Largest LNG container ship calls at Rotterdam
On Wednesday 8 July, the CMA CGM Notre Dame made its maiden call at the Port of Rotterdam. With an LNG tank capacity of 18,600 m3, it is currently the largest LNG-powered container ship in the world. The dual-fuel vessel, which was christened in Le Havre on 2 July,...
Bulk carrier boarded by pirates in Arabian Sea
The bulk carrier MV Lila Norfolk was approached, fired upon and boarded by seven pirates in a skiff launched from a mother vessel on 4 January in the North Arabian Sea. The crew mustered in the citadel, while an Indian navy vessel came to the ship's aid. The pirates...
J.P. Morgan orders two CSOVs from Ulstein
J.P. Morgan Asset Management has ordered two Construction Service Operation Vessels (CSOVs) from Ulstein. The vessels will be equipped with a hybrid battery propulsion system and be prepared for green methanol fuel to enable carbon-neutral operations. In 2023,...
VIDEO: The Rotor Sail Magnus Effect explained
The Magnus Effect is the key to the success of Rotor Sails. Anemoi, a company that provides wind technology for ships, explains exactly how the Magnus Effect works. Named after Heinrich Gustav Magnus, the Magnus Effect is an aerodynamic phenomenon, which sees the...
LDA orders wind-assist ships for Airbus
Louis Dreyfus Armateurs (LDA) has contracted China State Shipbuilding Corporation subsidiary Wuchang Shipbuilding for three methanol dual-fuel, wind-assist RoRo vessels. The vessels will transport aircraft subassemblies. Airbus had already contracted LDA to renew its...
VIDEO: TU Delft Hydro Motion Team reveals 2024 design
In 2023, the TU Delft Hydro Motion Team set itself a mission: to sail a foiling hydrogen-powered boat from the Netherlands to the United Kingdom. At the end of December, the team revealed their 2024 design. With the boat, the Hydro Motion Team wants to show the...
Karin Orsel takes the helm as ECSA president
Karin Orsel has been appointed the first female president ever in the history of the European Community Shipowners' Associations (ECSA). She started on 1 January 2024 for a two-year term, with Mikki Koskinen joining as the new vice-president. Orsel succeeds Philippos...
Ecowende contracts Van Oord to build most ecological wind farm yet
Following the announcement about their collaboration, Ecowende now confirms that Van Oord has been contracted for the construction of the offshore wind farm Hollandse Kust (west) lot VI. It will be the most ecological wind farm to date and will for instance see the...
How new flue gas sensor measures ships’ black carbon emissions
Green Instruments and the Danish Technological Intitute have developed a real-time flue gas sensor technology to accurately measure black carbon emissions from ships. The technology could become instrumental in meeting the increasing regulatory demands for black...
VIDEO: Heesen launches 50-metre steel yacht Cinderella Noel IV
On 22 December, the launch and christening of Project Oslo24 took place at Heesen Yachts. The yacht is now named Cinderella Noel IV and is a 50-metre, round-bilge steel motor yacht. Delivery is planned for March 2024. As a "Smart Custom" solution, the yacht is based...
Damen explores Zeabuz tech for autonomous sailing
Damen Shipyards has embarked on a comprehensive study of Zeabuz's cutting-edge technology for autonomous sailing. Together, the two companies want to enable autonomous operations on different levels in the coming years. Zeabuz specialises in software for autonomous...
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