In the Michael Palin documentary ‘Around the World in 80 Days’, which premiered in 1989, a central mode of transport was the cargo vessel, on which the presenter travelled at many points in his adventure. During one leg of his trip the captain of the Neptune Diamond sailing from Singapore remarks, “In a few years […]
Existing firefighting methods and safety rules not ready for growing interest in methanol conversion projects, warns new study Methanol as a low-carbon fuel is an attractive choice for vessel owners and operators as they look to transition to net zero. Orders for methanol-fuelled newbuilds have increased 9% in the last 12 months, 2% more than […]
The Chowgule Group, a leading supplier of dry cargo vessels to the European coastal and short-sea trading community, set to be bolstered through acquisition of another Indian yard, writes David Tinsley Since breaking into the export market nearly 20 years ago with a 12-ship coaster deal from northern Europe, the shipbuilding division of Indian mining […]
The Norwegian firm says move shows customers that it will continue providing BWTS for many years to come It seems barely any time at all since IMO’s Ballast Water Management Convention entered into force but after the sturm und drang, not to mention prevarication, that accompanied it today’s market for ballast water treatment systems (BWTS) […]
Shipbuilders BRIX Marine and Ashbreez Boatworks have launched the latest in their jointly developed Resurrection series of recreational vessels, christened Just 1 More. Measuring 10.7m in length and 4m in beam, the aluminium catamaran was constructed using CNC-cut structural components, and, despite its camo-style paint job, is designed as a cruiser for sports fishing and […]
The compact dimensions and simple design of RWO’s OWS-COM make it the ideal oily water separator for Statsraad Lehmkuhl, helping the unique vessel to comply with latest environmental regulations as it voyages worldwide Built in Bremerhaven, Germany in 1914, Statsraad Lehmkuhl is a three-masted steel barque owned and operated by the Statsraad Lehmkuhl Foundation in […]
Orca AI, a leading AI-based operational platform for ships, has successfully raised US$23 million in new funding. This latest financial boost, led by OCV Partners and Mizmaa Ventures, brings the company’s total funding to nearly US$40 million. Orca AI is on the forefront of integrating autonomous features into existing vessels, aiming to enhance safety, efficiency, […]
Marflet Marine, a Spanish private shipping company, has announced a new step in its decarbonisation strategy by signing a contract with bound4blue to install four 22m-high eSAILs on its oil and chemical tanker Santiago I. Scheduled for mid-2025, the installation will make Marflet the first Spanish shipowner to integrate wind-assisted propulsion (WAP) in its merchant […]
The Royal Institution of Naval Architects (RINA) held its highly anticipated Annual Dinner at the De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms in Holborn for the second consecutive year, drawing an impressive crowd of 370 attendees. The event, marked by distinguished speeches, prestigious awards, and significant networking opportunities, celebrated the advancements and contributions within the maritime industry. […]
The Royal Institution of Naval Architects (RINA) and Maritime Research Institute Netherlands (MARIN) to host the Technical Conference: Human Factors 2024 in Wageningen, Netherlands in October 2024 London – 22 May 2024: On 8-10 October 2024, maritime industry professionals will gather for the Technical Conference on Human Factors, including a visit to MARIN’s new Seven […]
While the global offshore wind market continues to thrive, support vessel operators are still under pressure to reduce overall Opex alongside reductions in emissions and fuel consumption. One proposed solution has been the creation of a ‘halfway house’ between traditional crew transfer vessels (CTVs), which carry the turbine technicians from shore to offshore site and […]