Finnlines hybrid RO/ROs to have MAN B&W two-stroke main engines

Grimaldi Group member Finnlines has awarded MAN Energy Solutions an order to supply six MAN B&W 9S50ME-C9.6 Tier II-compliant main engines for three 238-meter RO/RO vessels intended for operation in the Baltic

New ABS projections suggest shipping will need to do more to meet GHG targets

ABS has published its latest trends and projections on carbon-reduction strategies for shipping as the industry looks to meet decarbonization ambitions. It suggests that though shipowners may meet IMO’s CO2 reduction targets

U.K. project looks at potential of carbon capture for shipping

The U.K.’s Department for Transport is funding a project that will evaluate the potential for using carbon capture to reduce CO2 emissions from shipping. The funding has been awarded Chester, U.K., based

USCG is to crack down on small passenger vessel fire safety

USCG issues MSIB on BWMS extensions due to COVID-19 disruptions

The Coast Guard has issued a Marine Safety Information Bulletin (MSIB 14-20) noting that, in some instances, disruptions to supply chains and workforce availability due to the COVID-19 pandemic make it difficult

ABB brings fuel cell powering for large ships a step closer

ABB has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Hydrogène de France (HDF) to jointly manufacture megawatt-scale fuel cell systems capable of powering ocean-going vessels. The MOU between ABB and the French

Total to charter in LNG-fueled VLCC duo from AET

French energy giant Total has signed a pioneering agreement to charter in its first two 300,000 dwt LNG dual fueled VLCCs from Malaysian-based tanker operator AET. The two ships set to join

New low flow rate BWMS wins USCG and IMO type approval

France’s Bio-UV Group reports that it has received IMO and USCG type approval for its next generation low flow rate ballast water management system range. The Bio-Sea L Easy-to-Fit system had to

All American Marine to complete construction of Water-Go-Round

SWITCH Maritime (SW/TCH) has awarded All American Marine, Inc. (AAM), Bellingham, Wash., a contract by to complete the aluminum construction and outfitting of the 70-foot, 84-passenger zero-emissions, hydrogen fuel cell powered, electric

Future fuels: Wärtsilä starts ammonia combustion trials

Wärtsilä has initiated combustion trials using ammonia. The research will help the company to prepare for the use of ammonia as a fuel that can contribute to reducing greenhouse gas emissions. As

LNG carrier operator opts for advanced Nippon Paint Marine hull coating

Piraeus, Greece, based gas carrier operator Gaslog Ltd has opted to apply Nippon Paint Marine’s A-LF Sea hull coating as part of its current drydocking program. An advanced ultra-low friction coating system,

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