Langh Tech looks to capture CO2 using existing scrubbers
On board carbon capture and storage (CCS) as a means of reducing ships’ CO2 emissions is rapidly moving out of the “what if?” category, with exhaust gas scrubbers emerging as an answer
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North Star embarks on offshore fleet decarbonization plans
North Star, the U.K.’s largest ship operator servicing the oil and gas industry, has kick started its ambitious fleet decarbonization plans with an in-depth sustainability study across its 44 offshore infrastructure support vessels. The
VIDEO: Seawing kite to start trials on Airbus RO/RO
Airseas, a French tech pioneer founded by former Airbus engineers, has completed the first installation of its automated kite Seawing on a commercial vessel. The first Seawing system has been installed on
Ammonia-fueled car carrier design wins ClassNK AiP
ClassNK has issued an Approval in Principle (AiP) to Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (K-Line) and shipbuilder Shin Kurushima Dockyard Co. Ltd. for their jointly-developed design for an ammonia-fueled car carrier. Since it
Wärtsilä partners with Microsoft to industrialize marine IoT
Wärtsilä Voyage has entered into a strategic partnership with Microsoft. With decades of experience and expertise in high-end marine Internet of Things (IoT) offerings, the company plans to accelerate its efforts towards
Op-Ed: Technology crucial in tackling shipping’s sustainability challenge
By Kashif Javaid, Director of Sales, Wärtsilä Exhaust Treatment When scrubbers were first implemented en masse for the International Maritime Organization’s Global Sulfur Cap, little was discussed on their potential to be
VIDEO: Kongsberg tests full-scale hydrogen propulsion drivetrain
In a world first, Kongsberg has tested and verified a full-scale, full-size, zero-emissions drivetrain, powered by hydrogen fuel cells, designed for ships and ferries. The project, which marks a critical step in
Ammonia-fueled cargo ship gains DNV approval
U.K.-based AFC Energy reports that DNV, has now awarded its Approval in Principle (AiP) status for the ZeroCoaster ammonia fueled cargo ship, confirming an independent assessment that the ship’s design is feasible
Op-Ed: Using “smart data” to drive ESG progress for shipowners
By Carole Plessy, Head of Maritime, OneWeb Shipowners and operators are under increasing pressure from investors, regulators, and customers to demonstrate strong Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) performance. Carole Plessy, Head of
Alfa Laval and Wallenius move ahead on wind propulsion JV
Aiming to take the Oceanbird wind power solution to commercial reality, Alfa Laval and Wallenius have finalized their previously announced joint venture on the wing sail project for wind propulsion. On November