Jumbo’s Fairplayer transports four cranes on one go
JSI Alliance, an alliance of Jumbo, SAL and SAL Intermarine, has delivered four rubber-tyred gantry cranes (RTGs) to Khor Fakkan. The cranes were loaded onto Jumbo's heavy-lift vessel Fairplayer in Cork. While each RTG weighed approximately 150 tonnes, well within the...
Mitsubishi, TNO validate engine that emits only water
The maritime sector is undergoing its biggest transition since combustion engines replaced manual labour. Mitsubishi and TNO are demonstrating that zero-emission inland shipping is within reach, with the world’s first CO2-free hydrogen engine. Article and picture by...
IMO announces evacuation plan for Strait of Hormuz
The Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States have signed a memorandum of understanding that is to end the war between the two countries. Following this agreement, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has announced an evacuation plan for the seafarers...
Everllence’s ammonia engine moves closer to sea trials
Everllence has completed the type approval test (TAT) of its ME-LGIA ammonia-burning engine at its Research Centre Copenhagen (RCC). Eight classification societies oversaw the testing that took place from June 10-12, marking the latest phase towards the engine's...
Biocide-free antifouling paint performs best
When comparing different types of antifouling paints against fouling on leisure boats, the results were the opposite of what many would expect. Of the paints tested, the biocide-free silicone paint worked best, and the paint marketed as environmentally friendly turned...
Jan De Nul lands 25-year Argentine waterway concession
For the next 25 years, Jan De Nul will be responsible for deepening, modernising and maintaining Argentina’s main waterway, the Paraná River. Under the concession agreement, the company is allowed to collect toll fees from passing vessels. Jan De Nul has maintained...
Fortescue and CMB.Tech sign deal for twelve ammonia bulkers
CMB.Tech and Fortescue have signed a milestone agreement for the charter of up to twelve ammonia-capable vessels. It is a significant step towards advancing the adoption of ammonia as a shipping fuel. Under the agreement, Fortescue will charter a fleet of twelve...
Netherlands sends frigate to Strait of Hormuz
The Dutch air-defence and command frigate HNLMS De Ruyter could play a role in safeguarding freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. Minister Dilan Yeşilgöz-Zegerius informed the Dutch House of Representatives of the possibility in a letter dated 19 June. The...
Dutch ship repair yards call for more space
Dutch ship repair yards have called on policymakers to provide more room for ship maintenance, repair and decarbonisation activities. The message was central to a meeting organised by Maritime & Offshore NL at Damen Shiprepair Rotterdam on 17 June. According to...
LR grants first type approval to marine hydrogen engine
Lloyd’s Register (LR) has issued the first type approval certificate for a 100 per cent hydrogen-fuelled, spark-ignited marine engine. It marks a significant step in the certification and commercial readiness of hydrogen-fuelled propulsion technology for maritime...
Nauplius to supply fifth vessel to Inverlussa
Nauplius Workboats will build a new 25-metre x 10.6-metre hybrid aquaculture service vessel for Inverlussa Marine Services. It is the fifth vessel Nauplius has developed for the Mull-based marine operator. The contract forms part of a landmark investment by...
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