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Construction begins for world’s first hydrogen fuel cell ferry

Golden Gate Zero Emission Marine (GGZEM) announced the beginning of construction of the ‘Water-Go-Round’, the first-of-its-kind hydrogen fuel cell boat,  representing a global paradigm for the advantages of hydrogen fuel cells in the commercial maritime industry. When launched in mid-2019 the Water-Go-Round will be the first fuel cell vessel in the US and the first commercial fuel cell ferry in the world.

The 70-foot catamaran is being built by the US-based Bay Ship & Yacht Co. of Alameda, with...

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Watch: First cruise ship completely designed in 3D begins voyage

Celebrity Edge, the first ship to be completely designed in 3D, has already started its Translantic voyage this month. The vessel marks a turning point on ship design, as from the first sketches, every step was done in 3D. The vessel is one of the four Edge-class Celebrity Cruise’s ships that was launched in 2018. The company officially took delivery of Celebrity Edge from the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in Saint-Nazaire, France in November 2018.

Guests onboard are not required to carry...

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World’s first LNG-powered high-speed catamaran under construction in Spain

Spanish ferry operator Baleària announced construction of the world’s first fast passenger and cargo ferry powered by dual-LNG engines, being built in the Armon de Gijón shipyard. With a length of 125 meters and a beam of 28 meters, the new catamaran will have capacity for 1,200 passengers and 500 cars (or alternatively 500 linear meters of trucks and 250 cars), which also makes it currently ‘the longest and highest-capacity fast ferry catamaran’.

The announcement was made by Baleària president...

https://safety4sea.com/worlds-first-lng-powered-high-speed-catamaran-under-construction-in-spain/

Delivery of world’s first LNG cruise ship delayed

German shipyard Meyer Werft informed that it will delay the delivery of AIDAnova, the world’s first LNG fueled cruise ship. Before this announcement, AIDA Cruises was planned to receive the cruise ship on November 15, in Bremerhaven.

As Meyer Werft said, AIDAnova is a very complex, innovative ship with many new technical developments. It also presents a challenge for commissioning and testing.

For this reason, and as the shipyard wanted to thoroughly test all systems to ensure smooth operation...

https://safety4sea.com/delivery-of-worlds-first-lng-cruise-ship-delayed/

World’s first LNG Aframax crude oil tanker completes first voyage

On 22 October 2018, Sovcomflot’s crude oil tanker ‘Gagarin Prospect’, which runs on LNG, completed its voyage across the Baltic and North Seas from Primorsk to Rotterdam. The ship delivered 104,815 tonnes of crude oil. ‘Gagarin Prospect’ is the world’s first Aframax crude oil tanker designed to operate on LNG.

‘Gagarin Prospect’ is the lead ship of the next generation of tankers, which help Sovcomflot reduce its impact on the natural environment. This is particularly important for ships in...

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The Ocean Cleanup arrives at Great Pacific Garbage Patch

Shortly after the Dutch foundation The Ocean Cleanup announced that its System is appropriate to conduct a cleanup operation in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, the team has now arrived at the scene aboard the ‘Maersk Launcher’ to tackle the world’s largest accumulation of ocean plastics.

Happening now: We have arrived at the deployment location in the heart of the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, and the crew is putting the system into its designated U-shape. The operation is going smoothly. More...

https://safety4sea.com/the-ocean-cleanup-arrives-at-great-pacific-garbage-patch/

First International Maritime Cyber Centre of Excellence opens in Singapore

Finnish technology group Wärtsilä announced the opening of an International Maritime Cyber Centre of Excellence (IMCCE) in Singapore, on 16 October. The IMCCE is the first of its type for the marine industry, founded by Wärtsilä and Templar Executives, to provide a focal point for the industry to help drive the cyber awareness and response to cyber incidents. The IMCCE consists of a Maritime Cyber Emergency Response Team (MCERT) and a cyber academy.

There are three main drivers for the maritime...

https://safety4sea.com/first-international-maritime-cyber-centre-of-excellence-opens-in-singapore/

Watch: AIDAnova transferred through river Ems

World’s first LNG cruise ship, AIDAnova, has been successfully transferred to Eemshaven, Netherlands. The 180,000 tonne ship was transferred along the river Ems.

On October 8, AIDA Cruises’ newest ship AIDAnova departed the Meyer shipyard in Papenburg, Germany.  AIDAnova passed the dock gate in Papenburg, the Friesen-bridge near Weener and then the Jann-Berghaus-bridge in Leer.

In Eemshaven, AIDnova will undergo the final sea trials.

AIDAnova is the world’s first cruise ship that will run on...

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‘NACC Alicudi’ the first cement carrier with IMO Tier III compliance

The ‘NACC Alicudi’ became the first with cement carrier with IMO Tier III compliance. The ship was converted in 2017 and became a 120m self-discharging cement carrier.

The ship’s cement handling system is based on compressors and vacuum pumps, driven by Tier III engines.

Directly after being converted, the ‘NACC Alicudi’ entered the trade for a three year contract on the east coast of the US and Canada. This area has been declared a NOx Emission Control Area (ECA) for new builts and converted...

https://safety4sea.com/nacc-alicudi-the-first-cement-carrier-with-imo-tier-iii-compliance/

World’s first LNG cruise ship starts its first voyage

On October 8, AIDA Cruises’ newest ship AIDAnova departed the Meyer shipyard in Papenburg, Germany. The ship will now be transferred on the river Ems to Eemshaven, Netherlands.

AIDAnova passed the dock gate in Papenburg, the Friesen-bridge near Weener and then the Jann-Berghaus-bridge in Leer.

The cruise ship is planned to arrive in Emden and moor in Eemshaven on October 10 morning, as Meyer Werft informed.

When AIDAnova arrives in Eemshaven, it will undergo the final sea trials.

Credit: Meyer Werft

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