MTU gas engines to power world’s first LNG-hybrid harbor tug

Rolls-Royce is supplying two MTU 16V 4000 M55RN gas engines to Singapore’s Sembcorp Marine Integrated Yard. They will power what will be the world’s first liquefied natural gas (LNG)-hybrid powered tug. The

Solid oxide fuel cells could play big role in shipping decarbonization

A new initiative is targeting solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs) as a key to the optimal utilization of fuels such as ammonia, hydrogen or bio-methane for power production in marine vessels. The

Chevron helps customers keep sailing despite VLSFO engine challenges

Since the widespread switch to low-sulfur fuels, some ship owners using very low-sulfur fuel oil (VLSFO) have reported build-up of red deposits on piston crowns and top edges, sometimes combined with red

ClassNK issues first Innovation Endorsement for Products and Solutions

The integrated ship operation and performance management system Kawasaki Integrated Maritime Solutions, jointly developed by K Line and Kawasaki Heavy Industries Group, has received ClassNK’s first Innovation Endorsement for Products & Solutions.

Global Drone Inspection takes on specialist drone and ROV services from RIMS BV

A pioneer in class-approved drone inspections, Delft, Netherlands-based RIMS (Robotics in Maintenance Strategies) BV, has now set up a sister company to focus on the drone and ROV elements of its business.

ABB says Oceanco contract paves way for sustainable superyachts

ABB says that an agreement with Dutch luxury yacht builder Oceanco paves the way for broader cooperation on sustainable electric propulsion in a market expected to exceed $10 billion by 2025. Under

Autonomous freight ferries will feature Schottel propulsion systems

The two autonomous RO/RO freight ferries on order for Norwegian grocery distributor ASKO will have Schottel propulsion systems. As we reported earlier, the vessels are being built at Cochin Shipyard (CSL) in

UltraShip opts for Wärtsilä Fleet Operations Solution

Gentofte, Denmark, based UltraShip is to install the Wärtsilä Voyage Fleet Operations Solution (FOS) across its entire fleet of 18 LPG tankers. The solution automatically optimizes the route and speed of vessels,

Caterpillar Marine launches C32B Triple Turbo engine

Following the launch of its C32B 2,025-metric horsepower engine, Caterpillar Marine has announced the release of the new Cat C32B Triple Turbo 2,433 metric horsepower (2,400 bhp) high-performance marine engine, with a

Keppel O&M delivers world’s first smart LNG bunkering vessel

Delivered by Keppel Offshore & Marine’s Nantong, China, shipyard on January 4, the 7,500 cubic meter bunker capacity FueLNG Bellina is not only Singapore’s first liquefied natural gas (LNG) bunkering vessel, but

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