneer, a 325,000 dwt very large ore carrier (VLOC).
UK-based shipping company Union Maritime (UML) and compatriot design and engineering firm BAR Technologies have received a green light from the Marshall Islands flag for the former company’s dual-fuel liquefied natural gas (LNG) tanker duo fitted with wind propulsion systems. As disclosed, the appro
UK classification society Lloyd’s Register (LR) has partnered with Deployable Energy, a Houston-based nuclear technology company, to advance the safe use of micro-nuclear reactor technology to power ships.
NEXTCHEM joined forces with Siemens Energy to develop modularized high-temperature methanol fuel cell solutions for the maritime industry.
