eco-friendly ships

DNV GL & HHI Collaborate on Green Tanker Designs

  • DNV GL and HHI Group have teamed up to embark on the development of future-proof tanker designs.
  • Results of the joint research shows that vessels can be made both environmentally and economically fit for the next two decades at least.

Classification society DNV GL reports that it has teamed up with shipbuilder HHI Group to develop the next generation of environmentally friendly, “future-proof” tanker designs.

Green Tankers towards 2050

In a recent “Green Tankers towards 2050” industry webinar,...

https://mfame.guru/dnv-gl-hhi-collaborate-on-green-tanker-designs/

South Korea enhances shipping for eco-friendly vessels

The Cabinet of South Korea has approved a motion based on nurturing industries for eco-friendly vessels, in order to deal easier with the strict IMO 2020 regulations and reduce the shipping emissions. Namely, the trade ministry reported that would force a set of measure, to spread and boost the development and supply of such ships.

Until 2030, South Korea plans to replace 140 state-owned ships, with those that utilize clean energy sources.

For the vessels whose lifespans are beyond 2030, the...

https://safety4sea.com/south-korea-enhances-shipping-for-eco-friendly-vessels/

Viking Glory will be one of the most climate-smart passenger ships in the world

The Viking Glory

Viking Glory will be one of the most climate-smart passenger ships in the world

Thanks to its advanced solutions and technical innovations, M/S Viking Glory will be one of the most climate-smart passenger ships in the world. It is estimated that the ship will consume up to 10% less fuel than M/S Viking Grace, which is smaller and was hailed as the world’s most eco-friendly ship of its time.

Viking Glory will launch into service in 2021 as the first ship in the world to be equipped...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2019/10/24/viking-glory-will-be-one-of-the-most-climate-smart-passenger-ships-in-the-world/

Keel laid for MSC Cruises longest ship

Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri hosted a keel laying ceremony in Monfalcone for the ‘MSC Seashore’, the the first of two enriched “Seaside Evo” Class ships for MSC Cruises. When it enters into service in June 2021, the ship will be the company’s longest ship and the biggest built in Italy, featuring 339 metres and environmental technology.

Today’s ceremony marks another key milestone in the construction of one of our most innovative all-around ships yet,

…said Pierfrancesco Vago, MSC Cruises’...

https://safety4sea.com/keel-laid-for-msc-cruises-longest-ship/

Construction starts for green RoPax ferry to serve Finland-Sweden

Finnish shipyard Rauma Marine Constructions has begun construction of the world’s most environmentally friendly RoPax vessel for the consortium Kvarken Link, to operate between Vaasa in Finland and Umeå in Sweden.

The start of the construction was celebrated at the shipyard on 16 September, with a traditional steel cutting ceremony.

The ship, which will operate daily between Vaasa in Finland and Umeå in Sweden, will contain a hybrid electric system with batteries and four dual-fuel engines...

https://safety4sea.com/construction-starts-for-green-ropax-ferry-to-serve-finland-sweden/

New eco-yacht launched for navigation in marine protected areas

The Italian shipyard VSY launched a motor yacht that incorporates environmental systems and programs to reduce environmental impact and allow navigation in marine protected areas.

The 64 meter-long motor yacht Atomic is equipped with a dynamic positioning system designed to minimize the impact on the seabed when anchoring, said ABS which has classed the vessel.

Atomic also features scrubbers and four 200 kW generators to power the diesel electric thrusters, allowing navigation under electric...

https://safety4sea.com/new-eco-yacht-launched-for-navigation-in-marine-protected-areas/

Keel laid for new eco ship Viking Glory

Viking Line realized a keel laying ceremony for its new cruise ship ‘Viking Glory’ on 3 June, at the Xiamen Shipbuilding Industry shipyard in China. The ship, expected to operate in Baltic, is equipped with wind-power driven rotors and environmentally friendly engines, while it features innovations such as Azipod propellers and dynamic ventilation and lighting.

Following voting suggestions by 30,000 people from Sweden, Finland, Åland and the rest of the world, Viking Line announced in late May...

https://safety4sea.com/keel-laid-for-new-eco-ship-viking-glory/

Superyachts tend to go greener

The huge sailing yacht ‘Black Pearl’ made headlines in recent months, not only for claiming the title of the largest sailing superyacht in the world, but also for featuring hybrid propulsion system and waste heat recovery. Analysts suggest the development of the Black Pearl reflects a growing trend and demand for large yachts to be more environmentally friendly.

Completed in 2018, the vessel is a result from successful collaboration on the part of an international group of designers, engineers,...

https://safety4sea.com/superyachts-tend-to-go-greener/

Hyundai Heavy, KSS Line team up on eco-friendly ship business

South Korean major shipbuilder Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) announced that its newly spun-off company Hyundai Global Services (HGS), specializing in providing total marine services, has signed a MoU with compatriot shipping company KSS Line, for entering into eco-friendly ship business.

Under the MoU, the two companies will join forces to retrofit the medium-sized LPG carriers owned by KSS Line with scrubbers, in a bid to make the ships comply with IMO’s 2020 sulphur cap.

From this month, the...

https://safety4sea.com/hyundai-heavy-kss-line-team-up-on-eco-friendly-ship-business/

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