Technology

The Quest for Fuel and Emissions Reduction Technology As the Director of Innovation at Ardmore Shipping, Garry Noonan offers vital insights into emerging technologies that have a significant impact on fuel consumption and emissions reduction in the shipping industry. During the transition to cleaner fuel solutions, which he predicts will occur in the 2030s, Noonan […]

Harnessing the Wind’s Potential Bureau Veritas, a renowned classification society, has granted initial approval for a groundbreaking project aimed at equipping a Very Large Crude Carrier (VLCC) and an LNG carrier with wind-assisted propulsion systems. This authorization comes in the form of an Approval in Principle (AiP) for the collaborative venture between Hyundai Heavy Industries,

Autonomous Ferry Unveiled The world’s first operational self-driving ferry, MF Estelle, has made its debut through a collaboration between the ferry company Torghaen and Norwegian tech firm Zeabuz. Set to begin commercial service in Stockholm, Sweden, the 25-passenger vessel will initially have an operator on board, with plans to ultimately become fully autonomous and monitored

A New Wave of Sustainable Cruising Norwegian shipping giant Hurtigruten has unveiled plans for an innovative, eco-friendly cruise ship, aiming to achieve zero emissions through a revolutionary combination of battery technology and wind-assisted propulsion. This ambitious project, known as Sea Zero, is the fruit of a collaborative effort between Hurtigruten, 11 other maritime partners, and

Cutting-Edge Navigation Technology by Sperry Marine Sperry Marine, a renowned navigation solutions provider, will deliver innovative navigation systems for four SAL Heavy Lift vessels under construction at WuHu shipyard in China. The state-of-the-art navigation package includes Sperry Marine’s VisionMaster Net bridge, NAVIGAT gyrocompass, and NAVIPILOT 4500N autopilot. The systems ensure safe and efficient navigation and

A Revolutionary Bunker Tanker Design A groundbreaking bunker tanker concept designed by the Spanish company Sener Technology is poised to change the future of maritime transportation. The innovative Multi-tasking Bunker Tanker (MBT) takes a giant leap toward reducing carbon emissions by combining fuel delivery and onboard carbon dioxide (CO2) capture, storage, and management. A Versatile

Fire on the Hading Bay-538 An Indonesian warship, Hading Bay-538, caught fire unexpectedly in broad daylight on June 3. The Indonesian Navy verified the incident and confirmed that none of the 119 crew members and sailors aboard sustained any injuries. Originating as the Cottbus, this Frosch-I/Type 108 landing ship was commissioned by the former East

A New Era for Canada’s Icebreaking Fleet Canada’s Seaspan Shipyards has announced that the preparations for constructing the country’s first heavy polar icebreaker in more than six decades have officially commenced. The shipyard, located near Vancouver in British Columbia, has started cutting the inaugural steel segments in a test block. This step is crucial to

The Path to a Greener Future As the quest for a sustainable future continues, the world faces a challenge: delivering renewable energy to areas with geographical disadvantages. Enter PowerX, a Japan-based startup that has come up with the world’s first electric battery tanker, ingeniously named “X.” This innovative vessel is designed to transport clean energy

Nike has revealed its latest environmentally friendly initiative: a unique hydrogen-powered inland container ship named “H₂ Barge 1.” The first of its kind, this innovative vessel will transport Nike products between Rotterdam in the Netherlands and the company’s Belgian logistics campus. Reducing Emissions and Aiming for a Sustainable Future The H₂ Barge 1 is expected