Another FAT completed for WinGD’s ammonia engine
WinGD has completed another factory acceptance testing (FAT) for its ammonia-fuelled two-stroke marine engine. This further advances the development and commercial readiness of ammonia-fuelled propulsion for zero-carbon shipping. The latest FAT follows the completion...
Kraken partners with Thales for maritime precision engagement platform
British maritime technology company Kraken Technology Group (KTG) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Thales for the ongoing development and provision of bespoke systems for the Kraken K50 maritime precision engagement platform. The K50 has been...
Berge Bulk to fit two dry bulk carriers with Anemoi Rotor Sails
Singapore-based dry bulk owner Berge Bulk has contracted Anemoi Marine Technologies Ltd to supply and fit two vessels in their dry bulk fleet with Anemoi Rotor Sails. It concerns the Berge Neblina and Berge Mulhacen. The first vessel, Berge Neblina, a 388k DWT Valemax...
VIDEO: Pioneering Spirit’s jacket lift system, the story – Episode 4 out now
After years of design, engineering, building and testing, it was time to deploy the Pioneering Spirit's revolutionary jacket lift system for the first time on a commercial project. Allseas has made a mini documentary about the system that covers everything from idea...
Fugro and OICL work on common control interface for remote maritime operations
Research teams from Fugro and the Ocean Industries Concept Lab (OICL) at Oslo School of Architecture and Design have been exploring how best to harmonise maritime design by integrating digital innovation in next-generation workplaces for safe remote operations. The...
Failing to question the pilot results in vessel grounding
A different pilot boarding area than planned and not sufficiently questioning the pilot's actions resulted in a tanker grounding. The incident is described in The Nautical Institute's latest Mars Report, in which the institute stresses the importance of when and how...
Damen delivers its first all-electric tug Sparky to Ports of Auckland
Damen’s first all-electric harbour tug, the RSD-E Tug 2513, was officially delivered to its new owner, Ports of Auckland. The revolutionary tug was named Sparky and also received its Māori name, Tiaki, in a special blessing ceremony held in Auckland on August 8. The...
And the nominees for the Dutch Maritime Awards 2022 are…
Every year, five maritime awards are presented at the Dutch Maritime Awards Gala: the Maritime Designer Award, the Maritime KVNR Shipping Award, the Maritime Royal Netherlands Navy Van Hengel-Spengler Award, the Maritime Innovation Award and the Maritime Award: KNVTS...
Royal IHC to supply design and equipment for four cutter suction dredgers for Bangladesh
Royal IHC and Karnafuly Ship Builders Ltd (KSBL) in Bangladesh have signed contracts for the design, engineering and hardware of four cutter suction dredgers (CSDs). These four mono-pontoon custom-built CSDs will be built in Bangladesh by KSBL for Bangladesh Inland...
Boskalis’ revenue up 22 per cent in first half year
Royal Boskalis Westminster says it has concluded a strong first half year. The utilisation of the large vessels was high and with a strong increase in revenue, earnings also rose sharply, in particular due to an exceptional gain. Compared to last year, revenue...
TNO: Hydrogen storage at sea seems feasible
Underground storage of hydrogen at sea appears to be a technically feasible and relevant option to include in the planning and construction of the future energy system. That is the main finding of a study by Energie Beheer Nederland (EBN) and Dutch reseach institute...
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