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Hybrid vessels

Sirius Shipping confirms new era of Evolution

11th December 2024 | News Archive, The Naval Architect - News

Swedish tanker operator Sirius Shipping has confirmed an order for four hybrid-powered oil/chemical tankers at China Merchants Jinling Shipyard. The newbuilds will feature energy-efficient propulsion systems, and will be future-proofed for impending environmental regulations. Each tanker in the Evolution 8K series features a length of 119.9m, a breadth of 19.4m, a draught of 7.23m and […]

German electric rescue boat primed for firefighting without the smoke

6th November 2024 | Ship & Boat International - News

The City of Kiel Fire Department, Germany has taken delivery of a firefighting and rescue boat with a twist: the newly built Rescue 1500-class vessel comes equipped with a hybrid waterjet propulsion system. Constructed by Finnish shipyard Kewatec, and christened Dat Füürschipp, the 16m x 4.8m boat has been developed for firefighting, disaster response, civil […]