VIDEO: Volvo Penta to launch new hybrid system for yachts
Volvo Penta has revealed details of a new D13 IPS Hybrid yacht propulsion system it aims to bring to market later in 2026. The fully integrated hybrid-electric platform combines superior onboard comfort with simplified ownership, installation and design. Built on the...
Wijnne Barends’ new LNG dual-fuel MPV excels with low EEDI
The first delivery in a series of LNG dual-fuel multipurpose dry cargo vessels (MPV) marks a turning point in European short-sea shipping. Wijnne Barends' Lady Marie Christine shows how state-of-the-art design features can ensure that long-term emission targets will...
In SWZ|Maritime: New hospital ship Global Mercy headed for Africa
The brand-new Global Mercy is the world’s largest civilian hospital ship, with a self-assumed charity mission in coastal Africa. On board, free medical care is provided to thousands of the poorest people. The purpose-built hospital ship has a unique design built on...
VIDEO: Ulstein’s MSR powered Thor can charge battery-driven cruise ships
Ulstein's new vessel concept Thor could make zero-emission cruise operations a reality. The 149-metre 3R (Replenishment, Research and Rescue) design will feature a thorium molten salt reactor (MSR) to generate electricity. This enables the vessel to operate as a...
Kraken secures investment for high-speed maritime precision engagement platform
Early-stage British maritime technology company Kraken Technology Group has completed a private funding round for development of its precision engagement craft. The Kraken K50 is designed for fast-response precision engagement, coastal interdiction and the protection...
Fumigated cargoes on ships require extreme care
The Nautical Institute's latest Mars Report describes how a crew member on board a general cargo vessel died of fumigation poisoning. Among other things, the Institute warns that masters and crew of vessels carrying fumigated cargoes must be aware of the potential...
Hapag-Lloyd equips all containers with real-time tracking
Hapag-Lloyd will equip its entire container fleet with real-time tracking devices. After successfully introducing real-time monitoring for its reefer container fleet in 2019 with the IoT product Hapag-Lloyd LIVE, the company will start to install newly developed...
Keppel Offshore & Marine and Sembcorp Marine sign merger deal
Keppel Corporation and Sembcorp Marine have signed the agreement for the proposed combination of Keppel Offshore & Marine and Sembcorp Marine. The merged company in Singapore will focus on offshore renewables, new energy and cleaner solutions in the offshore and...
Moving freight effectively by inland vessel train
The European Commission has recently made more policies for logistical improvement in international inland navigation. Under the umbrella of NOVIMAR (NOVel Iwt and MARitime transport concepts) project partners aim to improve economic feasibility of waterborne...
Van Doorn succeeds Hoogsteden as Port of Rotterdam’s Vice President Commercial
Per 1 March 2022, Matthijs van Doorn succeeded Emile Hoogsteden as Vice President Commercial of the Port of Rotterdam Authority. In the preceding seven years, Van Doorn was responsible for developing the hinterland network as Director Logistics. In the past two years,...
Heerema to install 64 He Dreiht XL monopiles
Heerema Marine Contractors has won an offshore wind foundation installation contract for EnBW's He Dreiht offshore wind farm. The work includes the transport and installation of 64 monopiles and transition pieces. During operations, Heerema will use the IHC IQIP...
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