Stena contract highlights engine manufacturer’s growing influence in the methanol engine conversion sector Since last year Wärtsilä has been working closely with the ferry operator Stena Line on a contract for the conversion of some of its vessels to operate on methanol, as part of a broader decarbonisation strategy. The project involves modifying fuel supply […]
Classification society and shipbuilder enter strategic framework to advance the digital transformation of shipbuilding In the ever-changing currents of shipbuilding technology a newly announced collaboration between the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) and South Korean shipbuilding company Hanwha Ocean could be a transformative force in naval architecture. Announced in January 2023, the deal signed by […]
Belgium firm to harness autonomous operation in North Sea and English Channel as economic enabler of alternative propulsion systems The promise of autonomous, zero-emission vessels is tantalising. They offer ship operators and owners a potential key to safer voyages, reduced costs, enhanced efficiency and minimal environmental impact. While fully autonomous transoceanic commercial cargo ships are […]
The economies of scale are a powerful driver to build ever larger cruise ships, but has a maximum size been reached? Kari Reinikainen reports Forty years ago, the shipping media carried stories about a 250,000gt cruise ship that the chairman of what was then Norwegian Caribbean Line (NCL), Knut Kloster, was planning to build: it […]
The usage of artificial intelligence in the shipping industry has been steadily growing in recent years. The technology has a myriad of uses, from monitoring carbon emissions and ship systems to navigation and threat detection. The progress in the field of AI in shipping is often pioneered by technology startups with dedicated teams of researchers […]
In a distressing turn of events, the iconic LV18, a preserved light vessel moored in Harwich, Essex, fell victim to a suspected arson attack. Emergency services rushed to the quay shortly after 9:05 pm on Friday, February 2nd, responding to reports of flames engulfing the historic vessel. Eyewitnesses reported seeing a group of individuals leaving […]
In a significant move, North Star, the leading UK provider of offshore infrastructure support services, has secured a landmark contract with Germany’s energy utility giant EnBW. The agreement involves the delivery of a cutting-edge hybrid-electric Service Operations Vessel (SOV) for a decade-long minimum charter to support the He Dreiht wind farm off the coast of […]
Naval architect and designer BMT has shared its plans for a new hybrid diesel-electric, methanol-ready service operation vessel (SOV), developed to support offshore wind farm operations while minimising overall environmental impact. Measuring 48m in overall length x 22m in moulded breadth, and featuring a 5.5m draught, the proposed vessel looks set to plug the size […]
VideoRay is anticipating a shake-up of its ROV inspection offerings following its acquisition of Blue Ring Imaging, a Florida-based producer of 3D photorealistic marine environment simulations for drone operations. VideoRay will now incorporate Blue Ring’s products into its 700mm x 400mm Mission Specialist Defender ROV, with the goal of eliminating the need for experienced operators […]
In a leap towards promoting connectivity in the maritime sector, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has announced the mandatory Maritime Single Window (MSW). As of January 1, 2024, governments worldwide are obligated to employ this digital platform for efficient information exchange between ships, ports, and government agencies. The MSW, which comes under the Convention on […]
Maritime CleanTech, a proponent of green initiatives in the maritime sector has announced it will be collaborating with several key companies. Ada Jakobsen, CEO of Maritime CleanTech, expressed enthusiasm about the expanded network, underscoring the profound significance of each member’s contributions to the collective endeavor. “Together, we are not merely navigating the seas; rather, we […]
UK-based crew transfer vessel (CTV) operator Tidal Transit has commenced the design and engineering phase of a project to deliver what is described as the world’s first retrofitted electric crew transfer vessel (E-CTV). The project, which has received £6.3 m in funding from the Zero Emissions Vessel and Infrastructure (ZEVI) competition, an initiative funded by […]