by Anny Zade
Good morning / good evening to all all over Planet Ocean; here below are the results of the 100 Top Women in Shipping for 2024 by www.allaboutshipping.co.uk. Given what takes place around planet ocean with geopolitical instability – you haven’t seen anything yet, we thank all participants in this unique voting – as it turned upside everything from our previous events, and we shall revert with more info and news on the first update.
Many Congratulations to all...
Dual-Fuel methanol MAN L21/31DF-M engine passes milestone in China
Copenhagen, 18.02.2025
MAN Energy Solutions reports that its MAN 7L21/31DF-M (Dual Fuel-Methanol) GenSet has successfully passed its Type Approval Test (TAT) in China. The TAT was carried out in close cooperation with CSSC Marine Power (CMP) – the MAN Energy Solutions licensee – at CMP’s production facility in Zhenjiang and received approval from all major classification societies present at the event.
The basis for the new...
Bergen, Norway: Since going into service in 2015, the MF Ampere has now sailed an astonishing distance equivalent to 17 times around the equator on batteries alone, solidifying its place as a groundbreaking achievement in sustainable maritime transport.
A decade on and the Ampere continues to showcase the transformative potential of...
Autonomous USV will undertake offshore subsea inspection operations.
Lloyd’s Register (LR) has granted Approval in Principle (AiP) to Brazilian company TideWise for its 24-metre uncrewed surface vessel (USV), designed for offshore subsea inspection operations at depths of up to 2,500 metres.
The AiP confirms the vessel’s structural integrity, stability, and compliance with...
Wärtsilä Corporation, 12 February 2025 at 10:00 EET – Technology group Wärtsilä and international consulting and engineering company Elomatic have signed a licensing and cooperation agreement covering the intellectual property rights, technology, and use of trademark of Elomatic’s unique Elogrid...
Strategic Marine, a leading provider of specialised aluminium vessels, is proud to announce the signing of a new contract with Odyssey Group to build a state-of-the-art multi-purpose survey vessel. Incorporating the proven success of new technologies for operational use in Australia.
Under the terms of the agreement, Strategic Marine will construct the advanced survey vessel tailored to meet Odyssey...
Anchoring is a fundamental yet complex aspect of maritime navigation. The International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) and the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) provide strict guidelines to ensure safe anchoring procedures. These...
https://mfame.guru/deep-waters-hidden-dangers-the-risks-of-poor-anchorage/
Lloyd’s Register (LR) has granted Griffon Hoverwork Approval in Principle (AiP) for its new Wyvern class of Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC). The Wyvern class represents a significant advancement in amphibious military transport.
This certification encompasses critical aspects of the craft’s design, including lifting systems, stability, piping systems, hull structure, and mechanical and electrical systems.
Designed for...
The shift towards biofuels in 2024 has brought new dynamics to fuel quality and performance. The release of the updated ISO 8217:2024 specification now includes testing requirements for biofuel blends, reflecting the growing adoption of these fuels.
The Viswa Group issued its 2024 report on Global Fuel Characteristics, highlighting key trends in overall fuel quality, off-specification parameters across different regions, and the operational issues such as purifier sludging, fuel pump seizure,...
https://mfame.guru/viswa-group-global-fuel-characteristics-report-2024/
OceanScore has introduced a new planning, simulation, and budgeting tool called the FuelEU Planner. This web-based solution is designed to help shipping companies optimize compliance with the upcoming FuelEU Maritime regulation, focusing on...
https://mfame.guru/oceanscores-fueleu-planner-draws-attention-at-smm-conference/