MacGregor is proud to announce the successful delivery of its new type of SWL 250t electric heavy lift cranes to Nordic from Huanghai Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. The cranes mark a significant milestone in sustainable cargo handling solutions.
This next-generation heavy lift crane combines MacGregor and NMF’s extensive experience in the heavy lift industry. The crane is designed to enhance operational efficiency while significantly reducing emissions, energy consumption, and maintenance costs. By...
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ClassNK grants Innovation Endorsement for Products & Solutions to ‘CYTUR TM’ and ‘CYTUR SC-P’
Tokyo – ClassNK has granted its Innovation Endorsement for Products & Solutions to the maritime cybersecurity solution, ‘CYTUR TM’ and ‘CYTUR SC-P’ (components of Rakuten Maritime*1) developed by Rakuten Symphony and its partner...
256Camilla Wadstrup Westergaard, Vessel Assurance Surveyor
Are we following the times?
Leadership and situational awareness are not part of maritime education. If we want to achieve our goals to become sustainable, then we need the right people.
So many things have to change for us to become seriously competitive with other industries. We need to target very young children so that we can become part of their dreams.
Listen to Camilla Westergaard, one of the young people who dares to speak up. Our conversation involves a few answers to our challenges, and...
https://shippingpodcast.com/256camilla-wadstrup-westergaard-vessel-assurance-surveyor/
Lloyd’s Register issues IECRE Feasibility Statement to Orbital Marine Power for pioneering O2-X Tidal Energy Converter
This milestone represents a crucial advancement for what will become the world’s most powerful tidal turbine.
Lloyd’s Register (LR) has awarded an International Electrotechnical Commission for Renewable Energy (IECRE) Feasibility Statement to Orbital Marine Power (Orbital) for its O2-X Tidal Energy Converter (TEC).
The IECRE is a global renewable energy conformity assessment system and a part of the International...
The influence of temperature on the corrosion rate of cargo and water ballast tanks
| Corrosion in cargo and water ballast tanks presents a significant challenge. DNV analyses reveal that corrosion is the most common cause of hull findings, and our surveyors often discover coatings breaking down much earlier than anticipated. Exposure of the ship structure to high temperatures... |
DNV’s Maritime Academy Course – EFFECTIVE DOCK & SEA TRIALS AND SUCCESSFUL DELIVERIES OF NEWBUILDINGS
EFFECTIVE DOCK & SEA TRIALS AND SUCCESSFUL DELIVERIES OF NEWBUILDINGS
DNV’s Maritime Academy Hellas is offering on 8 and 9 April 2025, on effective dock and sea trials as well as successful deliveries of newbuildings.
Course Objectives
This course describes how to cooperate closely with yard and Class representatives, to handle efficiently various production outstandings, but also various Owners and Class comments (as raised during previous inspections), plus recommendations, as...
Wärtsilä 25 engine with NextDF feature to minimise methane emissions for new Ibaizabal LNG Bunkering vessel
Wärtsilä Corporation, 25 March at 11:00 EET
Technology group Wärtsilä will supply three Wärtsilä 25DF dual-fuel engines for a new 18,600 m3 capacity LNG Bunkering vessel being built for Spanish operator Ibaizabal. The engines will feature Wärtsilä’s innovative NextDF technology, which dramatically reduces methane emissions...
Alfa Laval secures first contract for ammonia fuel supply system, marking a major milestone in maritime decarbonization
Alfa Laval has signed its first contract for the ammonia fuel supply system, FCM Ammonia, reinforcing its position as a frontrunner in developing solutions for decarbonizing the maritime industry. The FCM Ammonia will be installed onboard seven LPG/ammonia carriers for Tianjin Southwest Maritime.
Ammonia-powered shipping becoming a reality
As a front-runner in enabling the use of ammonia, Alfa Laval has achieved a significant milestone by securing...
MEPC 83: “To create a global level playing field, there is only one organisation that can do that, and that is the IMO”
MEPC 83:
“TO CREATE A GLOBAL LEVEL PLAYING FIELD, THERE IS ONLY ONE ORGANISATION THAT CAN DO THAT, AND THAT IS THE IMO”
| On the occasion of the forthcoming 83rd meeting of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 83) of the International Maritime Organization, the Royal Belgian Shipowners’ Association (KBRV) is releasing a series of videos featuring maritime thought leaders from across its membership. |
| To start off the series is Yvan Vlaminckx, Managing Director of Fast Lines... |
Gibdock Hosts Successful Defence Ship Repair Event at the House of Commons
Gibdock, Gibraltar’s premier shipyard for naval and government...