US shipbuilding could be boosted by small modular reactors: ABS

Christopher J. Wiernicki, chairman and CEO of the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), said that small modular reactors (SMRs) could be a catalyst for US shipbuilding. In order to advance the technology for commercial usage, Wiernicki underlined the necessity of a marinized SMR demonstration. Recently, ABS issued a statement calling the new nuclear reactor technology

Unibarge secures methanol bunker licenses for key European ports

Two vessels have already completed a bunkering operation barge In July 2024: Chicago, Unibarge’s 3,238 dwt bunker, and the 1,170 TEU boxship Eco Umande, operated by independent common carrier X-Press Feeders of Singapore. The latter one was dubbed to be the world’s first methanol dual-fuel engine conversion for a container vessel. In an operation conducted

EU awards €7.8 mn for Steesmat Project

The Horizon Europe program of the EU’s Steesmat project has been awarded €7.8m (US$8.2m) to build a medium voltage direct current (MVDC)-based power system that would replace the present conventional alternating current (AC) systems. Thirteen European partners will work together to develop a power distribution system specifically designed to meet the requirements of zero-emission vessels,

TMS Group orders 10 LNG dual fuel boxships from Chinese shipyard

Greek shipping tycoon George Economou’s TMS Group has stated that it has ordered up to ten LNG-powered dual-fuel containerships from China’s Zhoushan Changhong International Shipyard. It was announced that the Greece-based corporation had placed an order for six firm Neo-Panamax boxships and four optional ones in a transaction for a total of $1.4 billion. It

As Tesla prepares to enter the market, India restricts investments in EV charging

India offers a significantly reduced 15 per cent import tariff on EVs, down from approximately 100 per cent, to companies like Tesla. However, to qualify, automakers must invest at least $500 million in a domestic factory. Reuters reports that investments in charging infrastructure cannot be used to meet this requirement, ensuring the focus remains on

Norway nears landmark transition to all-electric vehicles

The global shift to sustainable transport is accelerating, with some countries making strides faster than others. Various factors, including government initiatives, infrastructure investment, and consumer demand, influence how quickly these transitions occur. Norway’s success in promoting electric vehicles (EVs) is now being closely watched worldwide. Norway’s focus on EV adoption has resulted in electric vehicles

Zepp.solutions to supply hydrogen fuel cell systems for zero-emission river cruise vessel

Zepp.solutions, a Dutch pioneer in hydrogen fuel cell technology, has been selected as the fuel cell system supplier for the NERA-H2 project. This initiative, largely funded by the Dutch Maritime Master Plan, aims to introduce hydrogen as a clean energy source in the river cruise industry by developing a fully zero-emission demonstration vessel. With cities

ICS calls for urgent progress on GHG emissions regulations at IMO

Following the conclusion of the 18th session of the IMO’s Intersessional Working Group on Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships (ISWG-GHG 18), the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has emphasized the need for accelerated progress on greenhouse gas (GHG) regulations ahead of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 83) meeting in April. Guy Platten, Secretary

NYK gets AiP for ammonia bunkering vessel design

ClassNK has issued an Approval-in-Principle (AiP) certificate for an ammonia fueled ammonia bunkering vessel designed by NYK and its partners. Seatrium, through its wholly-owned subsidiary, LMG Marin provided engineering expertise for the vessel’s design, which will now be submitted to the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) for evaluation. Safety philosophies on the safe

COSCO SHIPPING names China’s first methanol dual-fuel containership

COSCO SHIPPING has named the country’s first dual-fuel containership, M.V. as ‘COSCO SHIPPING YANGPU’, which was also COSCO SHIPPING ‘s ninth anniversary, at Yangzhou. COSCO SHIPPING President Zhu Bixin, COSCO SHIPPING Executive Vice President and CFO Sun Yunfei, Yangzhou Municipal Party Committee Deputy Secretary and Mayor Pan Guoqiang, and representatives from COSCO SHIPPING Holdings and