ClassNK issues approval in principle for hydrogen-fuelled vessel

ClassNK has issued an Approval in Principle (AiP) for a parcel layout concept for a hydrogen-fuelled multi-purpose vessel developed by Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL), MOL Drybulk Ltd., Onomichi Dockyard Co., Ltd., Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. and Japan Engine Corporation (J-ENG).

This is the world’s first AiP certification for a ship equipped with a large low-speed two-stroke hydrogen-fuelled engine as the main propulsion engine.

According to the companies, demonstration operation of the...

https://container-news.com/classnk-issues-approval-in-principle-for-hydrogen-fuelled-vessel/

Wärtsilä achieves new marine benchmark with hybrid solution for bulk carriers

he new innovative hybrid solution to be installed on the M/V ‘Paolo Topic’ is another industry first from Wärtsilä.

Wärtsilä achieves new marine benchmark with hybrid solution for bulk carriers

Wärtsilä Corporation, 09 July 7:30 am EEST – The technology group Wärtsilä has achieved a new technology benchmark with the introduction of the marine sector’s first hybrid installation for a bulk carrier. This innovative system will be installed on the M/V ‘Paolo Topic’, a bulk carrier built at...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2019/07/09/wartsila-achieves-new-marine-benchmark-with-hybrid-solution-for-bulk-carriers/