Technology

Noise impact of ALS needs more research, says ABS

Noise impact of ALS needs more research, says ABS

Classification society ABS says that more work is needed to better understand the effects of air lubrication systems (ALS) on the underwater radiated noise (URN) generated by a vessel. In recent years ALS manufacturers, such as industry leader Silverstream, have been keen to promote the URN-reducing benefits of ALS in addition to their energy saving […]

UK-based carbon capture startup bound for growth

UK-based carbon capture startup bound for growth

There is growing acceptance that onboard carbon capture (OCC) is likely to form a component in shipping’s mandate to achieve net-zero GHG emissions by 2050, many of the technologies being explored also have significant energy requirements that could increase fuel consumption by as much as 45%, according to a 2022 study by the Maersk McKinney […]

Orca AI secures US$23 million funding for autonomous shipping solution

Orca AI secures US$23 million funding for autonomous shipping solution

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, […]

bound4blue completes first suction sails installation on ro-ro vessel

bound4blue completes first suction sails installation on ro-ro vessel

In a new move toward sustainable maritime transportation, bound4blue, one of several companies working on wind-assisted propulsion systems, has achieved another landmark by installing the first-ever fixed suction sails on a Roll-on/Roll-off (ro-ro) vessel. The project took place aboard the Ville de Bordeaux, a vessel chartered by Airbus from French shipowner Louis Dreyfus Armateurs (LDA).  […]

Software firm on a mission to revolutionise ship safety

Software firm on a mission to revolutionise ship safety

Crew wellbeing behind development of navigation safety solutions Navigating safely at sea is one of the most crucial parts of the safe operation of maritime vessels. Too often accidents have occurred due to negligence, fatigue or poor visibility, sometimes with big consequences for a vessel’s crew, and the environment. Recently, several solutions aided by new […]

Wärtsilä progresses on ferry conversion project

Wärtsilä progresses on ferry conversion project

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 […]

Does ROV evolution require a shift in perception?

Does ROV evolution require a shift in perception?

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 […]

AYK Marine has disruptive ambitions for marine battery market

AYK Marine has disruptive ambitions for marine battery market

Andorra-headquartered AYK Marine batteries is emerging as one of the prime disruptors in the marine battery industry thanks to innovation in design, safety and driving down production costs. AYK, established by marine battery pioneer and electrical engineer Chris Kruger in 2018, is seeing a surge in demand since opening a new state-of-the-art automated manufacturing plant in […]

Stolt Tankers adopts innovative graphene coating in industry first

Stolt Tankers adopts innovative graphene coating in industry first

Stolt Tankers’ Stolt Lotus has become the first vessel in the world to be coated using Canadian firm Graphite Innovation & Technologies’ (GIT) X-GIT FUEL graphene-based hull coating solution, which is believed to offer significant reductions in fuel consumption. The 30,000-deadweight vessel spent five days drydocked in China where the sustainable hull coating was applied. Reckoned […]