Okapi boosts maritime solutions with Yara Marine Technologies acquisition

Geneva-based Okapi Supply Trading Advisory has acquired technology company Yara Marine Technologies (YMT) to expand its maritime solutions portfolio.

“With a shared commitment to advancing sustainable solutions for the maritime industry, this new relationship sets the stage for the green solutions provider to accelerate the reach and impact of its industry-leading decarbonisation technologies, supported by Okapi’s resources and drive,” said the joint statement.

Yara Marine Technologies’ Dr....

https://container-news.com/okapi-boosts-maritime-solutions-with-yara-marine-technologies-acquisition/

228 John Cooper, CEO of BAR Technologies

Spearheading wind-assisted propulsion

WindWings project is a commitment to leading the way towards a zero-carbon future while enhancing vessel efficiency. BAR Technologies believes there is more to be done to harness wind power and push shipping into a greener and more efficient era for the shipping industry.

We cannot wait for future newbuildings to help us meet new regulations and CO2 reductions. There is also a need to refit the existing fleet. The WindWings installation is part of Berge...

https://shippingpodcast.com/228-john-cooper-ceo-of-bar-technologies/

Yara Marine to equip three Finnlines vessels with shore power solutions

MS Finnlady is one of three Finnlines vessels that will be equipped with Yara Marine’s shore power solution.

Leading ro-ro and ropax operator Finnlines enhances its commitment to sustainable operations by equipping three vessels with Yara Marine’s shore power solution to reduce fuel consumption, emissions, and noise in port.

31 March 2022 – Finnlines and Yara Marine Technologies have signed a contract to install Yara Marine’s shore power solution on board three vessels. The turnkey solution will...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2022/03/31/yara-marine-to-equip-three-finnlines-vessels-with-shore-power-solutions/

Survitec fire system ready for Yara Birkeland voyage

Survitec fire system ready for Yara Birkeland voyage

Yara Birkeland image courtesy of Yara Marine Technologies

Survitec’s advanced fire fighting system and safety equipment aboard Yara Birkeland – the world’s first fully autonomous containership – has successfully completed its first annual service ahead of the 3200dwt ship’s first laden voyage.

The zero-emission, fullyelectric Yara Birkeland is preparing to carry its first fertiliser cargo on the Herøya-Brevik route in early 2022. 

The...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2022/01/19/survitec-fire-system-ready-for-yara-birkeland-voyage/

Algoma Central Corporation chooses FuelOpt to enhance the vessel efficiency of 8 more bulk carriers

Algoma Central Corporation chooses FuelOpt to enhance the vessel efficiency of 8 more bulk carriers

Yara Marine Technologies has signed a contract with Algoma Central Corporation, a leading Canadian marine shipping company, to install its FuelOpt propulsion optimization technology onboard a further eight of their bulk carriers.

Successful performance of Yara Marine’s FuelOpt propulsion optimization technology on one of their bulk carriers prompts Algoma Central Corporation to equip the balance of...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/11/10/algoma-central-corporation-chooses-fuelopt-to-enhance-the-vessel-efficiency-of-8-more-bulk-carriers/

Berge Bulk continues to cut emissions with Yara Marine Technologies

Berge Bulk continues to cut emissions with Yara Marine Technologies

Yara Marine SOx Scrubber

The major dry bulk owner Berge Bulk and Yara Marine Technologies continue their shared commitment to reduce maritime emissions, including additional in-line scrubbers in a new retrofit deal.

With Yara Marine already having installed in-line scrubbers on about 30 of Berge Bulk’s carriers, the deal marks another step forward in a long and fruitful partnership between the companies.

– Yara Marine shares our...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/06/29/berge-bulk-continues-to-cut-emissions-with-yara-marine-technologies/

New AR glasses allow Yara Marine Technologies to provide remote service and training

New AR glasses allow Yara Marine Technologies to provide remote service and training

Photo: Yara Marine Technologies

Augmented reality (AR) provides interactive access to vessel environments, like a ship’s engine room. With limited vessel access during COVID-19, Yara Marine Technologies implemented AR technology for virtual vessel access.

– We have been experimenting with AR glasses for some time. When the pandemic stopped our service engineers from boarding vessels, we had the alternative ready....

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/06/23/new-ar-glasses-allow-yara-marine-technologies-to-provide-remote-service-and-training/

Yara Marine Technologies enters the International Windship Association

Yara Marine Technologies enters the International Windship Association

After partnering with BAR Technologies to bring WindWings to the global shipping industry, Yara Marine Technologies is now entering the International Windship Association (IWSA).

After partnering with BAR Technologies to bring WindWings to the global shipping industry, Yara Marine Technologies is now entering the International Windship Association (IWSA) to join their mission of promoting the use of wind propulsion to reduce...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/06/08/yara-marine-technologies-enters-the-international-windship-association/

Yara Marine Scrubbers Can Lower CO2 Emissions

According to an article published in Tanker Operator, Operating with scrubbers + heavy fuel oil can mean a shipping company makes lower CO2 emissions than using low sulphur fuel oil, says Kai Låtun , Director Sales and Public Affairs, Yara Marine Technologies.

Low sulphur product

The reason is a large amount of fuel is used by the refinery which distils the oil to make a lower sulphur product.

Scrubber Retrofits

The company has installed over 400 scrubbers on ships so far, over the past 10 years,...

https://mfame.guru/yara-marine-scrubbers-can-lower-co2-emissions/

Yara Relaunch Cold Ironing To Their Green Tech Portfolio

While the EU parliament call for an emission ban at berth, Yara Marine Technologies relaunch cold ironing to their green tech portfolio, partnering with NG3, says an article published in My News Desk.

Aleksander Askeland Comments

“We used to do shore power projects on ships some years ago, but the market was too slow. Now however, with new regulation and grants supporting ship-owner’s shore power investments, we are back in the business of shore power. Together with NG3 we are ready to take on...

https://mfame.guru/yara-relaunch-cold-ironing-to-their-green-tech-portfolio/