Norden successfully trials “drop in” biofuel HFO equivalent

NOVEMBER 30, 2018 – Danish operator Norden A/S has successfully completed trials of a marine biofuel that is a “drop in” equivalent to Heavy Fuel Oil (HFO), that almost entirely reduces all

Why being an expert witness has its perils

NOVEMBER 30, 2018 — Professional indemnity insurer ITIC (International Transport Intermediaries Club) warns that the role of expert witness should not be undertaken lightly and professionals acting in this capacity should be

Operator in NOLA puts workboat through its paces in Boston

NOVEMBER 30, 2018 — Boston, MA, based Sea Machines Robotics used this week’s International Workboat Show in New Orleans to show off the capabilities and reliability of its autonomous command technology in

Vigor Marine wins $10.8 million T-AKE 11 contract

NOVEMBER 29, 2018 — Vigor Marine LLC, Portland, Oregon, has been awarded a $10,796,799 contract for a 51-calendar day shipyard availability for the regular overhaul and drydocking of USNS Washington Chambers (T-AKE

Rolls-Royce gets AIP for hybrid propulsion system for tugs

NOVEMBER 29, 2018 — Rolls-Royce has received Approval in Principle (AIP) from ABS for its novel hybrid propulsion system for tractor tugs. The AIP was granted following an evaluation of the hybrid

Wärtsilä introduces “small but mighty” high speed engine

NOVEMBER 29, 2018 — Introduced at this week’s International Workboat Show, the Wärtsilä 14 is a high-speed, compact engine designed to fit requirements for limited space and weight, lower capital expense and

VIDEO: Matson welcomes first of four new ships to Hawaii

NOVEMBER 29, 2018 — Matson, Inc. (NYSE: MATX) yesterday welcomed the largest containership ever built in the United States to Hawaii. Named in honor of Hawaii’s late senior U.S. Senator, the 850 ft,

This VLOC is not just big, it’s intelligent too

NOVEMBER 29, 2018 — What DNV GL says is “the world’s first intelligent very large ore carrier” (iVLOC) has been delivered by Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipyard to China Merchants Energy Shipping Company. The

VIDEO: Automaker eyes wind powered ships to cut supply chain carbon

NOVEMBER 29, 2018 — French automaker Groupe Renault has signed a three year agreement with Neoline, a start up that says it aims to become the first modern shipowner to fully embrace

MJP books first order for new X series waterjets

NOVEMBER 29, 2018 — Marine Jet Power (MJP) has taken the first order for its new X Series waterjets. It was booked on the first day of this year’s International Workboat Show

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