GEFO acquires seven gas tankers from Unigas
As part of an asset deal, the GEFO Shipping Group is acquiring the gas tanker activities of Unigas Shipping Swiss AG. The transaction is scheduled to close in June/July 2026 and involves a total of seven inland gas tankers. Three of the vessels, measuring 135 metres...
Multipurpose ship Energy Observer 2 to run on liquid hydrogen
After having developed an autonomous laboratory vessel with the first complete hydrogen chain, Energy Observer has launched a multipurpose cargo ship design fuelled by liquid hydrogen. The technology allows zero-emission navigation, while offering very high transport...
ClassNK gives approval in principle for large liquefied CO2 carrier
Classification society ClassNK has issued an approval in principle (AiP) for a liquefied CO2 (LCO2) carrier. Mitsubishi Shipbuilding, a part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Group, and Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line) came up with the design. Carbon dioxide...
BeH2ydro develops monofuel hydrogen engine
BeH2ydro, a joint venture of Belgian engine builder ABC and Belgian shipping company CMB, has developed a maritime internal combustion engine that runs entirely on hydrogen. The zero-emission engine is suitable for tugs, inland vessels and short sea ships. The engine...
Unauthorised modifications bring about capsizing of Nicola Faith
The Maritime Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) has investigated the capsizing and foundering of the whelk potter Nicola Faith (BS58), resulting in the loss of all three crew in January 2021. One of the causes found were unauthorised modifications which compromised...
Improvised monkey fist on ship found to be dangerous
A vessel berthed at a terminal and some port personnel noticed that one of the monkey fists used on a heaving line was particularly heavy. It was later found to be an unsafe improvisation by one of the crew. The Nautical Institute gathers reports of maritime accidents...
What the ban on cybutryne in anti-fouling systems means for shipowners
The International Maritime Organization's Marine Environment Protection Committee has adopted an amendment to the International Convention on the Control of Harmful Anti-fouling Systems on Ships (AFS Convention). From 1 January 2023, the ingredient cybutryne will be...
TNO and three partners to develop new generation of electrolysers
With the German company Schaeffler, Johnson Matthey from England and the Belgian company Bekaert, Dutch TNO will work on a step-change in efficiency to be used within electrolysis. The goal is to drive forward next generation technologies to reduce the levelised cost...
Nautical Institute: Early action is not limited to course alterations
When there is a risk of a possible collision, it is always a good idea to slow down to give both vessels more time to act on the situation. The Nautical Institute gives this advice in its latest Mars Report, which describes a collision between a container ship and...
New Dutch training vessel Ab Initio is ready for the future
The futuristic-looking training ship of the Rotterdam-based STC Group, the Ab Initio (67 x 8.20 metres), will soon be sailing emission-free for hours at a time in the Port of Rotterdam. The inland vessel will be equipped with a lithium-ion battery pack, a 50 kW fuel...
Heesen delivers 50-metre superyacht Book Ends
Heesen Yachts has delivered YN 19850 MY Book Ends, formerly known as Project Sapphire. The 50-metre Aluminium Semi-displacement Series is the first of its kind below 500 GT to comply with IMO Tier-III regulations. Book Ends has a top speed of over 23 knots. With a...
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