ARC-7 ICE CLASS LNG TANKERS: AN OVERVIEW
"ARC 7" is a classification of liquefied natural gas (LNG) tankers. It represents a specific type of LNG carrier designed to operate in harsh Arctic conditions. The term "ARC" stands for Arctic, indicating that...
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...
Navigating the Future: Challenges and Innovations in Maritime Supply Chain Management
The maritime supply chain is the backbone of global trade it is a complex and interconnected network of ships, ports, logistics, and technology that enables the movement of goods across the world. It plays...
ABS ISSUES WORLD’S FIRST MAIN ENGINE CERTIFICATION TO NABTESCO
After prototype testing in January 2023, ABS issued the world's first ABS CyberSafety Product Design Assessment (PDA) certification for the main engine and propulsion remote control systems (M-800 series) from Nabtesco Corporation.
“In vessel operations...
US PORTS TO BUILD OUT NEARLY $50 BLN IN GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE OVER THE NEXT...
The U.S. ports are expected to build out nearly $50 billion in green infrastructure over the next decade – and hydrogen is set to play a significant role in the industry’s plans, a recent...
INDIA IMPOSES AGE BAN ON BUYING OR OPERATING CARGO SHIPS
India’s government is moving forward with imposing age restrictions on the ships that can be acquired or operated to India in an effort it says to modernize and improve the quality of the country’s...
AURORA EXPEDITIONS CHRISTENS “SYLVIA EARLE” FOR DR. SYLVIA EARLE
Aurora Expeditions is beyond thrilled to officially christen its newest purpose-built small ship, the Sylvia Earle. Namesake and godmother, Dr Sylvia Earle did the honors, in Antarctica in recognition of the ship’s pioneering nature....
DUTCH TAKE AIM AT LOWER GREEN HYDROGEN COSTS BY COMBINING OFFSHORE WIND AND FLOATING...
A consortium of Dutch companies has launched a government-backed project to explore the synergies between offshore wind, offshore solar and hydrogen production at sea for improved sustainability of North Sea renewable energy projects.
The four-year...
FIRST CARBON CAPTURE SYSTEM INSTALLED ON EPS MANAGED TANKER
Efforts are continuing to advance the use of technologies to capture CO2 emissions from in-service vessels. In the latest example, Singapore-headquartered Eastern Pacific Shipping reports it has completed the installation of a filtering and...