Feadship reveals 115-metre concept design HIVE
Feadship has revealed HIVE, a 115-metre concept yacht developed by Studio De Voogt in collaboration with the shipyard’s naval architects and engineering specialists. The design, which is Feadship’s largest concept design to date, explores how emerging technologies and...
WinGD and Hanwha deliver engine that cuts methane slip
Marine engine manufacturers WinGD and Hanwha Engine have produced the world's first X72DF-2.2 VCR engine equipped with Variable Compression Ratio technology. This low-emission engine technology maximises fuel efficiency and reduces methane slip. The engine was...
Steel cut for world’s first ammonia-powered container ship
Yara Clean Ammonia, a shipper and trader of ammonia, has celebrated the steel cutting ceremony for Yara Eyde, the world’s first renewable ammonia-powered container ship. It marks the official start of construction for a vessel that will transform short-sea shipping...
Damen Yachting launches 120-metre full-custom superyacht
Project Tanzanite, the largest ever new build Amels, has entered the final outfitting stage following its recent floating and subsequent launch. This 120-metre Amels Full Custom originally arrived in the Netherlands in June 2023 having been launched at the Dutch...
LR launches wind propulsion and ergonomics rules
Lloyd’s Register (LR) is updating its Rules and Regulations for the Classification of Ships, introducing new technical notations that formalise standards for wind propulsion systems and ergonomic design. The changes establish classification requirements for...
Damen adjusts FCS 2710 for offshore oil and gas
Over the past years, the Damen Fast Crew Supplier (FCS) 2710 has become a familiar fixture in the offshore wind sector with approximately fifty vessels in operation to date. Now, with a few modifications, the FCS 2710 is set to support operations in the oil and gas...
UK trials ‘voice’ for uncrewed vessels
The UK Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) and Plymouth-based Marine AI have launched a world-first research project to give uncrewed vessels the ability to communicate naturally - like a human operator - with other ships. The programme, which began last week,...
J-ENG completes first commercial ammonia marine engine
Japan Engine Corporation (J-ENG) has completed its first fully-functional full-scale commercial ammonia engine 7UEC50LSJA-HPSCR on 30 August. This engine will be shipped in October and then installed on an ammonia-fuelled medium gas carrier being constructed by JMU...
IUMI updates risk mitigation for transporting EVs on ships
The International Union of Marine Insurance (IUMI) has updated its best practice and recommendations for the safe carriage of electric vehicles (EVs). Among other things, IUMI advocates requirements for state of charge and to double the CO2 firefighting capacity on...
Navies team up for port protection exercise
Until last Friday, the Royal Netherlands Navy operated alongside the Belgian and Estonian navies during Sandy Coast 25. The focus was on protecting the Eemshaven, the port of Delfzijl, and data and energy cables. The Eemshaven can be used for the transit of NATO...
Feadship joins Nuclear Energy Maritime Organization
Feadship has officially joined the Nuclear Energy Maritime Organization (NEMO). This step builds on Feadship’s energy transition roadmap launched in 2020, which defines the shipyard’s path toward carbon-neutral yachting. NEMO is a collective dedicated to advancing...
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