Tag: retrofit
Lloyd’s Register and Stena Line Partner to Retrofit Ferries with Methanol Propulsion
Building upon the groundbreaking success of the Stena Germanica in 2015, Lloyd’s Register (LR) and Stena Line are collaborating on an ambitious project to retrofit two fast roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) vessels with methanol propulsion systems. This initiative marks a significant step forward in the maritime industry’s efforts to reduce carbon emissions and enhance sustainability. The Stena…
Smart Green Shipping begins on-land testing of FastRig, a new easy retrofit wingsail designed to cut costs and emissions
Smart Green Shipping, the company that unlocks wind power for the shipping industry, has today commenced on-land testing of FastRig: a robust aluminium wingsail that harnesses wind power to deliver thrust to the ship and can reduce shipping emissions by up to 30%. FastRig has been developed collaboratively with input from ship owners and cargo…
Dual-Fuel Methanol MAN 175D Announced: Newbuild and retrofit variants planned for 2026
MAN Energy Solutions has announced that a dual-fuel version of its MAN 175D high-speed engine, capable of operating on methanol, will be available by the end of 2026. The new variant, designated MAN 175DF-M, will be available both as newbuild and retrofit variants. MAN Energy Solutions states that the 175DF-M will be optimised for diesel-mechanical…
Leclanché to Supply Battery System for Hybrid Retrofit of Lafarge River Tug
A pusher tug built in 1965 and used by Lafarge France to push and steer barges laden with cement and related aggregates to, from and around Paris, is about to get a new lease on life – including a potential starring role in the opening ceremony for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games (picture available here).…