There are several reasons why going the autonomous vessels way makes more sense now. It would lower human errors and costs, and enhance safety, just to name some of the primary benefits. Aware of these benefits, Plymouth Marine Laboratory is developing the first long-range autonomous research vessel in the world.
Oceanus will be designed and constructed by a Plymouth-based firm named M Subs Ltd. Some drawings and plans are in place so far. It can be said that it is going...
The first-ever smart domestic liquefied natural gas (LNG) fuelled offshore support vessels (OSVs) Haiyang Shiyou 547 and Haiyang Shiyou 542 were finally completed in Qidong, Jiangsu on 28 May, per China Shipbuilding Corporation Limited. The vessels had been constructed by the Wuchang Shipbuilding Industry Group Co., Ltd. for China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC).
They are the first LNG-fuelled OSVs in the world to carry four smart systems. These include a next-gen navigation system and...
https://www.marineinsight.com/shipping-news/worlds-first-ever-smart-lng-osvs-delivered-to-cnooc/
The world’s first intelligent unmanned system scientific research ship “Zhuhai Cloud”, which was generally contracted by No. 701 of China Shipbuilding Corporation, built by Huangpu Wenchong, and equipped with key systems in No. 704.
The “Zhuhai Cloud” is affiliated with the Guangdong Laboratory of Southern Marine Science and Engineering (Zhuhai), and will become the world’s first scientific research ship with remote control and open water autonomous navigation functions. It provides an...
On one of the remote stretches of a coastline on Hawaii’s Big Island, a startup has pioneered an “ocean-assisted” carbon removal process — one that can store CO2 permanently and lower ocean acidification. The startup named ‘Heimdal’ efficiently pumps saltwater in a machine which operates on electricity to rearrange the molecules present in water, getting rid of acid.
It can sell the acid it removes that is produced in a hydrochloric acid formation. The procedure gives out oxygen and hydrogen....
The Japanese Shipowners’ Association has announced that the Japanese shipping industry will take on the challenge of 2050 net-zero GHG. One of its most significant initiatives is e5 Lab Inc., a consortium comprising Asahi Tanker Co., Ltd., Exeno Yamamizu Corporation, Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. and Mitsubishi Corporation, with the purpose of developing renewably powered commercial ships.
Addressing the decarbonization challenges facing Japan’s ocean shipping and maritime industries, e5 Lab has...
Gen2 Energy AS has signed contract with Sirius Design & Integration AS for the design of two specialized ships for transport of large quantities of containers with compressed hydrogen.
The two container carriers of Gen2 Energy are large vessels that will be about 190 meters long and have a load capacity of 500 pieces. 40-foot containers. The vessels will be designed with the aim of leaving the least possible climate footprint. Using hydrogen in the propulsion systems of the vessels will be part...
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) announced that it will participate in the carbon offset (Note 1) by using “J Blue Credit” (Note 2), which utilizes the blue carbon (Note 3), issued by Japan Blue Economy Association (JBE) (Note 4), an association approved by Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism.
The “J Blue Credit” targets blue carbon, which is carbon dioxide (CO2) absorbed by marine and coastal ecosystems such as seagrass meadow, and is attracting attention as a new credit...
https://www.marineinsight.com/shipping-news/worlds-1st-ev-tanker-offsetting-co2-emissions/
BHP welcomed MV Mt. Tourmaline – world’s first LNG-fuelled Newcastlemax bulk carrier – that will transport iron ore between Western Australia and Asia from 2022. BHP has chartered five LNG-fuelled Newcastlemax bulk carriers from Eastern Pacific Shipping (EPS) for five years and awarded the LNG fuel contract to Shell.
On her maiden voyage, the vessel arrived at Jurong Port in Singapore for her first LNG bunkering operation (the process of fuelling ships with LNG) which will take place through the...
The first ammonia-fuel ready vessel in the world, the ABS-classed Suezmax tanker the KRITI FUTURE, has been delivered to owners Avin International LTD, flying the Greek Flag.
The landmark 274-meter-long vessel was built by New Times Shipbuilding Co., Ltd (NTS). Currently conventionally fueled, the vessel complies with the ABS Ammonia Ready Level 1 requirements, indicating it is designed to be converted to run on ammonia in the future. The vessel also meets the ABS LNG Fuel Ready Level 1...
Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., a Yokohama-based member of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group, has concluded a contract with Sanyu Kisen Co., Ltd., a Kobe-based enterprise principally engaged in the management of ships navigation in Japanese as well as foreign waters, calling for the construction of a demonstration test ship to transport liquefied carbon dioxide (LCO2) in conjunction with initiatives of the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO) in ”CCUS...