Wärtsilä and Stena to build the world’s largest hybrid vessels

The technology group Wärtsilä will supply its hybrid propulsion system for three new RoPax vessel currently built for Stena RoRo, Europe´s largest ferry company. Two of the ferries will have a battery capacity of 11.5 MWh, making them the marine industry’s largest hybrid vessels to date. This battery power is approximately double that typically being

Proman Stena Bulk JV takes delivery of first methanol-powered tanker

Shipping joint venture Proman Stena Bulk has taken delivery of the first of six 49,900 dwt methanol-powered dual-fuel medium-range tankers. The methanol-powered ship is the first of six IMOIIMeMAX dual-fuel MR tankers being built at Guangzhou Shipyard International Co Ltd (GSI) in China for Proman Stena Bulk and Proman. Stena Pro Patria will leave GSI

Mitsubishi’s conceptual design of VLGC completed

Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd has completed the conceptual design of a Very Large Gas Carrier (VLGC). The VLGC is powered by liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) but can be adaptable to future use of ammonia as the main fuel. Approval in Principle (AIP) for the design has been acquired from the Japanese classification society ClassNK. The

Newcastlemax bulk carrier gets LR’s AIP

Shanghai Merchant Ship Design and Research Institute’s (SDARIs) has designed 210,000 DWT Newcastlemax bulk carrier. The carrier installed with Anemoi Rotor Sails has received Lloyd’s Register’s (LRs) Approval in Principle (AIP). The vessel is designed by SDARI to improve efficiency and reduce environmental impact. The Newcastlemax AIP is part of a pioneering joint development project

Orders for vessels with dual-fuel engines increasing

As prices of low-sulfur fuel oil touched an all-time high recently, the demand and orders for dual-fuel vessel has been increasing. Most of the shipowners are opting for LNG-powered ships in order to meet environmental regulations. The three major South Korean shipbuilders received orders for 154 vessels, and those include 68 ships in which LNG

Tata Steel join hands with Van Dam for developing hydrogen-powered vessel

Tata Steel has teamed up with Van Dam Shipping to develop a hydrogen-powered vessel and reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the shipping of steel coils. The vessel to be developed and go on a long-term contract with the steel giant will be a short-sea vessel with a loading capacity of around 5,000 tons and

ABS and Arcsilea to study the future of CII, EEXI and EEDI

A consortium between ABS and Arcsilea has won a tender from the European Commission, Directorate-General for Mobility and Transport (DG MOVE) to carry out a technical study on the Future of Ship Energy Efficiency Measures. The 15-month-long project will analyze the IMO’s CII, EEXI and EEDI framework and provide recommendations for further development, effective implementation

ABB, WOM to work together for FLNG projects

ABB and Wison Offshore & Marine (WOM) have agreed to work together on the development and implementation of floating liquefied natural gas (FLNG) facilities worldwide. FLNG facilities make the production, liquefaction, and storage of natural gas possible at sea, from where it can be shipped directly to customers around the world. By optimizing and standardizing

ICS denounces IMO’s rejection of its decarbonization fund proposal

The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has denounced the International Maritime Organization’s (IMOs) rejection of a research and development fund for decarbonisation projects across the shipping industry. ICS deputy secretary general Simon Bennett said the fund would have provided $50 million per year to supporting maritime GHG reduction projects in developing countries, which is reportedly

WMTC 2022 held in Copenhagen

The 7th World Maritime Technology Conference (WMTC 2022) was held in Copenhagen from 26th to 28th April at the Tivoli Congress Center. Being delayed by a year due to Covid, it saw a large turn‐out of delegates. The WMTC 2022 was combined with the Danish Maritime Fair and saw over 30 exhibitors displaying their various