AYK ENERGY: BRITTANY FERRIES’ SECOND NEWBUILD FITTED WITH ‘WORLD’S LARGEST’ BATTERY
Guillaume de Normandie, Brittany Ferries’ second hybrid electric ferry, has been installed with “the biggest marine battery ever built” from Andorra-based manufacturer AYK Energy. The vessel has also completed sea trials.
Following the installation of...
CORE POWER MAPS EFFORT FOR NUCLEAR POWER BARGES LEADING TO COMMERCIAL SHIPS
Core Power, a startup that is working to develop opportunities in the maritime sector using a new generation of advanced nuclear technology, outlined its vision to develop floating nuclear power plants that can be...
FUTURE OF DUAL-FUEL ENGINES
Dual-fuel merchant ships are vessels equipped to run on two different types of fuel, typically a combination of traditional marine fuel (diesel or HFO) or cleaner alternatives such as LNG (liquefied natural gas) or...
LNG-Powered Ships: Navigating Towards a Sustainable Maritime Future
Is LNG the best option ?
Utilizing Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) as a sustainable fuel in the maritime industry presents both complexities and opportunities. While promising emission reductions and efficiency gains make LNG an attractive...
CHALLENGES TO USE AMMONIA AS A FUEL
Where the world debates over the carbon footprint produced by the maritime sector, what is the reason why we are not practically implementing clean fuels to sustain a green economy? Why is it that...
AMMONIA AS A FUEL FOR SHIPS
Ammonia has a potential role as a marine fuel. With an upcoming need for fuels that leave no carbon footprint, ammonia is a promising resource. The adoption of the Initial International Maritime Organization Strategy...
MAN ES INTRODUCES NEW FUTURE-FUEL METHANOL-READY AUXILIARY ENGINE
Engine manufacturer MAN Energy Solutions in collaboration with STX Engine has unveiled its latest innovation: the auxiliary MAN 35/44DF CD engine.
The engine is designed specifically for container and LNG carrier applications,
It is based on...