A spate of tests and demonstration projects are being used to advance the introduction into service of a range of uncrewed assets. Potential naval applications of uncrewed surface vessels and of unmanned underwater and above water units continues to proliferate in the US and in Europe as recent developments attest. In July 2023, the Defence […]
Swiss-headquartered engine manufacturer WinGD has been awarded the first ever approval in principle (AiP) for a two-stroke engine fuelled by ammonia by classification society Lloyd’s Register (LR). The AiP is for WinGD’s X-DF-A dual-fuel range, with the first engine in the series, the 52-bore X52DF-A, due for delivery in the final quarter of 2024. Under […]
A new green energy consortium launched in Singapore hopes to answer the Port Authority of Singapore’s (MPA’s) call for electric harbour craft operations within its waters. The consortium is being led by Singaporean company Cyan Renewables, which has stated its intention to own and operate a fleet of modern offshore wind farm support vessels worth […]
Artificial Intelligence and automation are hot topics these days. Governments, companies and individuals all over the world are wondering how best to integrate them into our lives. The maritime sector is no exception. Unmanned or semi-unmanned vessels operating on the world’s oceans will soon no longer be the stuff of science fiction but reality. Helping […]
Yanmar Power Technology (YPT) has commercially launched a customisable maritime hydrogen fuel cell system, specifically targeting vessels on coastal routes “where hydrogen refuelling is relatively accessible”, the company states. YPT tells Ship & Boat International: “At this time, we are looking at applying the technology to sightseeing ships or similar with a capacity of about […]
Norsjór’s advanced laser system provides innovative solution to the problem of biofouling Biofouling is a problem that has long plagued the maritime world but is often overlooked in the wider scope of the industry when it comes to innovation. Organisms, such as marine species and algae, can have a substantial impact on vessel performance and […]
Companies’ pilot LNG carrier navigation safety project morphs into a long-term development collaboration to drive innovation in AI and machine learning, writes Alan Johnstone Navigational error resulting in collision or grounding is one of the highest safety risks associated with maritime transport. Safe navigation relies strongly on Officers of the Watch (OOWs) maintaining lookout awareness […]
Fincantieri, RINa and newcleo team up for nuclear-propulsion study Although it’s unlikely to offer a short-term solution to shipping’s decarbonisation mission, the tantalising possibilities offered by nuclear power continue to attract a small but growing number of proponents among the industry’s forward thinkers. In late July, Italian shipyard Fincantieri became the latest company to declare […]
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Former senior technical leader at BMT brings 25 years’ experience in Maritime, Engineering and Defence & Security to the company as it continues its global expansion Silverstream Technologies, the market leader in air lubrication technology for the global shipping industry, today announced the appointment of Catriona Savage into the newly created position of Chief Technology […]
Commercial shipping’s decarbonisation journey took a further step forward on Monday as the first vessel equipped with WindWings, an innovative wind-assisted propulsion system, began its first voyage following its retrofitting at COSCO’s Shanghai shipyard. Developed by marine engineering consultancy BAR Technologies in partnership with Yara Marine, shipowner Mitsubishi Corporation and operator Cargill, WindWings is a […]
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Maritime clean technology leader Silverstream Technologies has announced multiple orders from the LNG carrier (LNGC) segment for its proven air lubrication technology, the Silverstream® System. This latest raft of orders takes the company’s orderbook in the segment to 36 vessels, representing a combined value of approximately £50 million, highlighting air lubrication’s viability for LNGCs of […]
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Maritime software provider Sea and Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping (the Center) formalised their collaboration by signing a Knowledge Partnership Agreement. With the agreement, Sea and the Center become official partners, committing to a long-term strategic collaboration and contribution to accelerate the decarbonization of the maritime industry. Sea is a leading provider […]