Kooy Prize for methanol engine dynamics research
For his graduation project as part of his Mechanical Engineering studies at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e), Jasper Kole researched the dynamic performance of methanol engines and two-stage turbocharging. It landed him the Prof. Kooy Prize on 8 April. The...
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[VIDEO] ABB and Keppel trial remote controlled tug Singapore
ABB and Singaporean shipyard Keppel Offshore & Marine have carried out South Asia’s first remote joystick control of a tugboat in the busy Port of Singapore. The trial is to help validate the increased safety and efficiency of tug operations utilising digital...
Project seeks to improve performance predictions of wind propulsion
MARIN and ABS have kicked off the WiSP2 Joint Industry Project to help facilitate the broad uptake of wind propulsion as an important tool to decarbonise shipping. The aim is to prove the level of fuel savings ship owners can expect, enabling them to make informed...
‘Ships with multiple hold configurations need failsafe precautions’
In response to an accident in which a crew member died after falling into hold, The Nautical Institute says ships with multiple hold configurations need failsafe precautions. In addition, great care must be taken with doors leading to the hold. The Nautical Institute...
Container leaking acid on board X-Press Pearl refused by two ports
While still to be fully investigated, the catalyst for the inferno on the X-Press Pearl has been asserted to be a leakage of nitric acid, according to TT Club. Ship operator X-Press Feeders says it tried to discharge the leaking container at two ports, but was not...
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[VIDEO] Crew of sinking ship off India rescued by helicopter
An Indian Coast Guard helicopter has rescued the crew of a sinking cargo ship off the coast of Mumbai. The spectacular operation took place on Thursday, June 17. All sixteen crew members of the Mangalam have been brought to safety. The Indian Coast Guard received a...
[VIDEO] Hamburg Süd container ship hits ferry dock and breaches hull
Hamburg Süd's container ship Cap San Antonio has hit a ferry dock while leaving the port of Santos in Brazil on Sunday. The ship's hull was breached with water flowing from the hole, indicating a ballast tank may have been hit. The 10,500 TEU container ship was headed...
Batteries installed in Damen’s first fully-electric tug
Damen Shipyards Group has reached a milestone in the construction of its first fully-electric Reversed Stern Drive tug by installing the batteries. The shipbuilder is constructing the RSD-E Tug 2513, named Sparky, for New Zealand’s Ports of Auckland at its Song Cam...
First cruise ship sets sail from US since start of the pandemic
For the first time in fifteen months, a cruise ship carrying passengers has set sail from an American port. The Freedom of the Seas of Royal Caribbean Cruises departed from the port of Miami on Sunday for a cruise of several days. The ship is testing whether...
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[VIDEO] US Navy aircraft carrier completes first full ship shock trials
The USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) has completed the first full ship shock trials (FSSTs). The first-in-class aircraft carrier was designed using advanced computer modelling methods, testing, and analysis to ensure it is hardened to withstand battle conditions. The shock...
Green dynamic positioning system saves fuel and reduces noise
RH Marine has developed a new green dynamic Positioning (DP) system, which optimises the fuel consumption of generators and thrusters. As a result, ships can sail more efficiently and save fuel. By switching completely to batteries, the DP system also enables vessels...
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