Day: September 27, 2024
Nuclear power could revolutionise yacht operations as industry seeks low carbon future
Nuclear energy is becoming a real option for powering yachts, offering several advantages like cleaner energy and better performance. A new report from Lloyd’s Register, launched on 26th September at the Monaco Yacht Show, explores how nuclear power could change the future of luxury marine travel. This technology could make yachts more sustainable and improve…
DemoSATH Floating Wind Project Secures Final Prototype Certification from Bureau Veritas
Saitec Offshore Technologies, in partnership with RWE and Kansai Electric Power, has reached a major achievement in floating wind technology. The final prototype certification for the DemoSATH2MU project was awarded by Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore (BV), a well-known certification company. This marks an important step in creating cleaner and more efficient floating wind systems.…
MOL Introduces App for Performance Degradation Tracking ‘Fouling Analysis’!
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Unveils “Fouling Analysis” App to Reduce Fuel Waste and Emissions Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL), a major shipping company, has launched a new tool called “Fouling Analysis.” This app helps ships run better by using big data to check for marine biofouling. Biofouling happens when tiny sea creatures like algae and barnacles…
Classification societies join forces to form Yacht Safety and Environmental Consortium
A group of top global classification societies—DNV, Lloyd’s Register (LR), RINA, Bureau Veritas (BV), and ABS—announced a major step for the yacht industry. At the 2024 Monaco Yacht Show, they introduced the Yacht Safety and Environmental Consortium (YSEC). This new consortium will work to improve the safety and environmental standards of yachts. Why Is This…
DNV completes first-ever verification of stage 3 floating LiDAR unit in Latin America
DNV has achieved a major milestone by successfully completing the first verification of a stage 3 floating LiDAR (Light Detection And Ranging) system in Latin America. This test involved advanced equipment from Fugro and took place off the coast of Porto do Açu in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. For 55 days, DNV carried out detailed…