Indian Register of Shipping certifies autonomous navigation system

The Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) has collaborated with Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited on the demonstration of an autonomous navigation system with dual navigation capabilities. The demonstration took place on the tug MT Andaman. The IRS team led by R. Srinivas, VP & HOD Electrical & Control System, conducted a thorough review of the autonomy

Laskaridis Shipping, CARES and Metis to find pathways to shipping’s low carbon future

A research project which brings together The Cambridge Centre for Advanced Research and Education in Singapore (CARES), Laskaridis Shipping Co. Ltd and Metis will evaluate the real impacts of the fuels offered to solve shipping’s decarbonization dilemma. The International Maritime Organization’s strategy for greenhouse gases aims at ships reaching net-zero GHG emissions by around 2050

Importance of SAF in driving decarbonisation recognised

As more countries and governments commit to achieving net-zero targets, and with annual air travel passenger numbers on a rapid rise, the aviation industry is under escalating pressure to substantially reduce its carbon footprint. Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) is the most viable and impactful solution for aviation decarbonisation up to 2050. The UK Government has

DNV validates Norsepower’s new EEDI/EEXI calculation method

Norsepower, the global market leader in mechanical sails, has presented calculation method, validated by the leading classification society DNV. The Norsepower E-Cal Method accurately calculates the effective power of Norsepower Rotor Sail™ (NPRS™). This helps ensure the vessel’s compliance with the latest IMO regulations, reducing the business risk for the shipyards, shipping companies, and ship

PSA Singapore and PIL trial a low-carbon end-to-end shipment

PSA Singapore (PSA) and Pacific International Lines (PIL) announced today the completion of their first trial of low-carbon green shipments, in a joint effort to build a more sustainable end-to-end supply chain ecosystem. This pilot trial is part of the Memorandum of Understanding signed in October last year between the two long-standing partners to collaborate

MAN Cryo to design hydrogen supply for netzero Norwegian ferries

MAN Cryo has been contracted by Torghatten Nord A/S, the Norwegian ferry company, to work on a project encompassing the design and engineering of two hydrogen-powered newbuild RoPax ferries. The project stems from a Norwegian government initiative for major vessels operating on the challenging mainland-Lofoten Islands crossing to become emission-free. Part of MAN Energy Solutions

Suzlon secures a new 551.25 MW order from Aditya Birla Group

Suzlon Group, India’s largest renewable energy solutions provider, announced a new order win for the development of 551.25 MW wind power project for the Aditya Birla Group, a Global Indian Conglomerate. Suzlon will install 175 wind turbine generators (WTGs) with a Hybrid Lattice Tubular (HLT) tower and a rated capacity of 3.15 MW each at

TECO 2030’s fuel cell is running at 100% power capacity

TECO 2030 has successfully reached stable and maximum power output of zero emission hydrogen-electric power with its disruptive fuel cell system. TECO 2030’s fuel cell system connected on the testbed at AVL’s facility in Graz, Austria. Since November 2023, the system has been connected to AVL’s testbed facility in Graz. It has undergone minor modifications

Ningbo Ocean Shipping orders all-electric feeder vessels

Ningbo Ocean Shipping Co (NBOSCO) has signed for the construction of two battery-powered feeder boxships at Jiangxi Jiangxin Shipbuilding. The Shanghai-listed subsidiary of Ningbo-Zhoushan Port Group has booked 740 teu ships, which will operate along the Chinese coast once delivered in 2026. The newbuilds will be driven by two 875 KW permanent magnet propulsion motors

RIL signs alkaline electrolyzer deal with Nel

Reliance Industries has signed a technology licensing agreement to gain access to Nel Hydrogen’s platform for alkaline electrolyzer production. The agreement provides Reliance Industries with an exclusive license for Nel’s alkaline electrolyzers in India. It also allows Reliance Industries to manufacture Nel’s alkaline electrolyzers for captive purposes throughout the world. Reliance Industries aims to become