ship design

“K” Line signs long-term charter for an LNG-fuelled, wind-assisted, capesize bulker

Pictured: a graphic artist’s concept of “K” Line’s future LNG- and wind-assisted capesize bulker. Graphic: supplied by “K” Line.

Tokyo, Japan-based shipping and logistics giant Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (“K” LINE) has signed a long-term consecutive voyage charter with steel manufacturer JFE Steel Corporation for a new 210,000 deadweight bulker fuelled by liquefied natural gas.

LNG is a much cleaner fuel than heavy fuel oil. LNG combustion produces about 25% to 30% less carbon dioxide emissions,...

https://www.shippingaustralia.com.au/k-line-signs-long-term-charter-for-an-lng-fuelled-wind-assisted-capesize-bulker/

Maritime Startup Funding Opportunity – ClimAccelerator

Maritime Startup Funding Opportunity – ClimAccelerator

MARITIME START UP OPPORTUNITIES – GREEN SOLUTIONS FOR THE MARITIME INDUSTRY

Deadline 25 June for Applications to Maritime ClimAccelerator

22 June 2021

The World Ocean Council (WOC) supports the Maritime ClimAccelerator efforts to identify and support startups to address energy, ship design, logistics, circular economy, waste, and climate change adaptation and mitigation.

WOC encourages Interested applicants to submit their application by...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/06/22/maritime-startup-funding-opportunity-climaccelerator/

National Security Multi-Mission Vessel steel cutting ceremony held

TOTE Services LLC, and Philly Shipyard began a new era in maritime education with the cutting of steel for the new National Security Multi-Mission Vessel (NSMV) at Philly Shipyard. This is the initial major construction milestone for the first purpose-built, state-of-the-art training vessel for the U.S.’s state maritime academies. In addition to providing world-class training for America’s future mariners, the NSMV will be available to support humanitarian assistance and disaster relief...

https://www.workboat.com/news/shipbuilding/national-security-multi-mission-vessel-steel-cutting-ceremony-held/

Houlder Wins Contract For IoMSPC’s New Purpose-Built Battery Hybrid Ferry

Houlder Wins Contract For Isle Of Man Steam Packet Company’s New Purpose-Built Vessel

Design and engineering consultancy, Houlder has won another contract with the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company (IoMSPC), acting as technical advisor in the design and build of its latest battery hybrid ferry. The new purpose-built RoPax vessel will meet the challenging requirements of increased vessel capacity and comfort, as well as tolerating harsh Irish Sea conditions throughout the annual cycle of vessel operations.

The vessel will be constructed by one of the world’s major shipbuilders,...

https://www.marineinsight.com/shipping-news/houlder-wins-contract-for-iomspcs-new-purpose-built-battery-hybrid-ferry/

Vard Marine Inc. announces CEO transition

Consulting naval architecture and marine engineering company Vard Marine Inc. says that President and CEO Dave McMillan will retire on May 31 to pursue another chapter in his career in the marine industry as a Marketing/Business Development consultant. The Board of Directors has named Wade Carson to succeed him as the new President and CEO of the company on his retirement.

In over 30 years with Vard Marine, McMillan was instrumental in the growth of the firm in size and market presence. He...

https://www.marinelog.com/news/vard-marine-inc-announces-ceo-transition/

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