Energy efficient dredge features Danfoss drive solution

Built at Royal IHC’s shipyard in Krimpen aan den IJssel, the Netherlands, for Belgium’s DEME Group, the 7,950-cubic-meter dual-fuel (diesel and LNG) hopper dredge Scheldt River features a Danfoss drive solution designed

SeaRobotics wins U.S. Naval Research Laboratory contract

Stuart, Fla., based unmanned marine systems developer SeaRobotics Corporation has been awarded developer a contract award to supply multiple SR-Surveyor M1.8 autonomous surface vessels (ASVs) to the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL).

Ladar trials show promise of enhanced vessel safety

Norwegian operator Color Line has been trialing Ladar, a light-based laser technology anti-collision system designed to identify floating objects on or under the surface of the water, including drifting fishing nets, logs,

Dual-fuel retrofit kit for MAN 32/40 engine completes Type Approval Test

MAN Energy Solutions reports that a dual-fuel retrofit kit for its MAN 32/40 engine has successful concluded its Type Approval Test (TAT). The TAT confirmed the suitability of the retrofit kit for

Yanmar generator engines selected for Japanese LNG-fueled ferry duo

Osaka, Japan-headquartered Yanmar Holdings has received an order from Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Ltd. (MOL) for dual fuel 8EY26LDF engines. The engines will be used to power generators on board Japan’s first two

Alfa Laval PureCool enables up to 50% methane slip reduction

As pressures to reduce GHG emissions from ships grow, methane slip from LNG fueled engines could well become the target of future regulations. Though LNG produces less CO2 than conventional fuels, a

ABS launches My Digital Fleet

Timely access to relevant information to support the safe and efficient operation of vessels is critical in the digital era and offers a competitive edge. However, vessel data typically resides in disparate

Sea Machines to prototype use of barges as autonomous military helipads

The U.S. Department of Defense’s Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) has awarded Boston headquartered Sea Machine Robotics a contract to enable autonomous, self-propelled operation of opportunistically available commercial ocean barges to land and

Paraná River push boats get Fleet Xpress connectivity

In a breakthrough for maritime broadband inland along one of South America’s longest waterways, Inmarsat has equipped four Paraná River push boats operated by Impala Paraguay with Fleet Xpress connectivity, The push

Gibbs & Cox wins DARPA Sea Train award

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has awarded Gibbs & Cox, Inc. a multi-phase contract to develop and demonstrate a Connectorless Sea Train concept. DARPA has exercised the base development phase

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