Tag: Technology
WinGD debuts Variable Compression Ratio technology on NYK Line newbuilds
Swiss marine power company WinGD will realise the first commercial instalments of its new variable compression ratio (VCR) technology on two new dual-fuel LNG powered vessels being built for NYK Line.A 95,000 DWT bulk carrier being built at Oshima Shipbuilding Co.,Ltd. and a 7,000 CEU pure car and truck carrier (PCTC) being built at Shin…
ABS and Hanwha Ocean Collaborate to Support Digital Transformation of Shipbuilding
(BUSAN) At KORMARINE 2023, ABS and Hanwha Ocean signed a landmark strategic framework agreement to advance the digital transformation of shipbuilding. Under the agreement, ABS and Hanwha Ocean will work together conducting joint development projects aimed at examining digital technologies related to smart yards and smart ships with a focus…
KCC and Silverstream Technologies agree deal to equip next four vessels with air lubrication technology
Klaveness Combination Carriers (“KCC”) announces a deal has been agreed to retrofit four additional vessels with the Silverstream® System, the proven air lubrication technology that reduces fuel consumption and the subsequent CO2 emissions. The technology will be first installed on CLEANBUs Barracuda and Barramundi, with CABUs Balboa and Baffin due to follow. They join the…
Nedstack Fuel Cell Technology receives an Approval in Principle from Bureau Veritas for the PemGen® 600 Maritime Fuel Cell System
Nedstack Fuel Cell Technology, a leading provider of hydrogen fuel cell solutions, is delighted to announce that its revolutionary PemGen® 600 containerized fuel cell system has received an Approval in Principle from Bureau Veritas, a world leader in testing, inspection and certification. This approval represents a major milestone in advancing clean and sustainable power generation…
Pelagus 3D partners up for swift fabrication and delivery of critical component Innovative technology and collaborative spirit among OEMs and End Users
Pelagus 3D successfully delivered a Return Oil Standpipe at Kobe, Japan, to be installed on vessel TYSLA. This pioneering collaboration involved Kawasaki Heavy Industries and Wilhelmsen Ship Management. The part was delivered to vessel TYSLA, a RoRo vessel owned by Wallenius Wilhelmsen, and Wilhelmsen Ship Management is the ship manager. Pelagus 3D and Kawasaki Heavy…
First Marine Vehicle Classed Using ABS Autonomous Guide
(SAN FRANCISCO) The Saildrone Voyager, a 10-meter commercial uncrewed surface vehicle (USV), is the first autonomous asset built to ABS Class using the ABS Requirements for Autonomous and Remote Control Functions. ABS presented the Class certificate to Saildrone at their headquarters in Alameda, California. The Voyager is a marine vehicle…
ABS and Sea Forrest Sign Pioneering MOU to Advance Maritime Electrification Technology
(SINGAPORE) ABS and Sea Forrest Power Solutions Pte Ltd (Sea Forrest), a subsidiary of BH Global, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to drive advancements in cutting-edge maritime electrification technologies. Supported by the new ABS Electrification Center in Singapore, the agreement will cover projects for electric vessels, shore charging infrastructure…
SHI Machinery Health Monitoring System Receives ABS AIP
(BUSAN) The Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) Machinery Health Monitoring System (SMHMS) has received the ABS SMART (MHM) Tier 2 approval in principle (AIP) for machinery health monitoring. The system will be integrated into SHI’s proprietary SVESSEL Smart Platform as a condition-based monitoring/maintenance module. SMHMS can support main engines, generators, compressors,…
TECO 2030 progresses on the fuel cell technology development
TECO 2030 is pleased to show the progress that has happened through the 3-years of development of its heavy-duty and marine 400kW fuel cell module, the FCM400. The FCM400 is the world’s most compact and efficient inherently safe marine fuel cell system. The FCM400 possesses built-in gas safety features, making it an ideal choice for…
Technology readiness for key zero carbon fuels is increasing, but barriers for investment and community readiness remain significant
An increase in national hydrogen energy strategies worldwide has driven renewable energy and land-side hydrogen infrastructure in major countries. The Lloyd’s Register (LR) Maritime Decarbonisation Hub’s October 2023 update of the Zero Carbon Fuel Monitor, which tracks technology, investment and community readiness of prominent alternative fuels for the maritime energy transition, has found that technology…
