Brunvoll signs with VARD for delivery for Toyo’s new cable laying vessel

Brunvoll has signed a contract with VARD Group for the delivery of an extensive propulsion and manoeuvring system for Toyo Construction Co. Ltd new Cable Laying Vessel (CLV). Toyo’s new vessel will have three azimuth propulsion thrusters in the aft of the vessel. The foreship of the vessel will have two tunnel thrusters and a

IIT Madras works with Altair for e-mobility solutions

Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) has partnered with Altair, a company providing solutions in simulation and high-performance computing and artificial intelligence, to start a laboratory for e-mobility. The eMobility Simulation Lab at the department of engineering design, IIT Madras, will have the latest tools along with financial support from Altair. More labs and

VPS publishes white paper on role of accurate energy content measurement in biofuels

VPS published a white paper covering one specific test parameter: the energy content of biofuels. Energy Content is a key parameter, representing the amount of heat transferred within the combustion chamber during the burn process and indicates the available energy from the fuel. As explained, higher energy content results in higher power generation and better

iO3 bags contract from Fratelli Cosulich to enhance safety for methanol bunkering

Fratelli Cosulich Group announced that they have awarded iO3 with a contract for gas detection (methanol) and heat signature detection (thermal) for their inaugural chemical bunker tanker able to carry methanol which will join the fleet in Q2 2024. The implementation of the project will begin in Q1 2024. iO3 will install a suite of

Stena Oil commences operations at new marine fuel terminal

Marine fuels supplier Stena Oil has commenced operations at the new fuel terminal at the Port of Frederikshavn in Denmark where a newly built bunkering vessel that handles various types of fuels, including biofuels and methanol, will be deployed. To mark taking possession of the terminal, Stena Oil’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Stena Terminals, signed the takeover

BYD launches first Ro-Ro carrier for green transportation

BYD launches first dedicated roll-on/roll-off (ro-ro) carrier, EXPLORER NO.1. The vessel, inaugurated at Yantai Port in Shandong Province, represents a pioneering shift in maritime transportation for NEVs. EXPLORER NO.1, measuring 199.9 meters, showcases BYD’s commitment to sustainability through cutting-edge green and intelligent shipbuilding technologies. With a loading capacity of 7,000 vehicles, the vessel boasts an

ClassNK issues AiP for Maritime Hydrogen Fuel Cell System

ClassNK has issued an Approval in Principle (AiP) for a maritime hydrogen fuel cell system developed by YANMAR Power Technology Co., Ltd. (YANMAR PT). This is the first AiP certification for a maritime hydrogen fuel cell system developed by a Japanese manufacturer. Hydrogen fuel cells are gaining attention as a potential means to help reduce

Ocean Network Express steps forward with its green strategy

Ocean Network Express Pte. Ltd. (ONE) has signed Ship Building Contracts with Jiangnan Shipyard and Yangzijiang Shipbuilding for a total construction of twelve 13,000 TEU methanol dual-fuel container ships. Each shipyard will build six vessels and are all scheduled to be delivered from 2027. This significant milestone represents ONE’s inaugural fleet of methanol-dual fuel vessels

LNG as alternative fuel challenged in Europe

Five NGOs – Fossielvrij, Protect our Winters, Dryade, CLAW, and Opportunity Green – have launched a legal challenge against the European Commission, requesting it to review its green investment rules on aviation and shipping. Opportunity Green said that the EU Taxonomy should act as the standard for informing ethical and sustainable investments. It exists to

Mitsubishi Shipbuilding completes delivery of ammonia fuel supply system

Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., a part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group, has completed delivery of an ammonia fuel supply system for large, low-speed two stroke marine engines, to Japan Engine Corporation (J-ENG), a manufacturer of marine engines based in Akashi City, Hyogo Prefecture. J-ENG is currently conducting tests of ammonia fuel under various conditions