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Stena Line plans to operate zero-emission RoPax vessels before 2030

Stena Line plans to operate zero-emission RoPax vessels before 2030

by Mariska Buitendijk | Feb 9, 2021 | News

Stena Line plans to start operating two fossil-free battery powered ferries on the route between Gothenburg and Frederikshavn in Denmark no later than 2030. Stena Elektra is to be the world’s first fossil free RoPax vessel of its size. At about 200 metres, it has a...
Why does allowing private security on board Dutch ships take so much time?

Why does allowing private security on board Dutch ships take so much time?

by Mariska Buitendijk | Feb 4, 2021 | News

Piracy is on the rise, and, yes, it is on the political agenda both nationally and internationally, admits Cathelijne Bouwkamp, specialist in maritime law and security at the KVNR. Yet, there are so many hurdles to clear, that Dutch shipowners likely have to wait...
Rotor Sails to be installed on a bulk carrier for the first time

Rotor Sails to be installed on a bulk carrier for the first time

by Mariska Buitendijk | Dec 16, 2020 | News

Norsepower, a provider of auxiliary wind propulsion systems, has announced its first newbuild order. Five tilting Rotor Sails will be installed on board a large bulk carrier. The agreement heralds the first installation of Norsepower’s innovative Rotor Sails on a bulk...
Yara Birkeland delivered but not ready to sail autonomously

Yara Birkeland delivered but not ready to sail autonomously

by Mariska Buitendijk | Dec 1, 2020 | News

The Norwegian shipyard Vard Brattvåg has handed over the Yara Birkeland to fertiliser company Yara. The vessel was to be the first fully autonomous logistics concept in the world. Yet, the emission-free container ship is not capable of sailing autonomously yet as the...
Norwegian grocery distributor plans to use autonomous RoRo vessels

Norwegian grocery distributor plans to use autonomous RoRo vessels

by Mariska Buitendijk | Sep 7, 2020 | News

Kongsberg Maritime and Massterly have signed contracts with Norwegian grocery distributor ASKO to equip two new vessels with autonomous technology, and to manage their operations at sea. The fully electric ships are to replace 2 million kilometres of truck transport,...
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