Xin Sheng Tai: Shanghai’s supercharged solution for short-hop ferry runs Late 2022 saw the delivery of Xin Sheng Tai, an electric ferry designed by the Shanghai Merchant Ship Design & Research Institute (SDARI) and built by Yaguang Technology Group. The ferry will provide public transport to commuters between Changxing Island and Hengsha Island, on the Yangtze River […]
Fjord Line to convert LNG-powered ships to dual fuel The Norwegian ferry operator Fjord Line has decided to turn two of its vessels back from single fuel LNG to dual fuel as a result of unsustainable cost pressures For many years LNG has been seen has one of the primary answers to the need to […]
As gateways to global trade, ports are critical economic and commercial hubs. However, they are also a major source of air pollution. While vessels are berthed in port and running their diesel-fuelled auxiliary engines to power the auxiliary equipment and accommodation load, they emit a harmful combination of pollutants including carbon dioxide, nitrogen oxides, sulphur […]
Nor-Shipping places diversity front and centre The shipping industry has often been accused of being old fashioned and inaccessible. This is something that naturally puts off younger generations from gaining the access that they might need to progress. Diversity is also a problem and in a predominantly male dominated industry it is important that spaces […]
FuelTrust’s AI-enabled solutions measure vessel carbon emissions As shipping moves towards its 50% carbon reduction target in 2050, the progress of vessels in relation to this goal will be assessed based on historical baselines going back to 2008. Finance decisions, tax levies and ESG reporting will all be driven by this assessment of vessel performance […]
Dutch naval architecture firm CoCo Yachts has been contracted to supply the designs for two Urban Sprinter 1000-type, diesel-electric vessels for Hong Kong operator Sun Ferries. The duo will be built by YaGuang Technology Co, China, and will provide daily runs between Central Pier and Cheung Chau Pier in Hong Kong. The ferries are double-ended, […]
Viking Line route between Finland and Sweden to become green corridor The Finnish shipbuilding industry focuses on passenger vessels and ice-breaking tonnage that are more complex to build than many other types of ships. In addition, the country has substantial competence in R&D of decarbonisation in shipping. Last autumn, Business Finland granted almost €1.6 million […]
Hybrid tug brings sunshine to Singapore Joining Singapore’s list of ‘green vessel firsts’, which includes the 2022-launched all-electric cargo vessel Hydromover and all-electric patrol boat MPA Guardian, the new hybrid tug JMS Sunshine is being hailed as Singapore’s first vessel to incorporate a pure LNG engine. Built domestically by Sembcorp Marine for its Jurong Marine […]
An upturn in cruise ship activity was a high point for the yard operator in 2022. Seaspan’s Vancouver Drydock handled a number of large repair projects during 2022, most notably having four cruise ships stopping by over the course of a few months. Two of the cruise ships were worked on simultaneously, in a first […]
Collaboration with Chinese engine after-sales service specialist marks a first for the German company MAN Energy Solutions subsidiary MAN PrimeServ has built up an impressive track record in carrying out dual-fuel conversions. This includes a series of LPG carriers owned by BW LPG, with the 15th and last in this series, BW Malacca, leaving the […]
First China-made Adora Cruises’ ship to set sail in 2023 China’s push to expand its presence in the cruise ship construction sector is in the spotlight again, with China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) releasing further details for its joint venture with US-based Carnival Corporation, and also previewing a new luxury cruise ship design. The Chinese […]
Knud E. Hansen river ship concept brings rhythm ‘n’ cruise to the Mississippi One of the most popular cruise destinations in the US is the Mighty Mississippi: the country’s second-longest river. Each year, tens of millions of visitors sign up to cruise portions of the river, picking from a wide range of itineraries and vessel […]