London-headquartered Longitude Engineering has been selected to design the world-first zero-emission electric Service Operation Vessel (eSOV) that a consortium led by Bibby Marine plans to build (see earlier story). The project has
By Hans Bobeldijk, CEO, UAB-Online Throughout the maritime industry, there is an understanding that achieving zero emissions over the coming years requires research, development, and deployment at a massive scale as well
The shipping industry is wrestling with a decarbonization challenge that requires all stakeholders to take actions to develop a more sustainable sector. To achieve this, different parts of the industry will need
By Jim Towers, PE Principal in Charge, Elliott Bay Design Group Constructing a new factory trawler fishing vessel in the United States is not an undertaking for the faint of heart. Thinking
The 31,000 cubic meter capacity “mega hopper” trailing suction hopper dredge (TSHD) ordered at Royal IHC by Royal Boskalis last year will be powered by three MAN 49/60 engines. This is the
Chevron has appointed Ayten Yavuz as the new general manager of its global marine lubricants business. Yavuz was previously regional manager of Chevron marine products for North West Europe and the Americas.
Maersk Tankers has acquired Southport, Conn., headquartered Penfield Marine. Founded in 2012 by Tim Brennan and Eric Haughn, Penfield describes itself as “a boutique commercial management company operating tankers around the world
Norway’s Ulstein Verft reports that it has entered into two offshore wind farm Construction Service Operation Vessels (CSOVs) newbuild contracts with J.P. Morgan. The Ulstein SX222 design vessels were originally optioned under
Yara International subsidiary Yara Clean Ammonia has signed a three-year time charter contract with Tokyo-headquartered Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) for the 2010-built, 34,500 cubic meter ammonia carrier Green Pioneer. The vessel
By Matthew Bentley, Product Manager, Marine Engine Oil, Lubrizol The 1968 book, “The Observer’s Book of Ships,” by Frank E. Dodman, is part of a series of small, pocket-sized reference volumes and
