Technology

Transforming Maritime Operations Pelagius 3D recently made waves in the maritime industry with its innovative delivery of a 3D-printed Return Oil Standpipe to Wallenius Wilhelmsen’s RoRo vessel TYSLA in Kobe, Japan. The project was a collaborative endeavor, bringing together Kawasaki Heavy Industries and Wilhelmsen Ship Management. Traditional methods for procuring, fabricating, and delivering specific spare […]

The Rhenus Group is garnering attention with a pioneering approach to sustainable naval practices. In a recent announcement, the company revealed that it has retrofitted modern stage V engines into two canal pushboats operated by Deutsche Binnenreederei.  Updating Vintage Vessels with Modern Technology Undoubtedly, the transition towards the development of sustainable, hydrogen-powered vessels is an

Finnish-based Wärtsilä, a trailblazer in marine engine technology, has unveiled an advanced ultra-low-emission version of its coveted Wärtsilä 31DF engine, initially introduced to the world in 2015. When using LNG as a power source, this cutting-edge rendition has the ability to reduce methane emissions by a whopping 56 percent and nitrogen oxide emissions by an

A Sail Towards Innovation F&G has unveiled their much-anticipated FO-146. This vessel hails from the esteemed WindSetter Class Wind Turbine Installation Vessels (WTIVs) lineage. It amalgamates the cutting-edge technology with ingenious designs to cater to the continuous developments in the global offshore wind industry.  Derived from a joint venture between Friede & Goldman and OIM

A Grand Build for Boskalis Once more, Royal IHC raises the bar in maritime construction, revealing a contract to fabricate a significant trailing suction hopper dredger for Boskalis, the renowned dredging contractor. Scheduled for delivery by mid-2026, this revolutionary TSHD will boast an impressive hopper volume of 31,000 m3, crowning it as one of the

Pioneering In Eco-friendly Marine Fuel Gasum, a recognized name in the gas sector, has accomplished its inaugural transfer of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) from one vessel to another, known as ship-to-ship bunkering. The beneficiary of this brilliant enterprise was MSC Cruises, who received the fuel for their luxurious vessel, the MSC Euribia. The notable event

Unleashing the Power of High-Pressure Pumps In the landscape of rising demand for Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) powered vessels, Svanehøj – a marine pump industry stalwart hailing from Denmark, has unveiled their novel high-pressure pump solution apt for two-stroke engines. The ingenious solution, according to the company, is a compact yet powerful blend of three

Innovative Energy: The Completion of Vineyard Wind 1 In a recent development, Prysmian Group, a renowned Italian firm specializing in the manufacture and installation of telecom and power cables, announced that it had put the finishing touches on the Vineyard Wind 1 project. This significant achievement marks the completion of the United States’ very first

As a reaction to the escalating migrant crisis in European waters and increased scrutiny on rescue operations, SOS Méditerranée, a non-profit organization, seeks support for a technologically advanced vessel. Set to revolutionize safety at sea, this charity in association with the French firm VPLP Design unveiled their futuristic design in front of the prestigious Pompidou

Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK), Monohakobi Technology Institute (MTI), and Nabtesco Corporation ventured into innovation, birthing an electric diagnostic tool uniquely designed for vessel engine plants. This tool, christened “Kirari MUSE,” records, visualizes, and examines operational noises, targeting the timely detection of incongruities in their mechanical underpinnings. The Utility of Kirari MUSE  Kirari MUSE seizes