By Joakim Heinolainen, Technical Consultant, and Janne Huotari, Senior R&D Engineer, at NAPA Design Solutions Simulation tools have long been fundamental to ship design and operation, supporting everything from voyage optimization to
Until now, applying advanced silicone hull coatings during the newbuilding process has posed logistical challenges for shipowners. Conventional silicone solutions require controlled environments and are typically applied either pre-delivery or in post-delivery
As Netherlands-based Cargo Care Solutions marks its 40th anniversary, the company stands at a pivotal moment of growth and innovation. Known for its global expertise in servicing and supplying spare parts for
By Oren Saar, CEO of Agwa The maritime industry is investing heavily in digitalization, decarbonization, and operational efficiency – and rightly so. But there’s a quieter, yet well-known issue playing out across
Wärtsilä reports that its ammonia-fueled four-stroke engine now delivers higher than ever levels of efficiency and performance. Following its introduction to the commercial marine sector in November 2023, the Wärtsilä 25 ammonia
Damen Shiprepair has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Alfa Laval Benelux that focuses on identifying opportunities for sustainability upgrades during the quotation and project phases of ship maintenance and refit. The
The four 96-meter construction and commissioning service offshore vessels (C-CSOVs) on order in China for operation by Deutsche Offshore Schifffahrt (DO) [see earlier story] will each feature three MAN 8L21/31 MK2 gensets.
Wallenius Wilhelmsen reports that it has entered into a three-year shipping contract with one of the world’s leading construction and mining equipment manufacturers. The contract is estimated to have a value of
With the reintroduction of the SHIPS for America Act and a Trump executive order calling for restoration of America’s maritime dominance, the mood in American maritime is more optimistic than it has
In a much-anticipated move, Wärtsilä is now making its onboard carbon capture solution (CCS) commercially available to the world maritime industry — and It says that, according its tests, the solution is
