by Mariska Buitendijk | Nov 26, 2021 | Emissions, Maritime research, News, Shipping
Oil and Gas Climate Initiative (OGCI) and Stena Bulk studied carbon capture and storage on ships and found it is technically feasible. However, it comes at a price. The study found capital expenditure (capex) for a system that captures ninety per cent of CO2 could...
by Mariska Buitendijk | Nov 26, 2021 | Maritime research, News, Offshore, Offshore wind
Heerema Marine Contractors has tested its novel Rotor Nacelle Assembly (RNA) installation method offshore for the first time. The demonstration project was executed in collaboration with DOT and the Delft University of Technology to collect valuable operational data...
by Mariska Buitendijk | Nov 26, 2021 | Maritime accidents, News
Welding is a risky job. In its latest Mars Report, The Nautical Institute warns to keep the work site clear of combustibles after an engine room crew member got injured by a flame burst. The Nautical Institute gathers reports of maritime accidents and near-misses. It...
by Mariska Buitendijk | Nov 25, 2021 | Emissions, News, Ship design, Shipping
Damen has become the first shipyard to achieve official EU Stage V certification for its in-house developed emissions reduction system. It is a one-system-solution that combines soot filters with a selective catalytic reduction system to remove particulate matter and...
by Mariska Buitendijk | Nov 25, 2021 | Fishing, News, Ship design, Shipbuilding, SWZ|Maritime
The new breed of workboats addresses the needs of crew, fish and the environment, according to shipyard Nauplius Workboats. It has used progressive design to build 3514 Utility Vessel Camilla Eslea, the world’s largest delicing vessel to date. Bridging demands of all...
by Mariska Buitendijk | Nov 24, 2021 | Emissions, News, Shipping
The technology group Wärtsilä has launched its new IQ Series exhaust gas treatment system, designed by its Exhaust Treatment business unit in Moss, Norway. The new series is especially well-suited to container vessels because it takes up less space, is lighter and has...
