Northern Xplorer ship

Northern Xplorer signs LOI for zero-emissions cruise ship

Recently established Norwegian cruise company Northern Xplorer has signed a letter of intent (LOI) with Portuguese shipbuilder West Sea for what will be its first ship — and the world’s first zero-emissions

Blue Dragon wheelhouse exterior post-fire

NTSB: Electrical fault likely caused $500,000 fishing vessel fire

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released a report on its investigation of a November 10, 2021, fire aboard the 85 foot long fishing vessel Blue Dragon. No injuries or fatalities

ZEI gets backing from Chevron New Energies and Crowley

Maritime hydrogen fuel cell specialist Zero Emission Industries (ZEI) has announced the first close of its Series A funding round. The round is led by Chevron New Energies with additional investment from

medium-speed four stroke engine

Wärtsilä says its new medium speed engine “checks all the boxes”

The latest addition to the Wärtsilä Marine Power engine portfolio, the new Wärtsilä 25 medium-speed four-stroke engine is designed to accelerate and support the maritime sector’s efforts in achieving decarbonized operations. Based

methanol fueling agreement

SMM: Alfa Laval and WinGD cooperate on methanol fueling

As interest in the advantages of methanol fueling continues to grow, Alfa Laval and engine designer WinGD have signed an agreement at SMM under which Alfa Laval will develop the fuel supply

Polish frigate

Babcock signs key Polish frigate project contracts

U.K.-based defense contractor Babcock International has secured two further contracts relating to Poland’s Miecznik (Swordfish) frigate program. Earlier this year, Babcock was selected as the platform design provider and technology partner for

CRC Walrus concept design

World’s first amphibious CTV coming along at Diverse Marine

Although it was announced earlier this year, the “world’s first” amphibious crew transfer vessel (CTV) is rapidly approaching the completion of its fabrication phase. Germany-based RWE, in partnership with Commercial Rib Charters

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Ukraine grain exports grow, but Putin isn’t happy with where they’re going

In the 40 days since July 22, when Russia and Ukraine signed a UN sponsored 120-day deal brokered by Turkey, 2.1 million tonnes of grain have been exported through the Ukrainian ports

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VIDEO: Viking Mississippi river cruise ship makes its debut

Viking River Cruises’ much-anticipated Jones Act compliant river cruise ship Viking Mississippi is currently on its inaugural cruise and attracting much local media attention along the way. Floated out from Edison Chouest

SNAME tackles marine industry hiring needs

It’s no secret that the marine industry worldwide is struggling to find enough skilled employees to meet its workforce development needs. Case in point: The Hampton Roads area of Virginia hosted a

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