Tag: decarbonization
WinGD to begin first field trial of VCR technology on CMA CGM vessel
WinGD, a Swiss marine power company, is set to test its new variable compression ratio (VCR) technology aboard a vessel operated by the French shipping giant, CMA CGM. This marks the first field trial of the dual-fuel engine technology, following successful factory tests that demonstrated efficiency improvements with both diesel and LNG fuels. The full-scale…
IACS Council’s 89th Session in Rome: Key Discussions on Human Element, Digital Transformation, and Decarbonization
Last week in Rome, the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) convened for its 89th session (C89) under the leadership of the new Council Chair, Roberto Cazzulo. The council advanced numerous critical issues, with a primary focus on incorporating human element considerations into all IACS work streams from the earliest stages. This initiative aims to…
StormGeo and ClassNK mark significant collaboration to advance maritime decarbonization
StormGeo, a leading technology provider and pioneer in weather intelligence, has partnered with esteemed Japanese ship classification society, ClassNK. The collaboration marks a significant milestone for the two as it establishes the sharing and verification of emission data, to meet the requirements of their shared clients. Shipping companies that use the StormGeo s-Insight platform will…
State-of-the-Art Ammonia Reforming Technology from Amogy Verified by ABS
ABS has issued New Technology Qualification (NTQ) for an innovative ammonia-to-electrical power system from Amogy. The Amogy ammonia-to-electrical power system splits, or “cracks,” liquid ammonia into its base elements of hydrogen and nitrogen, funneling the hydrogen into a fuel cell generating high-performance power. The technology represents a sustainable, clean energy solution tailored for industries such…
ABS and Seatrium Sign Multi-Year Agreement to Collaborate on Accelerating Decarbonization and the Energy Transition
ABS and Seatrium have enhanced their long running partnership on cutting-edge marine and technology projects with the signing of a three-year Technology Collaboration Agreement (TCA) at the Offshore Technology Conference (OTC). Entitled “Accelerating Decarbonization and Energy Transition,” the agreement is the foundation for further collaboration on a succession of state-of-the-art projects under four broad themes:…
State-of-the-Art Ammonia Reforming Technology from Amogy Verified by ABS
Ammonia-to-Electrical Power Promises Clean Energy Solution for Maritime Shipping (HOUSTON) ABS has issued New Technology Qualification (NTQ) for an innovative ammonia-to-electrical power system from Amogy. The Amogy ammonia-to-electrical power system splits, or “cracks,” liquid ammonia into its base elements of hydrogen and nitrogen, funneling the hydrogen into a fuel cell generating high-performance power. The technology…
Stena Line Boosts Cargo Capacity by 30% on Stena Forerunner and Stena Foreteller, Inks Deal with China Merchants Jinling Shipyard
On behalf of Stena Line, Stena RoRo has signed a conversion contract with China Merchants Jinling (Weihai) Shipyard for the installation of an additional cargo deck, increased thruster capacity and preparations for shore power onboard Stena Foreteller and Stena Forerunner. The cargo capacity will increase by 30% and the vessels will after conversion be ready…
Future-proof Wärtsilä 25 engine to power three new fishing vessels
Wärtsilä Corporation, Trade press release, 8 May 2024 at 11 EEST Technology group Wärtsilä will supply its latest addition to the company’s engine portfolio, the Wärtsilä 25, for a new 44-metre long stern trawler. The vessel is being built for Faroe Islands operator Vardin and is the first of three new vessels to be built for the…
Hapag-Lloyd wins ZEMBA tender for zero-emission shipping services
On 17. April, the Zero Emission Maritime Buyers Alliance (ZEMBA) announced that Hapag-Lloyd is the winner of its first tender for ocean shipping based on biomethane that achieves at least a 90 percent reduction of greenhouse gases. Through this deal, the ZEMBA members have committed to collectively avoid at least 82,000 metric tonnes of CO2e…
ABS and Seatrium Sign Multi-Year Agreement to Collaborate on Accelerating Decarbonization and the Energy Transition
Agreement Paves the Way for Continued Close Collaboration and Partnership Through Technology, Engineering & Sustainability Expertise & Support (HOUSTON) ABS and Seatrium have enhanced their long running partnership on cutting-edge marine and technology projects with the signing of a three-year Technology Collaboration Agreement (TCA) at the Offshore Technology Conference (OTC). Entitled “Accelerating Decarbonization and Energy…
