ABB joins forces with Ferrari Hypersail yacht
ABB is partnering with Ferrari Hypersail, an innovative 100-foot oceanic full-foiling monohull yacht powered by renewable energy systems. As electrification partner, ABB will bring in its expertise of marine power, direct current (DC) technology and advanced...
Fugro, Ocean Visions to advance ocean-based carbon removal
Selected by the nonprofit Ocean Visions, Fugro will lead the development of a standardised Environmental Impact Assessment Framework for marine carbon dioxide removal (mCDR). This covers a set of emerging technologies that enhance the ocean’s natural ability to store...
WinGD methanol engines for over 30 container ships
Swiss marine power company WinGD will provide X DF M dual-fuel methanol and X-Engine methanol-ready engine designs for over thirty container vessels to be built for a major Taiwanese container ship operator. The most recent order is for methanol-ready X92 engines for...
The ghost in the machine – RPM on tanker does not pick up
New technology can introduce unintended consequences, warns The Nautical Institute in a new Mars Report. In this report, an emissions monitoring system limited the engine power of a tanker trying to leave a berth. The Nautical Institute gathers reports of maritime...
Pilotage risk management: To a precautionary approach
From the magazine - Nowadays, there is zero tolerance by the public for accidents in ports that involve loss of life and damage to critical infrastructure. The two most recent examples of the potential catastrophic consequences of maritime pilotage accidents are the...
Play a free online game and understand ship stability
Want to get a feel for how ship stability works, but without doing all the complex calculations? Play the online free ship stability game developed by a maritime research group together with the game design department of Maritime Institute Willem Barentsz (MIWB)/NHL...
Whale Alert app launches in Europe
The International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) and Conserve.IO have launched the mobile app Whale Alert in Europe. Users can report whale sightings through the app, allowing vessels to adjust their routes or speeds to reduce the risk of collisions with whales. The...
Van Oord installs all foundations at Sofia Offshore Wind Farm
Van Oord has installed all monopile foundations at the RWE Sofia Offshore Wind Farm, marking a significant milestone in the construction of one of world’s largest wind farms. To execute the works, Van Oord deployed offshore wind installation vessel Aeolus. The 1.4-GW...
Damen delivers Fast Ferry from stock to Starline Co.
Damen Shipyards Group has signed a contract with South Korea’s Starline Co. Ltd. for the delivery of a new Damen Fast Ferry 4212. Available from stock at Damen Song Cam Shipyard in Vietnam, the shipbuilder expects to deliver the vessel just seven weeks after the...
Everllence to develop pilot fuel-free ammonia genset
Danish State initiative the Energy Technology Development and Demonstration Programme (EUDP) has announced the "NH3 Spark – FutureFlex" project. It aims to develop a dual-fuel, four-stroke genset capable of operating purely on ammonia without the need for a pilot...
ScottishPower and Oasis: Offshore charging is feasible
Offshore charging for both battery-powered crew transfer and service operation vessels could be on the horizon for wind farms of the future. This follows from two studies commissioned by ScottishPower Renewables. The two reports – by MJR Power & Automation and...
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