Wärtsilä has signed an agreement that will enable it to integrate patented gate rudders into its propulsion product designs. Unlike the traditional arrangement of the rudder in the propeller slipstream, the gate
Covington, La., headquartered satcom services provider Globalstar, Inc. has introduced its offering for the maritime industry. The new Sat-Fi2 Remote Antenna Station (RAS)+, expands the capabilities of the more portable Sat-Fi2 Wi-Fi
Spay, Germany, based Schottel has secured another order to provide propulsion systems for U.S. Navy vessels. This latest order will see the company supply systems for five Workboat Docking vessels and two
The impact of coronavirus-related restrictions on access to ships has helped accelerate shipowners’ use of classification society remote survey services. Today, ABS reported that it is expanding its remote survey options for
A next generation Automatic Plug-in System (APS) solution for charging electric ferries has entered service in Oslo, enabling safe, fast and clean vessel charging, and highlighting the role of Lugano, Switzerland, headquartered
Chevron Marine has launched a suite of digital solutions offering ship owners and operators tools with which to analyze, manage and help improve their operational performance. The suite, Chevron Marine Cloud Solutions,
DotProduct LLC, Boston, Mass., reports that its hand-held 3D scanning was recently used to capture the as-built state of two engines to inform design modifications for the Kirby Offshore Marine tug Mount
Wärtsilä has initiated combustion trials using ammonia. The research will help the company to prepare for the use of ammonia as a fuel that can contribute to reducing greenhouse gas emissions. As
Piraeus, Greece, based gas carrier operator Gaslog Ltd has opted to apply Nippon Paint Marine’s A-LF Sea hull coating as part of its current drydocking program. An advanced ultra-low friction coating system,
With companies increasingly shifting to remote working to help stop the spread of the coronavirus, Hamburg headquartered maritime software specialist Hanseaticsoft, a member of the Lloyd’s Register group, is offering some tips