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When The Container Shipping Bonanza Ends, What Happens Next?

19 November 2022

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The ro-ro market has exploded as the container shipping bonanza comes to an end, with full ships, sky-high spot rates, and space on vessels at an absolute premium for months to come as reported by The Loadstar.

Vessels deployed

As carriers fulfil service contracts, forwarders shipping electric vehicles must make reservations up to four months in advance; nevertheless, any surplus freight, even that for clients who have signed contracts, requires paying spot prices.

As...

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Photos: First UK Charging Network For Electric Maritime Vessels Launched In Plymouth

28 April 2022

A series of high power DC electric charging stations has been installed around the Plymouth Sound National Marine Park (Credit - University of Plymouth)

The UK’s first e-marine hub of shore-side charging facilities for electric maritime vessels has been unveiled in Plymouth. A series of high power DC electric charging stations has been switched on in prominent locations along the perimeter of the Plymouth Sound National Marine Park.

This includes the world’s first 150kW charging facility at Mount Batten, the UK’s first 75kW site at Queen Anne’s Battery, and a 25kW installation at the Barbican landing stage.

Further installations are now being...

https://www.marineinsight.com/shipping-news/photos-first-uk-charging-network-for-electric-maritime-vessels-launched-in-plymouth/

Production Of The First Electric Hybrid Vessel Starts At Chowgule Shipyard

21 March 2022

After an intensive period of finalising the details of design, production started today on the first of six ice-classed electric hybrid vessels at Chowgule Shipyard in Goa, India. The steel cutting ceremony is an important milestone in the shipbuilding process, as it marks the start of the construction of the vessel. The first vessel of the series is expected to be delivered to AtoB@C Shipping during in the third quarter of 2023.

“It is fascinating to witness how the first vessel is starting to...

https://www.marineinsight.com/shipping-news/production-of-the-first-electric-hybrid-vessel-starts-at-chowgule-shipyard/

First Electric E-Pusher Starts With Zero-Emission Transportation From Amsterdam

16 February 2022

KOTUG will deploy the KOTUG E-Pusher type M and four barges for zero-emission barging of cocoa beans from Cargill between the Port of Amsterdam, the largest cocoa import port in the world, and their cocoa facilities in Zaandam. The vessel is equipped with swappable battery energy containers from Shift Clean Energy (Shift), which is part of the revolutionary design of the vessel and will utilize Shift’s unique battery swapping and charging stations.

Cargill will be the first company with this...

https://www.marineinsight.com/shipping-news/first-electric-e-pusher-starts-with-zero-emission-transportation-from-amsterdam/

Construction Begins For First All-Electric Ship Assist Tug In The US

20 December 2021

“Initiating construction of the first-ever fully electric U.S. tugboat, the eWolf marks a historic moment for Crowley and Master Boat Builders,” said Garrett Rice, president of Master Boat Builders. “Today is also a remarkable milestone for the entire U.S. maritime industry, as we work toward providing groundbreaking net zero-emission maritime capabilities”.

The 82-foot harbor tug is expected to be completed and ready for service in mid-2023 at the Port of San Diego, in a partnership with...

https://www.marineinsight.com/shipping-news/construction-begins-for-first-all-electric-ship-assist-tug-in-the-us/

Photos: This Flying Electric Boat Aims To Save Venice From Sinking

15 December 2021

The ultra efficent, hydrofoiling Candela C-7 flying

Massive waves from the city’s speedboats are causing irreparable damage to the iconic buildings. But what if all the taxis, ambulances and commuter ferries that serve as the city’s main form of transportation could fly above the water, without making wakes – and be electric? On Monday, the revolutionary Candela C-7 electric hydrofoil boat will be back in town for a public demonstration of its unique capabilities.

Image Credits: Candela

In the 1950’s gas powered motor boats came to Venice,...

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Whitepaper: ABS Evaluates The Rise Of Electric Vessels & Latest Battery Technologies

17 November 2021

The potential of emerging battery technologies to contribute to the decarbonization of shipping is explored in the latest sustainability technology guidance from ABS.

Emerging Battery Technologies in the Maritime Industry covers the different technologies relevant to maritime applications, giving pros and cons for each and analyzing their maturity compared to today’s lithium-ion batteries. Battery technologies covered include Metal-Air, Redox Flow, Ammonia and Solid-State.

Hybrid battery systems...

https://www.marineinsight.com/shipping-news/whitepaper-abs-evaluates-the-rise-of-electric-vessels-latest-battery-technologies/

Video: First Ever Fully Electric Hydrofoiling Ferry Concept Design Unveiled

1 November 2021

Electra - Fully Electric Hydrofoiling Ferry Concept Design Unveiled -

Boundary Layer Technologies, a California based marine technology startup launched their fully electric hydrofoiling ferry concept design on Oct 27th 2021. ELECTRA – twice the speed and range of existing electric ferries – has a range of up to 100 nautical miles and cruise speed of 40 knots due to Boundary Layer Technology’s proprietary hydrofoil technology and podded propulsion system.

Compared to fossil fuel alternatives, ELECTRA’s battery electric propulsion significantly reduces cabin noise...

https://www.marineinsight.com/shipping-news/video-first-ever-fully-electric-hydrofoiling-ferry-concept-design-unveiled/

Shell To Launch Singapore’s First Fully-Electric Ferry Service

22 September 2021

Shell has awarded a contract to Singapore company, Penguin International Limited, to design, build and operate at least three fully-electric ferries which, when operational, will be the first fully-electric ferry service in Singapore and a first for Shell globally.

Expected to set sail in the first half of 2023, the new 200-seater single-deck ferries will be used to transport passengers between mainland Singapore to Shell’s Energy and Chemicals Park on the island of Bukom, replacing the...

https://www.marineinsight.com/shipping-news/shell-to-launch-singapores-first-fully-electric-ferry-service/

World’s First Rechargeable And Fully Electric-Powered Tugboat Reaches Operational Milestone

22 September 2021

Reaching beyond the one-year operational milestone of their zero-emissions tugboat, NAVTEK Naval Technologies, a leading designer of battery-powered tugboats, has proven the design and operational performance of their ZEETUG, Gisas Power, with consistent results over the past 18 months.

NAVTEK developed, designed, built and delivered ZEETUG (zero-emission electric tugboat), the world’s first rechargeable and fully electric-powered tugboat in early 2020 for Gisas Shipbuilding Industry, a major...

https://www.marineinsight.com/shipping-news/worlds-first-rechargeable-and-fully-electric-powered-tugboat-reaches-operational-milestone/

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