Volvo Penta launches an enabler for marine electric propulsion
Volvo Penta has launched a new range of variable speed marine generator sets designed to be a key enabler for electric propulsion for marine vessels. Now a standard part of the Volvo
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C-Job Naval Architects eyes the nuclear option
Nuclear marine propulsion continues to attract advocates. Now, Netherlands based C-Job Naval Architects says that new research shows that nuclear energy could indeed be applied in commercial marine propulsion in the future.
Accelleron turbochargers gain J-ENG UE engine authorization
Accelleron, the rebranded ABB Turbocharging, has signed a technical agreement with Japan Engine Corporation (J-ENG), one of the world’s leading two-stroke engine specialists. The agreement authorizes the use of Accelleron turbochargers on
Shift Clean Energy appoints new COO
Vancouver, Canada, headquartered energy storage system specialist Shift Clean Energy has added Mark Hughes to its executive team as chief operating officer. Based in London, U.K., he will be responsible for overseeing
How big is North American maritime’s carbon footprint?
The Houston-headquartered Blue Sky Maritime Coalition (BSMC) has released a new report that provides a benchmark for CO2 emissions from the major vessel sectors that make up domestic maritime transportation in North
Foremost Group orders two eco-friendly capesizes at Namura
New York City headquartered Foremost Group yesterday signed an order with Namura Shipbuilding for two new 185,000 dwt capesize dry bulk carriers that will be among the most eco-friendly in the world.
EBDG-designed hybrid-electric ferry for Casco Bay enters construction
Elliott Bay Design Group (EBDG) today announced that its design of a hybrid-electric passenger vehicle ferry for Casco Bay Lines of Portland, Maine, will enter the construction phase at Senesco Marine of
GSI delivers 2 innovative ships in same week
South China’s largest shipbuilder, Guangzhou Shipyard International (GSI) this week celebrated the delivery of two innovative ships. The first was the world’s first LNG dual fuel Suezmax tanker, the 274 meter long,
DNV recognizes first verified SEEMP III vessel
Though the latest meeting of IMO’s Marine Environmental Protection was widely criticized for taking “just baby steps” on decarbonization, some of those steps still place a significant compliance burden on shipowners. For
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