CMB.TECH, DBR to build dual-fuel H2 gensets

Belgium-based shipping and cleantech company CMB.TECH and Dutch full-service provider of power solutions DBR have partnered up to develop what is said to be the first dual-fuel hydrogen gensets for marine applications, aiming to accelerate the decarbonization of the maritime industry. DBR offers expertise in energy solutions for marine and offshore applications, while CMB.TECH focuses

Bio-UV Group unveils new bio-sea mini ballast water treatment system

To meet increased demand for ballast water treatment systems from operators of workboats, yachts, research ships, OSVs, and similar-sized vessels, UV-based water treatment specialist BIO-UV Group has introduced what is arguably the smallest UV BWTS in the marketplace. The new BIO-SEA L01-0030 Mini – more compact than the company’s existing low-flow BIO-SEA L range –

AkzoNobel, Silverstream Technologies release white paper to help ship owners

Ship operators can reduce their fuel use and emissions output by using Silverstream Technologies’ air lubrication system (ALS) with AkzoNobel’s fouling control coatings, a new white paper has revealed. Marine industry experts from both businesses have collaborated to show that a combination of air lubrication and the right fouling control coatings can reduce hull resistance

Lomar partners with Alicia Bots for autonomous hull cleaning tech

Lomar has teamed up with US robotics startup Alicia Bots to deploy autonomous hull cleaning technology on up to fifteen of its vessels. The UK-based shipping subsidiary of Libra Group said the move both integrates cutting-edge robotic hull inspection and grooming solutions into its biofouling control practices as well as tests new use cases, “marking

Estonia, Finland sign green corridor agreement

Representatives from Estonia and Finland have signed a green corridor memorandum of understanding (MoU) to speed up marine decarbonisation between the two neighbours. The MoU was signed by the cities and ports of Helsinki and Tallinn, Rederi AB Eckerö, Tallink Grupp and Viking Line, the Estonian Ministry of Climate, and the Finnish Ministry of Transport

IMO subcommittee on carriage of cargoes & containers

The 9th session of the IMO Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers (CCC 9) was held from 20 September to 29 September 2023. A summary of important outcomes of CCC 9 is given in the following. A concise overview of key developments from CCC 9: Interim Guidelines for Ships Using Hydrogen as Fuel: These

Seafarers are key for shipping’s decarbonisation

Seafaring is set to change significantly over the coming decades as the maritime industry pursues decarbonisation goals — bringing in changes to the fuels bunkered and used onboard, scaled up technology and digitalisation, and a greater incorporation of automation onboard vessels of all types. These changes will significantly impact seafarers and their workplaces, yet crew

Navigating the future of maritime excellence and green technology

The 13th edition of INMEX SMM India in collaboration with Hamburg Messe und Congress commenced at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, Goregaon East, Mumbai. With over 200 exhibitors, this event stands as South Asia’s largest maritime exhibition and conference. It offers a platform for global experts, industry players, and enthusiasts to converge, innovate, and address the

Brunvoll propulsion solution for fishing vessel on the opposite side of the globe

Båtbygg AS has placed an order with Brunvoll for a complete propulsion and manoeuvring solution for Austral Fisheries new longline fishing vessel. The vessel is designed by Marin Teknikk AS for operation in the Antarctic Ocean, surrounded by some of the world’s harshest weather conditions. The propulsion and manoeuvring solutions chosen for this vessel consists

INMEX SMM India sets sail towards a sustainable future

INMEX SMM India, South Asia’s most awaited maritime event is back with its 13th edition from 4th to 6th October 2023 at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai. With 200+ exhibitors, it’s renowned as a central hub for maritime growth, knowledge exchange, and innovation. While leveraging India’s strategic location along major shipping routes and its extensive