Classification society ClassNK has released its “Guidelines for Additive Manufacturing(3D Printing).” They summarize the society’s approval requirements for metallic marine equipment produced by additive manufacturing technology and are part of Class NK’s
Is there an alternative to bringing offshore wind power to shore via subsea cables? Japanese start-up PowerX thinks so. It says that new Japanese government targets for renewable energy will require a
Schottel Inc. (USA) and Schottel Canada Inc. have entered into a cooperative agreement with two Canadian West Coast companies to support the increasing local fleet of Schottel-propelled vessels. Under the agreement, Seaspan
MAN Energy Solutions reports that it has landed 40 orders for its latest dual fuel engine, the MAN B&W ME-GA, since its market unveiling in March 2021. The company attributes the order
For ships arriving in ports, booking nautical services for pilotage, towage or workboats is more often than not an exasperating process—but those days could soon be over, with the launch of a
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Engine developer WinGD is making its debut in the hybrid sector. Four newbuild car carriers ordered by Japan’s NYK Line will feature an integrated hybrid power solution that will help dramatically cut
Wärtsilä has introduced an upgraded version of its successful Wärtsilä 20DF dual-fuel engine. It says that the new version will deliver increased power output, have a reduced environmental impact, and will feature
In its second major announcement in two weeks, Inmarsat today unveiled Inmarsat ELERA, a global narrowband network aimed at serving the rapidly evolving world of the Internet of Things (IoT) and global
In partnership with Canada’s Marine Institute, Stuart, Fla.-based SeaRobotics Corporation has developed a new multi-mission autonomous surface vessel, the SR-Endurance 8.0. It is the latest model in SeaRobotics’ Endurance Class of ASV
