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Hapag-Lloyd takes sustainable measures for existing fleet with new propellers and bulbous bows

Hapag-Lloyd takes sustainable measures for existing fleet with new propellers and bulbous bows

by Mariska Buitendijk | Aug 23, 2022 | Emissions, News, Ship conversion/refit, Ship propulsion, Shipping

With the loading of the first retrofit propeller in the Port of Hamburg, Hapag-Lloyd is launching its Fleet Upgrade Program. The goal is to technically modernise the existing fleet. In addition to propellers, the container liner will also fit some of its ships with a...
NGO Bellona launches initiative to tackle biofouling through proactive cleaning

NGO Bellona launches initiative to tackle biofouling through proactive cleaning

by Mariska Buitendijk | Aug 3, 2022 | Emissions, Maritime regulations, News, Shipping

The build-up of marine life on ships’ hulls, known as biofouling, is an age-old problem for ship operators and the shipping industry. A new international effort initiated by NGO Bellona and supported by leading companies aims to develop an industry standard for...
What the ban on cybutryne in anti-fouling systems means for shipowners

What the ban on cybutryne in anti-fouling systems means for shipowners

by Mariska Buitendijk | Jul 19, 2022 | Maritime regulations, News

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...
Tackling biofouling: Hull must be clean for shipping to be green

Tackling biofouling: Hull must be clean for shipping to be green

by Mariska Buitendijk | Mar 4, 2022 | Emissions, Energy transition, News, Shipping, SWZ|Maritime

As for many ships fuel consumption may account for fifty per cent of operating costs, the added drag caused by biofouling has severe economic consequences. Increase in fuel consumption and the associated increase in greenhouse gas emission are obviously not in line...
U-Ming’s new bulk carrier to be equipped with hull-cleaning robot

U-Ming’s new bulk carrier to be equipped with hull-cleaning robot

by Mariska Buitendijk | Oct 14, 2021 | Emissions, News

Shipowner U-Ming has ordered Jotun’s Hull Skating Solutions (HSS) for its new 190,000-DWT dual fuel bulk carrier. The HSS consists of an underwater robotic device with hull inspection and cleaning capabilities, and SeaQuantum Skate, a purpose developed...
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