Q&A: OpenTug startup offers solution for inland shippers
Marine Log (ML): Can you tell us a little about yourself and how you got started with this venture? Jason Aristides (JA): I founded OpenTug by channeling a deep passion for the
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New ABS study explores potential of commercial ship nuclear propulsion
Is the “nuclear option” the magic bullet that could solve shipping’s GHG emissions issues? New reactor designs have seen the possibilities draw increasing attention. Now, a new study underscores the huge potential
Wärtsilä Aquarius UV BWMS gets advanced new filtration system
Wärtsilä is fitting its Aquarius UV BWMS (Ballast Water Management System) with a completely new filtration solution. Designed by Wärtsilä Water and Waste’s partner FilterSafe, the Manta filter features an innovative OneMotion
MAN ES says new ME-GA-opti is an engine control “first”
The MAN Energy Solutions ME-GA Otto-cycle engine that recently completed gas trials in an LNG carrier built by Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries (HSHI) has an engine control system with a new “first,”
Op-Ed: Evolving maritime connectivity at sea
Advances in digitalization and connectivity at sea—and the resultant explosion of vessel data—emphasize the need for standardization, collaboration and secure maritime-optimized solutions, says Kirstie Williams, Regional Head of Development, GTMaritime. Advances in
Milestone: MAN B&W research engine completes successful ammonia test run
With the race on to develop engines able to burn the next generation of future fuels, MAN Energy Solutions has announced the successful first running of a test engine on ammonia at
Wärtsilä “floating lab” ship connects via Inmarsat
Wärtsilä ANC (Automation, Navigation And Control Systems) uses its “floating laboratory” vessel Ahti to enable customers to test its solutions, and those of its tech partners, in a seaborne environment. The company
Seaspan and Hapag-Lloyd ink methanol retrofit agreement with MAN ES
The move to methanol fueling continues to accelerate. The latest figures from DNV’s Alternative Fuels Insight (AFI) platform, showed that the 55 vessels with alternative fuel propulsion ordered in June included 26
WASP wind assistance project concludes
The International Windship Association (IWSA) reports that the EU-funded WASP (Wind Assisted Ship Propulsion) project has officially concluded. Its successes include: The WASP project brought together universities, wind-assist technology providers and ship
Norwegian mystery owner to power newbuild with Amogy powerpacks
Brooklyn, N.Y., headquartered Amogy Inc. says it has entered a pre-order contract with “an undisclosed renowned Norwegian shipping company” that will see it supply four of its 200 kW ammonia-to-power systems for