Finally, AMHS christens ferry launched in 2018
Alaska first lady Rose Dunleavy smashed a ceremonial bottle of champagne on the bow of Alaska Marine Highway System (AMHS) ferry M/V Hubbard in a christening ceremony held in Juneau, this past
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Maersk and Stena Line press ahead on methanol fueling
The move to methanol continues. Yesterday, Maersk announced it had placed an order for six mid-sized containerships with dual-fuel engines able to operate on green methanol. Today, Wärtsilä announced that it has
Kongsberg to offer U.S.-built Kamewa waterjets
In what it calls “a step change in support for its U.S. customers,” Kongsberg Maritime has established a dedicated manufacturing facility and service team to provide in-country support for its Kamewa waterjet
Damen unveils zero emissions Multi Cat 1908 Electric
Drawing on 25 years of experience with its versatile Multi Cat workhorse, Damen Shipyards Group today unveiled a zero-emission version of the vessel, the Multi Cat 1908 Electric at the Seawork trade
Artemis to demonstrate electric foiling CTV at Ørsted wind farm
Belfast, Northern Ireland, based Artemis Technologies is leading a demonstrator project to prove the offshore wind industry capabilities of its first electric foiling crew transfer vessel (CTV) and daughter craft, the Artemis
Ship Repair USA: How to quantify and measure propeller damage
Damage to propellers from ice, debris and corrosion can be a costly fix. Speaking more on this topic at next week’s Ship Repair USA conference on June 20-21 in New Orleans is
Ship Repair USA: Where to find funding for repair yard upgrades
Shipyards are forever looking for ways to find more money for updates, upgrades and new features that will make the shipbuilding and repair process more efficient and cost-effective, and this is especially
Stockholm autonomous ferry service set for debut
Plans to put an autonomous ferry into operation in the heart of Stockholm, Sweden, are moving right along. Back in November last year, Norwegian ferry operator Torghatten announced that it was planning
VIDEO: ABB unveils new Dynafin propulsion concept
ABB has unveiled a new electric propulsion concept called ABB Dynafin. Inspired by the dynamic motions of a whale’s tail, it promises to reduce propulsion energy consumption by up to 22% compared
Ship Repair USA: Using a marine chemist as a third-party inspector
Shipyards are full of hazards, as are many other industries. While shipyard and repair operators are aware of this fact, what some may overlook is the importance of consulting with a certified