The joint-research project between the three organizations represents a major leap in applying decarbonization technology to high-carbon-emitting vessels, such as tugboats. (Credit: Vinssen)

Vinssen earns AiP certification for Korea’s first hydrogen propulsion tug

Vinssen Co. Ltd., a maritime decarbonization technology specialist focused on hydrogen fuel cells and supporting systems, has received the Approval in Principle (AiP) certification from the Korean Register for Korea’s first tugboat featuring a

Sun Ferry fast ferry

Hong Kong’s Sun Ferry takes delivery of new diesel-electric fast ferry

Hong Kong-based ferry operator Sun Ferry has taken delivery of Xin Ming Zhu 30 a new, state-of-the-art 35-meter diesel-electric ferry. Designed by Incat Crowther and constructed by Guangzhou-based shipbuilder AFAI Southern Shipyard,

New Bay-Houston Tugs

Bay-Houston Towing christens two new tugboats

Bay-Houston Towing this week marked another milestone with the christening of the George M and May Louise, two state-of-the-art Robert Allan Ltd design RAstar 3200-W tractor-tugboats that will enhance operations along the

AMSA fined agent for KMAX Leader

Failure to comply with AMSA direction brings hefty fine

Gladstone Magistrates Court in Queensland, Australia, has fined Universal Shipping Alliance AUD 63,000 for failing to comply with an Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) written direction. The company was also ordered to

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Plaquemines Port rebrands as Louisiana Gateway Port

The Plaquemines Port Harbor and Terminal District has announce its rebranding as the Louisiana Gateway Port. It says the move reflects the port’s commitment to growing as a premier maritime hub and

Daniella Krispin

Shipin Systems names Daniela Krispin its CTO

Boston-headquartered maritime AI specialist ShipIn Systems, has appointed Daniela Krispin as chief technology officer (CTO). With over 20 years of experience leading R&D teams in both startup and corporate environments, Krispin comes

Hart Marine pilot boat

Hart Marine pilot boats power up with Volvo Penta IPS

In many regions of the world, vessels from Australian shipyard Hart Marine in Mornington, Victoria, are regarded as the “pilot boat of choice,” with many of them installed with the Volvo Penta

offshore energy devefopment

Joint resolution scraps rule seen as hindering offshore energy development

In a move applauded by Secretary of the Interior Doug Bergum as fostering offshore energy development, President Trump last week signed S.J.Res.11, a joint resolution disapproving the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management’s

fully-electic tug

First fully-electric tug for Latin America completes sea trials

Turkey’s Sanmar Shipyard has successfully completed sea trials of what will be be the third fully-electric tug it has built for South American based towing giant SAAM Towage. It is based on

Anthony Gex

IRPT names Anthony Gex its new deputy director

Anthony Gex has accepted the position of deputy director of Inland Rivers, Ports & Terminals (IRPT). As an IRPT member, former president and chairman of the board, Gex comes to the position

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