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The Switch to supply DC-Hub and unique protection devices for world’s largest marine battery system
Helsinki-headquartered power electronics specialist The Switch will deliver its market-leading DC power distribution solution, The Switch DC-Hub, and ultra-fast Electronic Current Limiter (ECL) and Battery Short-Circuit Limiter (BSCL) protection devices as part of the battery-electric system for the world’s largest fully electric RoPax on order for Argentine ferry operator Buquebus. Technology group Wärtsilä will provide…
TECO 2030 launches the world’s most compact and efficient inherently safe marine fuel cell system
TECO 2030 is pleased to elaborate on the world’s most power dense marine and heavy-duty fuel cell module, the FCM400. The FCM400 has already an Approval in Principle from DNV and currently undergoes type approval process for maritime and heavy-duty applications. FCM400 is inherently gas-safe to accommodate easy integration onboard a ship for zero emission…
World’s First LNG-fueled Panamax Commences Operation
The world’s first LNG-fueled Panamax-class1 coal carrier, which was being built by Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (“NYK”) and Kyushu Electric Power Co., Inc. (“Kyuden”), was delivered on October 2. The vessel was named “Shoyo” in a naming ceremony held at the Koyagi Shipyard of Oshima Shipyard Co., Ltd., and began operations after completing the first…
GAC Oman welcomes world’s first liquefied hydrogen carrier
In a historic moment for Oman’s clean energy aspirations, the world’s first liquefied hydrogen carrier, the Suiso Frontier, has made its inaugural visit to Oman. And it was GAC that acted as its agent for its maiden call to Muscat’s Sultan Qaboos Port. Net-zero goals For countries like Oman, which are dedicated to achieving Net…
Wärtsilä solutions chosen for world’s first methanol fuelled hybrid RoRo vessels
Technology group Wärtsilä will supply an integrated hybrid propulsion system for two new hybrid RoRo vessels. The ships are being built at the China Merchants Jinling shipyard (Weihai) Co., Ltd for the Swedish shipping company Stena RoRo. The ships will be the world’s first methanol fuelled hybrid RoRo vessels and will operate in the Stena…
DP World’s groundbreaking hydrogen fuel cell-powered rubber-tyred gantry (RTG) crane will use a Corvus ESS
Corvus Energy is pleased to announce that it has been selected by TYCROP and their hydrogen technologies partner H2 Portable to supply the battery energy storage system component of a hydrogen fuel cell RTG crane scheduled for retrofit in 2024. A groundbreaking project, this will be the first RTG crane powered by both a fuel…
Equinor and Maersk partner up to ensure continued green methanol supply for the world’s first methanol-enabled container vessel
Maersk (Maersk) and Equinor have signed an agreement securing supply of green methanol for Maersk’s landmark, new methanol-enabled feeder vessel during its initial months of operation from September 2023 and into the first half of 2024. The agreement ensures green methanol supply for the ship from its entry into operation on a loop from Northern…
ABS Issues AIP for World’s Largest LNG Carrier
271,000-cubic-meter Vessel from Hudong-Zhonghua Shipyard Represents Largest and Most Efficient Design to Date (SINGAPORE) At Gastech 2023, ABS issued an approval in principle (AIP) to Hudong-Zhonghua (HZ) Shipyard for its new, state-of-the-art liquified natural gas (LNG) carrier design, currently the world’s largest with 271,000 cubic meters of cargo tank capacity.…
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Corvus awarded battery supply for the world`s largest Battery Electric Ship
Corvus Energy, the world’s leading provider of zero-emission solutions for the maritime industry, is pleased to announce that the Company has been selected by technology group Wärtsilä to supply the battery systems for the world`s largest 100% electric lightweight Ro-Pax ferry. With more than 40 MWh of energy storage, it will be the largest battery…
Bureau Veritas unlocks milestone in inspection expertise with world’s first Ex-certified legged robot for global oil and gas industry
“We are always looking to extend our capabilities, and certifying a world-first piece of technology is down to the hard work and knowledge of the expert team we have here. Not only does ANYmal X help to ensure accurate data is collected by asset owners and operators as they work to achieve their zero-carbon goals,…
