Wärtsilä Corporation, 16 April 2025 at 11:00 EEST – Technology group Wärtsilä will upgrade the Wärtsilä RT-flex main engines on two bulk carrier vessels owned by Turkey-based Ulusoy Sealines. The planned engine retrofits and upgrades will extend the vessels’ operational life and improve both performance and fuel efficiency, thereby significantly reducing...
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White paper Shuttle Tankers Ensuring safe, flexible, and efficient operations
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The shuttle tanker newbuild market is surging, and a range of factors, including safety, sustainability, and efficiency are shaping the development of shuttle tankers today.
Our latest white paper contains a comprehensive overview, with insights from DNV experts on vital components related to shuttle tankers, such as dynamic positioning, loading systems...
WinGD X-EL wins first hybrid integration project for wind-assisted vessels
Swiss marine power company WinGD is to integrate hybrid power and energy systems on four 136,000 DWT, wind-assisted tankers under construction for Union Maritime Limited (UML). The agreement marks the first time that WinGD’s X-EL Integrated Energy solution will be deployed with wind-assisted propulsion systems, ensuring optimal use of power generated by the main engine and the sails onboard.
The...
CHIC (COSCO Shipping) partners with Norsepower to enable a step change in the global rotor sail market
April 15, 2025, Helsinki, Finland. Shanghai, China:
Norsepower, the global leader in wind propulsion, has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) agreement with COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry Equipment (Nantong) Co. Ltd. (CHIC) to accelerate the serial production, sales, installation, and service of Norsepower Rotor Sails in the region.
The partnership builds on Norsepower Rotor Sail Factory in Dafeng, China. This is the world’s first factory specializing in rotor sail manufacturing,...
ME-GI Swings Container Decision
New orders continue dual-fuel engine’s strong start to 2025
MAN Energy Solutions reports that its ME-GI engine has continued its strong start to 2025 by winning orders for eight engines for a series of container ships, originally designated as single-fuel conventional engines from an unknown engine designer. The orders are divided among two separate, Korean shipyards.
Both shipyards have ordered 4 × MAN B&W 8G95ME-GI Mk10.5 main engines and will each construct 4 × Ultra Large...
https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/04/14/me-gi-swings-container-decision/
Lloyd’s Register, Seatransport and Deployable Energy developing nuclear power for ships
Queensland’s ship design group Seatransport and Houston-based Deployable Energy are collaborating with Lloyd’s Register (LR) to develop nuclear power generation for different applications, including strategic response vessels in remote areas.
Using micro modular reactor...
Bureau Veritas Endorses ThreatScene SA’s Cybersecurity Framework, MARINE
Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore (BV), a global leader in testing, inspection, and certification services, has announced the official endorsement of MARINE, a comprehensive cybersecurity framework developed by ThreatScene SA, a leading provider of cybersecurity services.
The MARINE framework, developed by ThreatScene SA in partnership with the Hellenic Chamber of Shipping, was created to help the maritime industry tackle the growing challenge of cybersecurity threats.
Designed as a practical,...
Danelec and Aage Hempel Strengthen Global Partnership with New Agreement Covering Nine Locations
Farum, Denmark – Danelec, a global leader in maritime data solutions, has reinforced its long-standing partnership with Aage Hempel by signing a new global agreement covering nine of Aage Hempel’s locations worldwide. The agreement is a significant step in further strengthening Danelec’s global service capabilities, ensuring its customers benefit from best-in-class products, industry-leading reliability, and exceptional after-sales service through its trusted partners.
Aage Hempel has been a...
Seawork launches a new membership for commercial marine professionals
April 2025 – Southampton, UK – Seawork, Europe’s leading commercial marine exhibition, is excited to launch its exclusive Seawork Membership, designed to give maritime professionals a powerful advantage both onsite and online.
Leading the list of exclusive benefits is unrestricted access to Seawork’s online messaging platform on seawork.com, allowing members to connect directly with visitors, exhibitors, and potential leads. Members can arrange meetings, build business relationships, and create...
New Route-Specific Cargo Calculator: Safe cargo, lower costs
AAL experiences practical benefits of DNV’s Route-Specific Cargo Calculator
We are excited to share an innovative breakthrough in cargo safety and cost efficiency that is transforming the shipping industry.
DNV’s new Route-Specific Cargo Calculator is making waves, and AAL Shipping is at the forefront of this transformation, as their practical experiences with the Route-Specific Cargo Calculator played a key role in its ongoing enhancement and development. Learn more about the key...