The Methanol Institute (MI) has published a comprehensive guide to methanol as a marine fuel. The guide, “Marine Methanol: Future-proof shipping fuel,” has been produced to help stakeholders access the information they
PowerX, the Japanese battery startup that first announced plans for a ship-based alternative to subseas cables back in August 2021, has now released more details on its Power Ark 100 battery tanker.
Kongsberg Maritime has successfully demonstrated a range of remote and autonomous technologies on a cargo vessel operating off the coast of Norway. The test trip is seen as one of the most
An offshore supply vessel (OSV) engine room fire last year was caused when an incorrectly sized bearing led to an engine failure, the National Transportation Safety Board says. On May 27, 2022,
As methanol becomes an increasingly significant marine fuel choice, Alfa Laval has marked another significant milestone on its methanol journey. It has won an order to supply its FCM Methanol low flashpoint
At its general meeting in Hong Kong today, BIMCO, the world’s largest shipping association, elected Nikolaus H. Schües, CEO and owner of Reederei F. Laeisz, as its president. Moving into the role
The Association of Maryland Pilots has ordered a new pilot boat from Gladding-Hearn Shipbuilding, Duclos Corporation. Piloting the Chesapeake Bay since 1852, the Association of Maryland Pilots is the oldest state-codified organization
Incat Tasmania has handed over the 76 meter El Dorado Express to its new owner, South Korea’s Daezer Ferry. The high speed passenger catamaran left Hobart, Tasmania, on the afternoon of 22nd
One of the world’s three largest marine engine brands, Japan Engine Corporation (J-Eng) may be edging ahead of the pack in developing large two-strokes capable of operating on ammonia and hydrogen. J-Eng,
General Dynamics [NYSE:GD] reports that its Groton, Conn., based GD Electric Boat division has been awarded a $1,075,896,000 contract modification from the U.S. Navy to provide long-lead-time material and advanced construction for