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...
AiP for ammonia-fuelled gas carrier
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL), Tsuneishi Shipbuilding, and Mitsui E&S Shipbuilding (MES-S) have conducted risk assessments of their jointly developed, ammonia-fuelled liquefied gas carrier. On April 10, they received Approval in Principle (AiP) for the vessel from...
Shipping decarbonises, but will Rotterdam industry survive?
In late April, the Port of Rotterdam spread hopeful news of its efforts to make shipping fossil-free. Europe's largest port is ready for bunkering ships with alternative fuels like methanol, and next year, ships may be able to bunker ammonia in Rotterdam. But the...
SWZ|Maritime’s May 2023 navy special: New fleet for the Royal Netherlands Navy
It will probably take another twenty years, but then our Royal Netherlands Navy will have a completely new fleet that will hopefully be up to any threats to Europe's territorial integrity. The first ship of this new fleet, the supply ship Den Helder is currently under...
VIDEO: Van Oord breaks own subsea rock installation world record
Van Oord’s flexible fallpipe vessel Stornes has set a new world record. The vessel carried out subsea rock installation works in a record water depth of 1364 metres. A distance comparable to almost five times the length of the Eiffel tower. The subsea rock...
IGG malfunction gives rise to increased inspection
A malfunction with an inert gas generator (IGG) on board a tanker was taken seriously by the tanker company, which adjusted its planned maintenance system (PMS) accordingly. A good example of positive action, states The Nautical Institute. The Nautical Institute...
Failure to follow load line regulations leads to USD 6 million in damages
A recent marine casualty resulting in the total loss of a crane barge, estimated at over USD 6 million, is a stark warning of the risks involved with failing to adhere to load line regulations. That is why the US Coast Guard (USCG) has issued a Safety Alert on the...
No more HFO in Arctic waters from 2024
A prohibition on the use and carriage of heavy fuel oil (HFO) as fuels in Arctic waters comes into effect on 1 July 2024. Lloyd's Register has summarised what the change in regulations entails. As part of amendments to MARPOL Annex I, MEPC.329(76), which entered into...
VIDEO: TU Delft Hydro Motion Team reveals new boat
Students of the TU Delft Hydro Motion Team have revealed their hydrogen-powered boat Aurora. The boat is constructed as lightweight as possible and hydrofoils allow it to "fly" over the surface of the water. The boat was unveiled to the world for the first time on 8...
Damen opens new service hub in Vietnam
Damen Services has opened its twelfth service hub, located in South-East Asia at Damen Song Cam shipyard in Haiphong, Vietnam. This latest addition to its Service Hub network will enable Damen to provide a dedicated resource from which it can deliver faster and more...
Acta Marine establishes French subsidiary
Acta Marine has established a French subsidiary and opened a new office in Montoir de Bretagne, France. The new office will be shared with its long-term partner Alka Marine and is part of Acta Marine's efforts to increase its local presence and position itself for the...
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