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LNG boosts surge in alternative-fuelled vessel orders

LNG boosts surge in alternative-fuelled vessel orders

by Mariska Buitendijk | Jan 23, 2025 | Emissions, Energy transition, Marine fuels, News, Ship propulsion, Shipbuilding

According to the latest data from DNV’s Alternative Fuels Insights (AFI) platform, the maritime industry’s exceptional newbuilding year 2024 drove a significant rise in orders for alternative-fuelled vessels. A total of 515 such ships were ordered. These 515 ships...
CMA CGM tackles methane slip with Wärtsilä’s EnviroPac

CMA CGM tackles methane slip with Wärtsilä’s EnviroPac

by Mariska Buitendijk | Jan 21, 2025 | Emissions, Energy transition, Marine engines, Marine fuels, News, Ship propulsion

Wärtsilä has introduced the new EnviroPac feature for its 34DF constant speed engine to reduce methane emissions while maintaining the engine’s high-power output and compliance with IMO Tier 3 NOx requirements. The first order for engines with this new feature has...
Damen cuts steel on latest vessel for BC Ferries

Damen cuts steel on latest vessel for BC Ferries

by Mariska Buitendijk | Jan 21, 2025 | Emissions, Energy transition, News, Passenger ships, Ship design, Ship propulsion, Shipbuilding

On 16th January, Damen Shipyards Galati cut steel on the third vessel in an order of four Island Class Ferries from Canada’s BC Ferries. At the same time, another vessel in the series reached the grand block assembly stage of construction at the yard. The vessels,...
Finland excels in integration and automation

Finland excels in integration and automation

by Mariska Buitendijk | Jan 7, 2025 | Navy, News, Offshore wind, Ship design, Ship propulsion, Shipbuilding, SWZ|Maritime

‘The Finnish maritime cluster is known globally for solutions and services encompassing the entire industry, from multi-purpose commercial and naval vessels to offshore wind farms and smart and green ports. The Finns integrate cutting edge, innovative technology in...
More batteries and methanol considered for ferry Aurora Botnia

More batteries and methanol considered for ferry Aurora Botnia

by Mariska Buitendijk | Dec 24, 2024 | Emissions, Energy transition, Marine fuels, News, Passenger ships, Ship conversion/refit, Ship propulsion

With its dual-fuel LNG engines, the option to run on biogas, and zero-emission batteries supported by extensive use of shore power, the 2021-built ferry Aurora Botnia is already notable for its green profile. Now, Wasaline has contracted Foreship to evaluate an...
EMSA study explores nuclear power for shipping

EMSA study explores nuclear power for shipping

by Mariska Buitendijk | Dec 23, 2024 | Emissions, Energy transition, Marine fuels, Maritime research, News, Nuclear, Ship propulsion, Shipping

At a European level, nuclear energy has been identified as a sustainable source of energy able to assist in meeting the zero-emission goal of the EU. The European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) has conducted a study looking into the state of the technology and its...
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