Largest suction sail installation completed Bound4blue has completed the installation of the world’s largest suction sails, with four 26m-high eSAILs being fitted to Atlantic Orchard. Chartered by Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC) and owned by Wisby Tankers of Sweden, the specialised juice carrier had the sails fitted in a single stop already scheduled for its 10-year […]
While the classification of operational ships can be a challenging task, the compliance required to ensure safe navigation is at least well-known, in most cases. However, when it comes to static floating ships, the regulations become much more ambiguous. As John Monasta, associate director at maritime engineering firm Beckett Rankine, explains, the first key question […]
UK yacht designer and builder Brythonic Yachts says it is inviting “serious inquiries only” for a new customisable house boat concept. Potential owners will be able to select from: aluminium or composite construction; a fully built boat or a flatpack/self-assembly package; and between one to four bedrooms, with boat lengths set to span 9-25m. Sharing […]
The IMO Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII) gives ship operators wide freedoms on how to reduce their vessel and fleet carbon intensity. However, according to recent analysis carried out by Wärtsilä Marine, 47% of the global merchant fleet will need to upgrade its emissions performance to avoid slipping into the C to E CII bands across […]
EGCS retrofit combines carbon capture technology Value Maritime (VM) has installed its combined exhaust gas cleaning system (EGCS) and carbon capture unit aboard the 75,000dwt Nexus Victoria, an LR1-type product tanker owned by Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL). VM’s 15MW next-generation EGCS Filtree system can filter sulphur and ultra-fine particulate matter, and can capture 10% of […]
The Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult, UK and the Japanese Floating Wind Technology Research Association (FLOWRA) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to work towards reducing risks and costs related to floating offshore wind. The MoU, signed in Tokyo on 7 March, follows nine months of collaboration between ORE Catapult and FLOWRA. The initiative […]
IHC Dredging has been contracted to supply two Beaver 65-class cutter suction dredgers to PT. Dua Samudera Perkasa, a subsidiary of Indonesia’s Jhonlin Group. PT. Dua Samudera Perkasa previously took delivery of a Beaver 65, Jhoni 59, in August 2024. That vessel is now working at the coal transport and biodiesel terminal at Batulicin, South […]
Italy’s Fincantieri, one of Europe’s premier cruise shipbuilders, has achieved considerable success of late in this sector. Recently, its Monfalcone shipyard delivered the 160,000gt Mein Schiff Relax, the first of two environmentally friendly InTUItion-class cruise ships with dual-fuel (LNG and MGO) capability that Fincantieri is building for this shipowner. The sister ship will set sail […]
Dutch builder Thecla Bodewes Shipyards has delivered the first vessel in its new SALMO multipurpose vessel series to Appingedam-headquartered short-sea shipping operator Transtal Shipping. Christened MV Iana, the vessel features a hybrid diesel-electric powertrain but has also been future-proofed for the addition of e-fuels including hydrogen, ammonia and methanol. MV Iana was designed in-house by Thecla […]
Pearl Yachts has chosen this week’s boot Düsseldorf expo to unveil its new Pearl 63 model, in advance of its April launch. Described as a refined version of Pearl Yachts’ previous Pearl 62 series, the GRP-built Pearl 63 features a new aft cockpit arrangement, with opening side balconies for extra space, two high-low dining tables […]
The Royal Institution of Naval Architects (RINA) is seeking a visionary Chief Executive to lead the organisation as it continues to innovate and support the global maritime industry. With a rich history of advancing naval architecture and maritime engineering, RINA is at an exciting point of development, focused on digital transformation, strategic growth, and enhancing […]
Damen Shiprepair Oranjewerf is strengthening its commitment to green ship repair, maintenance, conversion and refit projects with a recent shore power installation. The yard had already installed a shore power unit which was suited to many of its projects. However, with this latest installation, developed by Elma Systems, the availability of clean onshore power, converted […]