ONE trials wind propulsion solution

Japanese liner Ocean Network Express (ONE) is trialling wind propulsion with Dutch firm Econowind. The magenta-branded containerline is set to install two containerised wind assist devices, known as VentoFoil containers, on the Kalamazoo, a 1,036 teu feeder vessel operating between Busan, Yokohama, and Honolulu. The trial, scheduled to begin in January 2024 and run for

Emerson and Frugal Technologies join forces to reduce fuel consumption in shipping

Global automation technology leader Emerson has made a strategic investment in Frugal Technologies, which will use Emerson’s global organization to accelerate sales of its fuel-saving AI technology for ships. With a control system based on artificial intelligence (AI), Frugal Technologies (Aalborg, Denmark) has helped shipping companies such as Uni-Tankers, Christiania Shipping, and Royal Arctic Line

ICS, IBIA propose energy pooling compliance mechanism

The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) and the International Bunker Industry Association (IBIA) have jointly submitted a proposal to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) for what they describe as a simplified global greenhouse gas (GHG) fuel standard. The 2023 IMO strategy for the reduction of GHG emissions from ships identifies the development and finalisation of

Europe to act tough on ship discharges

Ships in European Union seas could face significant fines not only for oil spills, but also for sewage and garbage discharge, transport and tourism committee MEPs said. The committee voted to update EU rules on preventing pollution from ships in European seas and ensuring perpetrators face fines. It would ensure all international standards on preventing

Hydrogen fuel cells offer a viable zero-emissions solution

Around 90% of everything we consume is moved by sea and maritime transport is responsible for around three per cent of global CO₂ emissions. According to Siemens Energy, due to these revised IMO standards, thousands of container vessels, yachts, and ferry operators worldwide will need to replace their heavy fuel oil and diesel generator drive

ICOMIA, NMMA present decarbonization report

The International Council of Marine Industry Associations (ICOMIA) announced during METSTRADE in Amsterdam, new research outlining a portfolio of technologies best positioned to continue to propel the industry toward decarbonization. NMMA president Frank Hugelmeyer and ICOMIA president Darren Vaux presented the global research, which specifically looks at marine propulsion in boats under 24m (roughly 79

Danish Ship Finance pitches CII alternative

Danish Ship Finance has issued its latest biannual markets report in which it has called for the International Maritime Organization’s Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII) to be replaced with a voyage index that shows carbon intensity per voyage to allow performance to be evaluated and optimised. The voyage index would be powered by a global terminal

BIO-SEA ballast water treatment system for Neoliner cargo ship

BIO-UV Group, a specialist in sustainable water treatment and disinfection solutions, has won a contract to supply its BIO-SEA UV ballast water treatment system to a wind-powered cargo vessel newbuild. The Neoliner 136 is the first ship of its kind from NEOLINE, a company established in 2015 to research solutions for zero-emission shipping, using unlimited,

Brunvoll thankful for another contract with Karstensens

Karstensens Skibsværft and Klondyke Fishing Company has chosen a broad equipment range from Brunvoll for the new fishing vessel “Chris Andra”. This is yet another contract between Brunvoll and Karstensen Skibsværft in the fishing vessel range, and delivery of the complete vessel will happen in 2026. The delivery to Karstensens Skibsværft includes several advanced Brunvoll

LMT successfully trials 5G maritime technology

Latvian mobile innovator LMT, in collaboration with the local technical port services provider LVR Fleet, has recently succeeded in trialing the 5G technology maritime concept that holds the potential to enable 5G connectivity over open waters. The trial was conducted on the Daugava River in Riga, Latvia, and demonstrated uninterrupted 5G shore-to-ship and ship-to-ship connectivity.