Author: Yukta Sharma
ABB introduces Optimal Speed Routing to help vessels enhance fuel efficiency and reduce emissions
ABB has introduced a new feature to its Routing Services portfolio that will allow vessel owners to manage fuel costs on a through-voyage basis by optimizing the optimal route and speed at the same time. As the first solution in the market equipped to optimize track and operating speeds simultaneously against anticipated weather, the feature…
PPG announces partnership with RightShip
PPG yesterday announced a collaboration with RightShip, a digital maritime sustainability platform, as part of Rightship’s Zero Harm Innovation Partners Program. The initiative aims to foster the development and adoption of innovative solutions to promote a more sustainable future in the maritime industry. “By connecting manufacturers with shipowners and educating charterers about new technologies, the…
Erma First CARBON FIT and its Revolutionary Amine Absorption Technology
CAPITAL GAS, ERMA FIRST and BABCOCK signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) to install a pioneering Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) system, CARBON FIT, on board four new liquefied carbon dioxide (LCO2) carriers. Due for delivery by South Korean shipbuilder Hyundai Mipo Dockyard in 2026, the 22,000 cbm LCO2 carriers will join the Capital Gas…
ABS Wavesight Driving Regulatory Compliance and Fleet Efficiency
(ATHENS) — Real-time, data-driven insights supporting regulatory compliance, improving fleet efficiency, reducing operational costs and meeting fleet decarbonization goals are key benefits of ABS Wavesight My Digital Fleet (MDF) software that was unveiled today during Posidonia. MDF introduces groundbreaking features aimed at empowering maritime operators to optimize performance, improve energy efficiency and streamline compliance with…
Are You Ready for FuelEU Maritime?
“FuelEU Maritime comes into force in precisely 211 days. Are you ready?” That was the question to the shipping industry from ABS Chairman and CEO Christopher J. Wiernicki as he launched the Posidonia Shipping Exhibition with a keynote address to the Capital Link Maritime Leaders Summit, highlighting the disruptive potential of incoming regulation. “FuelEU creates…
Onboard Carbon Capture A Promising Solution for Shipping Industry Decarbonization
Onboard carbon capture (OCC) is garnering significant interest within the shipping industry, presenting shipowners with the possibility of continuing to use conventional fuels while reducing emissions. However, according to DNV’s latest whitepaper, “The Potential of Onboard Carbon Capture in Shipping,” the success of OCC hinges on collaboration among regulators, policymakers, industry stakeholders, classification societies, and…
ABS Issues AIP to HD Hyundai Mipo for a Cutting-Edge, Ammonia-Powered Medium Range Tanker
HD Hyundai Mipo 50K DWT ammonia-powered tanker design has achieved an Approval in Principle (AIP) from the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS). The proposed vessel will be equipped with an ammonia engine developed by WinGD and produced by HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Engine & Machinery Division (HHI-EMD). ABS conducted thorough design reviews to ensure compliance…
ABS Issues AIP to Very Large Ammonia Carrier Design from Samsung Heavy Industries
(ATHENS) ABS has awarded an Approval in Principle (AIP) to Samsung Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. (SHI) for their design of a midship section and cargo tank for a 96K very large ammonia carrier. Representatives from ABS and SHI met at Posidonia 2024 for the AIP presentation. This ammonia carrier design, one of the largest in…
Indian Register of Shipping and Government of Uttar Pradesh sign MOU towards formation of UP Inland Waterways Authority
The Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) and the Uttar Pradesh Transport Department have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish the UP Inland Waterways Authority. This collaboration aims to develop and regulate inland waterways in Uttar Pradesh, enhancing transportation efficiency and fostering economic growth. Under this agreement, the IRS will assist the Uttar…
HD Hyundai Heavy Industries and Capital Gas Ship Management secure LR approval in principle for 40,000 cbm LCO2 carrier
HD HHI and Capital Gas Ship Management have received approval in principle for a 40,000 cbm LCO₂ carrier from Lloyd’s Register, developed following a joint development project between the parties. The vessel has been designed to support the growing CO₂ value chain with the growing importance of solutions such as carbon capture and storage (CCS)…
