Op-Ed: Connectivity needs to be affordable and abundant to transform seafarer wellbeing

By Richard Smale, Maritime Specialist, OneWeb Despite the investment in new technologies and the acceleration of a digital era for shipping, many vessels can still only provide basic communication access for seafarers.

Ammonia-fueled tugboat

ClassNK awards AiP for ammonia-fueled tugboat design

A Japanese project aimed at trialing an ammonia-fueled tugboat — the A-Tug — in the port of Yokohama by FY2024 has reached an important milestone. It has now gained an Approval in

Unifeeder chooses ZeroNorth for full suite of optimization services

Deal includes vessel, voyage, bunker, and emissions optimization solutions in partnership that underlines ZeroNorth’s foray into container segment. Technology company ZeroNorth has today announced that it has signed a three-year deal with

Ghost bullker

Op-Ed: Steel, data and a spirit of collaboration will build a better future

Data is creating a new bridge between ship design and operation, one that will help build safer, more sustainable ships in the future, says NAPA CEO Mikko Kuosa. The sustainable ships of

methanol fueled containerships

MPC Container Ships orders methanol-fueled box ship duo

Oslo-headquartered MPC Container Ships ASA has joined the growing list of shipowners opting to order alternate-fueled newbuildings. It has placed an order with Chinese shipbuilder Taizhou Sanfu Ship Engineering for two carbon-neutral

Seably people shot maritime training

Peter Döhle group signs up 130 ships for Seably on-line training marketplace

Hamburg-headquartered Peter Döhle Schiffahrts-KG has reached an agreement that will give 130 of its ships and over 5,500 seafarers access to maritime training via the Seably online marketplace. creates smarter education for

hydrogen power barge partners include ArianeGroupe

Hydrogen power barge project brings rocket science on board

A French consortium is planning to put a multi-service power barge into operation in the Port of Rouen that would supply energy and hydrogen to ships during port calls, enabling cold-ironing and

Maritime Partners hosts Hydrogen One event

Maritime Partners hosts hydrogen event in New Orleans

Over 150 maritime industry influencers gathered in New Orleans, La., last month to discuss alternative fuels and paths to decarbonization. Hosted by Maritime Partners, the event focused on the Hydrogen One project

New Baudouin diesel is small but powereful

Compact new Baudouin engine packs a lot of power

French diesel manufacturer Baudouin, whose U.S. references include the NYC Ferry fleet, has launched a new engine on the international marine market. Baudouin’s new 6F21 is the most compact marine engine in

Berge Olympus with WindWings

VIDEO: Berge Bulk to retrofit Berge Olympus with WindWings

Singapore-based Berge Bulk is to retrofit the 210,000 dwt, 2018-built bulk carrier Berge Olympus with four BARTech WindWings by Yara Marine Technologies. The large, solid wing sails will measure up to 50

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