Tag: Technology
Innovation from North-East pioneering green technology company on track to revolutionise decarbonisation of vessels
Oasis Marine, a small company in North-East Scotland, is leading the way in the decarbonisation of vessels with pioneering technology. Initially providing a successful range of smaller mooring buoys, Oasis Marine has developed several industrial solutions, the Oasis Hydrogen Buoy and the Oasis Power Buoy, to provide offshore hydrogen bunkering and electric charging, allowing vessels…
New study by GTT, Lloyd’s Register and Shell concludes that predictive technology could extend tank inspection intervals on LNG carriers
A study led by GTT Group, Lloyd’s Register and Shell International Trading and Shipping Company Limited concludes that inspection intervals for LNG carrier membrane tanks could be safely extended thanks to monitoring technology and predictive maintenance. The International Gas Carriers (IGC) Code and IACS UR Z16 rules require Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) carrier cargo tanks…
Skills, Regulation, Fuels, Technology, Data and Safety: Shipping’s Net Zero Challenge Explored at Inaugural Seatrium Visiting Professorship Lecture
“People working together, embracing change and uncertainty, learning to make innovation their friend and managing risk decisions based on data will be the jet fuel we need to get to net zero by 2050.” That was the message from Christopher J. Wiernicki, ABS Chairman and CEO, as he delivered a wide-ranging speech detailing the challenges…
Industry-Leading Hull Stress Monitoring System Receives ABS SMART PDA
(HOUSTON) Light Structures’ SENSFIB Hull Stress Monitoring System received the ABS SMART(SHM) Tier 3 Product Design Assessment (PDA) certificate. The SENSFIB Tier 3 Smart Structural Health Monitoring system employs an industry-leading, fiber optic, sensor-based approach for structural health assessment and prediction, calibrated and verified using high-fidelity data for improved accuracy…
ZESTAs IMO submission informs policy and industry on latest technology to meet 2050 targets
MEPC81/INF.5, submitted by Zero Emissions Ship Technology Association (ZESTAs) has been accepted and uploaded for public access on IMO Docs and downloadable here. This information is crucial to ensuring that the committee implements policies that are compatible with the targets set in the Revised GHG Strategy – namely, zero by 2050, 70-80% by 2040 and…
ABS Introduces Industry’s Most Comprehensive Standards to Support Safe and Efficient Adoption of New Technology
Best-in-Class Rule Enhancements Result of Multi-Year Industry Collaboration (HOUSTON) In an industry first, ABS has introduced a comprehensive approach to support development of the next generation of designs and equipment employing the latest technology driven by decarbonization and digitalization. ABS Marine Vessel Rules now include an extensive set of newly…
ClassNK issues approval in principle (AiP) for Maritime Hydrogen Fuel Cell System developed by YANMAR Power Technology, marking first in Japan
ClassNK has issued an Approval in Principle (AiP) for a maritime hydrogen fuel cell system developed by YANMAR Power Technology Co., Ltd. (YANMAR PT). This is the first AiP certification for a maritime hydrogen fuel cell system developed by a Japanese manufacturer. Hydrogen fuel cells are gaining attention as a potential means to help reduce…
HydroWing creates unique new barge to service its tidal energy technology
HydroWing has designed an innovative new barge which will help drive down the cost of installation and maintenance for its patented tidal stream array technology. HydroWing is designed to be a cost-effective and scalable solution to tidal stream energy generation and was the largest tidal stream project in Wales to be successful in the UK…
Corvus Energy awarded funding for the integration of ammonia cracker technology with their Pelican Fuel Cell system
Corvus Energy, the world’s leading provider of zero-emission solutions for the maritime industry is pleased to announce that the Company is awarded funding for the integration of ammonia cracker technology with their Pelican Fuel Cell system. The project, titled “APOLO”, is a collaboration between several partners and aims to solve the challenges of power conversion…
World’s First Hydrogen Boat Powered By Printed Circuit Board Fuel Cell Technology Completes Real-World Testing
Bramble Energy, an innovator and disrupter in fuel cell technology, has achieved a milestone in marine history by launching the world’s first hydrogen-electric boat powered by a printed circuit board fuel cell (PCBFC™). As the lead partner in the HyTime project working alongside custom engine builder Barrus, Bramble Energy has created a demonstration vessel that…
