DNV GL supplies ShipManager Hull software to realize Saipem 7000’s digital twin 


Saipem, an energy and infrastructure solution provider, is implementing DNV GL’s hull planned maintenance system, ShipManager Hull, based on 3D digital twins of crane and pipelaying vessels. DNV GL will supply its

Jotun signs 42 vessel HPS contract with Wallenius Wilhelmsen

Jotun, Sandefjord,Norway, signed an agreement August 8 withNorwegian company Wallenius Wilhelmsen to provide its Hull Performance Solutions (HPS) anti-fouling coating system across 42 vessels in the shipowner’s advanced Ro/Ro fleet. HPS combines

Wärtsilä will fit new DP2 construction vessel with hybrid system

Acta Centaurus, a 93.4 meter offshore wind construction support delivered earlier this year by Norway’s Ulstein Verft, is to be fitted with a Wärtsilä hybrid propulsion solution. The DP2 walk-to-work construction support

CMB pushes ahead with hydrogen combustion projects

Since November 2017, Belgian shipping giant Compagnie Maritime Belge (CMB) has been operating a 16 passenger catamaran ferry powered by a liquid hydrogen fueled combustion engine. It seems that CMB’s interests in

Navatek and Front Street Shipyard cooperate on $8 million ONR project

Honolulu, Hawaii, headquartered Navatek LLC has been awarded an $8 million contract from the U.S. Navy Office of Naval Research (ONR) for advanced planing hull research. It will focus on pursuing new

ABS names Ian Bramson Global Head of Cybersecurity

ABS has appointed cyber expert Ian Bramson as its Global Head of Cybersecurity. In this role, Bramson will lead the development of a cyber security risk reduction program to meet increasing demand

DNV GL grants AiP for LNG fueled bulker design

Japan’s K-Line and Namura Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. have received DNV GL approval in principle\ for the concept design of a 250,000 dwt LNG-fueled ore carrier. The concept vessel is based on Namura’s

Renk wins first order for maritime hybrid drive system

Gearing and transmission specialist Renk AG reports that its Rheine, Germany, plant has won its first new construction contract for its MARHY maritime hybrid system. The system enables ships with two-stroke engines

VIDEO: Auckland orders world’s first all electric ship-handling tug

New Zealand’s Ports of Auckland Ltd has signed a contract with the Damen Shipyards Group for the delivery of an innovative new vessel. The RSD-E Tug 2513 will be the first fully-electric

MOL looks at synthetic methanol as a future fuel

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) is looking at synthetic methane as a fuel offering a possible path to meeting IMO GHG reduction targets. The Japanese shipping giant has joined the Carbon Capture

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