Sea-Cargo to retrofit RO/RO with tilting rotor sails

Norwegian multipurpose vessel operator Sea-Cargo is to retrofit its 1997-built RO/RO SC Connector with rotor sails and a battery pack. Installation is scheduled for fourth quarter 2020 and Sea-Cargo says that, in

Herbert-ABS expands its stability evaluation solution

Herbert-ABS Software Solutions LLC, a joint venture between Herbert Engineering Corporation and American Bureau of Shipping, reports that it has expanded its HECSTAB stability evaluation software to include all vessel types and

ABB launches drydocking-to-drydocking turbocharger service solution

ABB Turbocharging has introduced a service package called Turbo MarineCare offers a turnkey solution to maintenance at a fixed price, providing continuous cover from drydocking to drydocking. Designed for customers with turbochargers

VIDEO: Belfast consortium gets grant to help build zero emissions ferries

A Belfast, Northern Ireland, Maritime Consortium has won a £33 million (about $41 million) U.K. Government innovation grant to develop zero emissions ferries. With further investment from consortium partners, the total project

Cable layer operator selects Wärtsilä solutions for fleet upgrade

Dubai-based cable lay ship operator E-Marine is upgrading its fleet to achieve greater efficiencies. As part of this program, it has contracted Wärtsilä to provide a comprehensive scope of solutions on a

Seaspan completes successful remote DoC audit with DNV GL

In another example of how remote techniques are helping the maritime industry cope with COVID-19 related restrictions, Seaspan Corporation, the world’s largest container tonnage provider, has become the latest vessel owner to

Kongsberg books major waterjet order from Incat

Kongsberg Maritime has booked a milestone order that will see it make its first delivery of large-size waterjets to Incat. Kongsberg says its scope of supply for the Tasmanian based shipbuilder’s 76

Lavle launches Proteus energy storage system

Burlington, Wash., headquartered Lavle USA has launched its flagship Proteus lithium-ion battery energy storage system (Proteus ESS). Designed to overcome the limitations of conventional lithium-ion storage technologies, Lavle’s Proteus aims to set

Schottel launches retractable version of its rim thruster

The newly developed Schottel Retractable Rim Thruster (SRT-R) covers the power range up to 500 kW, offering many advantages, such as low noise emissions and tailor-made solutions for a wide range of

Flag state approval clears way for first conversion of LPG carrier to LPG fueling

Following acceptance of the design by the Isle of Man Ship Registry, BW LPG is to go ahead with its plan to convert the engines of 12 of its Very Large Gas

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