Onboard carbon capture offers route to lower emissions
Onboard carbon capture and storage systems (OCCS) could play a significant role in helping shipping reduce CO2 emissions, while alternative fuel supply chains continue to develop. This follows from a new Lloyd’s Register (LR) report. The report, Applying Onboard...
VIDEO: Ferus Smit launches second hybrid vessel for Erik Thun
On Friday, October 25th, the second plug-in hybrid dry cargo vessel of the Lake Vanern Max series for Erik Thun was launched at Scheepswerf Ferus Smit BV in Westerbroek, the Netherlands. The vessel was named Spiken. The naming ceremony was performed by Godmother...
Stena Line launches first NewMax ship, lays keel for second
Stena Line has reached new milestones in the build of its NewMax ships. The first NewMax ship, the Stena Futura, was launched last week and at the same time, the keel for the second ship, the Stena Connecta, was laid. The joint launch and keel-laying ceremony took...
Navigating the challenges of underwater radiated noise
The maritime industry's push toward decarbonisation brings an unexpected benefit: the reduction of underwater radiated noise (URN). While the sector focuses intensively on emissions reduction and fuel efficiency, these same measures are quietly contributing to a...
ECSA en T&E: Make clean fuels available for shipping
In a joint statement released today, 31 October, European shipowners united under ECSA and European green transport group Transport & Environment (T&E) call upon EU leaders to prioritise clean fuel production as part of the upcoming Clean Industrial Deal. The...
VIDEO: Heesen delivers first aluminium yacht in new class
Heesen Yachts has delivered the 57-metre all-aluminium motor yacht Santosha, YN 20457. For the Dutch yacht builder, it is the first yacht in a new class. Santosha also features Tier III engines and a top speed of 22 knots. Drawing upon years of chartering experience,...
ABS researches nuclear technology for LNG carriers
ABS has released its latest report into the potential of advanced nuclear technology for maritime applications. It involves a study of a small modular reactor on a standard liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier. The transformational impact of a high-temperature,...
TwinShip to provide decision support in decarbonisation
A consortium, including Wärtsilä, will develop a new system for the maritime industry, which is aimed at improving access to reliable data to enable smarter shipping decisions related to decarbonising fleet operations. This "TwinShip" project is sponsored by the...
Paris MoU fire door inspections: 13.9% non-compliant
Following a Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) on fire safety, the Paris Memorandum of Understanding on Port State Control (Paris MoU) launched an unannounced Focused Inspection Campaign (FIC) on fire doors. The findings of this FIC raise concerns for the Paris...
Deck tank found overloaded in audit
During a company audit, it was noticed that the deck tanks used for ammonia storage had been loaded up to 98 per cent at a loading temperature of -22°C. The expected ambient temperature later in the voyage was 20°C. The Nautical Institute gathers reports of maritime...
Royal Huisman transports 65-metre ketch for outfitting
Royal Huisman has transported the modern classic 65-metre Aquarius from the hall for detailed outfitting and extensive testing. The hall had housed “Project 408 Aquarius II” since its hull was turned in March last year. The performance ketch is the successor to the...
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