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VIDEO: MARIN verifies ABB Dynafin propulsion performance

VIDEO: MARIN verifies ABB Dynafin propulsion performance

by Mariska Buitendijk | May 6, 2026 | Maritime research, News, Ship propulsion

As part of a collaborative research programme, MARIN has carried out model tests to compare the performance of the ABB Dynafin propulsion concept with a conventional propulsion configuration on a RoRo vessel. The model tests confirm that ABB Dynafin can deliver a 22...
LR assesses AI navigation tech in live trial

LR assesses AI navigation tech in live trial

by Mariska Buitendijk | Apr 24, 2026 | Classification/inspection, Digitalisation, Navigation, News, Shipping

Lloyd’s Register (LR) has tested Orca AI’s AI-powered navigation system during a live vessel trial. The assessment focused on how AI-based computer vision can support human decision-making in real operating conditions, particularly in complex navigation...
MOL, Hitachi to convert ships into floating data centres

MOL, Hitachi to convert ships into floating data centres

by Mariska Buitendijk | Mar 31, 2026 | Maritime research, News, Ship conversion/refit

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL), Hitachi, and Hitachi Systems want to develop, operate and commercialise a floating data centre (FDC) converted from a second hand vessel. The companies signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to this effect. Based on this MoU, the...
LR verifies GT Wings’ AirWing Jet Sail

LR verifies GT Wings’ AirWing Jet Sail

by Mariska Buitendijk | Feb 25, 2026 | Classification/inspection, Emissions, Energy transition, News, WASP

GT Wings has secured Lloyd’s Register (LR) verification of sea trials performance assessment methodology for its AirWing Jet Sail. The verification follows ten months’ ongoing deployment of a demonstrator 20-metre AirWing on board Carisbrooke Shipping’s MV Vectis...
ABB trials new DP2 functionality on DEME’s new WTIV

ABB trials new DP2 functionality on DEME’s new WTIV

by Mariska Buitendijk | Dec 12, 2025 | Navigation, News, Offshore wind, Ship propulsion

ABB’s dynamic positioning class 2 (DP2) control solution has passed sea trials on board DEME’s newbuild wind turbine installation vessel (WTIV) Norse Wind. The solution enhances operational safety and decision making, and eliminates standby mode. ABB was able to...
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