Classification society American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) and Siemens Digital Industries Software (DISW), a US-based industrial software specialist, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to accelerate the digital transformation of maritime classification processes across ship design and con
The hull of Captain Arctic, a near-zero emission exploration vessel designed for sustainable cruising in some of the planet’s most fragile environments, has been launched in Dubai.
South Korea’s shipbuilding heavyweight HD Hyundai and German multinational technology conglomerate Siemens have penned an agreement to speed up the digitalization and modernization of the United States’ vessel construction industry. Under the memorandum of understanding (MoU) that the two companies
Denmark-based towage service provider Svitzer has signed a letter of intent (LoI) with Cochin Shipyard to construct a new generation of electric tugs in India.
Japanese maritime transport giant Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line) has received its latest 7,000 CEU pure car and truck carrier (PCTC) powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG) from compatriot Imabari Shipbuilding. As disclosed, the delivery ceremony for the Japan-flagged Padma Leader was held
Taiwanese shipping company Yang Ming Marine Transport Corporation has signed contracts for six 8,000 TEU methanol dual-fuel-ready containerships with three local shipyards.
German container shipping major Hapag-Lloyd has named its final Hamburg Express class vessel, marking the completion of the 24,000 TEU newbuild series.
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).
Swedish maritime battery system provider Echandia has signed an agreement to supply energy storage systems for at least eight newbuild cargo vessels to be owned by Dutch shipping company Spliethoff Group. As disclosed, the contract includes the option to equip an additional pair of cargo vessels wit
Singapore-based shipping company Pacific International Lines (PIL) has reached a new milestone in its fleet expansion quest by welcoming the fourth 8,200 TEU LNG dual-fuel containership, Kota Orkid.
Hamburg-based public transport company HADAG Seetouristik und Fährdienst AG (HADAG) has ordered three all-electric harbor ferries.
Italian shipping player Grimaldi Group has welcomed another ammonia-ready pure car and truck carrier (PCTC) newbuild, Grande Melbourne, into the fleet.
Turkish shipbuilder Cemre Shipyard has handed over the second battery-powered RoRo passenger ferry to Danish operator Molslinjen.
Singapore-based green technology solutions provider Yinson GreenTech (YGT) has unveiled its next-generation fully electric cargo vessel, the Hydromover 2.0, and secured a landmark agreement for its deployment in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
