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Emission-free hydrogen and battery-powered pusher tug Elektra delivered

Emission-free hydrogen and battery-powered pusher tug Elektra delivered

by Mariska Buitendijk | Jun 2, 2022 | Emissions, Energy transition, Marine fuels, Maritime research, News, Ship design, Ship propulsion, Shipbuilding

In Berlin’s Westhafen, the Mayor of Berlin Franziska Giffey named the emission-free push boat Elektra. With 750 kg of gaseous hydrogen (at a pressure of 500 bar) on board and a battery capacity of approximately 2500 kilowatt hours, the ship has a range of about...
DB Schenker plans electric autonomous coastal container feeder in Norway

DB Schenker plans electric autonomous coastal container feeder in Norway

by Mariska Buitendijk | May 13, 2022 | Autonomous operation, Emissions, Energy transition, News, Ship design, Ship propulsion

DB Schenker has revealed plans to run a zero-emission coastal container feeder between Ikornnes quay and the Port of Ålesund in Norway. The autonomous and fully electric vessel will use the Naval Dynamics’ NDS AutoBarge 250 concept developed in partnership with...
VIDEO: Ulstein’s MSR powered Thor can charge battery-driven cruise ships

VIDEO: Ulstein’s MSR powered Thor can charge battery-driven cruise ships

by Mariska Buitendijk | Apr 29, 2022 | Emissions, Energy transition, News, Passenger ships, Ship design, Ship propulsion

Ulstein’s new vessel concept Thor could make zero-emission cruise operations a reality. The 149-metre 3R (Replenishment, Research and Rescue) design will feature a thorium molten salt reactor (MSR) to generate electricity. This enables the vessel to operate as a...
Port of Amsterdam launches tender for saloon boat using hydrogen in solid form

Port of Amsterdam launches tender for saloon boat using hydrogen in solid form

by Mariska Buitendijk | Apr 1, 2022 | Emissions, Energy transition, Marine fuels, Maritime research, News, Passenger ships, Ports, Shipping

Through a H2SHIPS pilot, Port of Amsterdam is looking to launch its first hydrogen-powered vessel, the Neo Orbis. It will sail using hydrogen in a solid form: sodium borohydride. A public tender for the vessel’s construction has now been launched. The Neo Orbis...
UK puts £ 206 million into greening shipping

UK puts £ 206 million into greening shipping

by Mariska Buitendijk | Mar 14, 2022 | Emissions, Energy transition, Maritime research, News, Ship design, Shipbuilding, Shipping

The UK Department for Transport has launched a new unit named UK SHORE to tackle shipping emissions and advance the UK towards sustainable shipping. The unit is backed by £ 206 million in funding to accelerate research and development of different technologies...
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