Pumps (auxiliary) News

The London P&I Club has renewed calls on ship owners, operators and charterers to address potential risks when loading Flexible Intermediate Bulk Containers (FIBCs) containing dry chemicals. The warning follows a number of incidents reported across the industry, including hold fires and cargo damage in bulk carriers and general cargo ships. The issue is particularly common with vessels loading in Chinese ports. Incorrect hold and handling of FIBCs The Club warns that failure to strictly c...

Econowind has received a repeat order from Terntank for the installation of eight VentoFoil units on two additional methanol-ready hybrid tankers. Following the initial order in May 2023 for three newbuilds, this brings the total to five vessels and 20 VentoFoils, with each ship fitted with four 16-meter wind wings. IMO 2050 targets The vessels are designed for zero-emission operations and fully aligned with the IMO 2050 targets The first vessel, Tern Vik, was delivered in April 2025 by Chi...

With a new compact and versatile ship engine room pump design, Svanehøj aims to optimise onboard liquid handling. Because of its lower weight, fewer components, and just a single wear part, the new NCM pump will enhance efficiency, simplify system integration, and reduce operational complexity. For decades, Svanehøj has designed and manufactured a broad portfolio of engine room pumps for the marine, naval, and offshore sectors, continuing the legacy of the Hamworthy Pumps brand. N...

The Nautical Institute (Singapore) is proud to announce its annual conference, returning on 17 July 2025 at Furama City Centre, Singapore, under the timely theme “Maritime 4.0 – Embracing Digitalisation, Sustainability & Wellbeing.” With the maritime industry accelerating its digital transformation while navigating the challenges of climate action and crew welfare, this year’s conference will provide an essential platform for collaboration between mari...

Avikus, HD Hyundai’s specialised Autonomous Navigation Technology subsidiary, announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Emerson to integrate its NEUBOAT CONTROL Autonomous System with Emerson’s Aventics marine controllers. According to the terms of the MOU, Avikus will use Emerson’s open protocol for its Aventics marine controllers to integrate with its NEUBOAT CONTROL system to provide safety and convenience features such as collision avoidance, ad...

A new cybersecurity solution from Hanwha Ocean to protect critical infrastructure and operations on board floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) units received approval in principle (AIP) from ABS. Hanwha Ocean, in conjunction with SIGA Data Security, developed an Operational Technology (OT) cybersecurity solution that is specifically designed to protect critical OT systems from cyber threats, enhancing the overall cyber resilience on FPSO units. ABS completed design reviews based on...

Golden Arrow Marine has been appointed as an official Channel Partner for Alfa Laval, marking a significant step in both companies’ commitment to delivering high-quality, sustainable marine solutions across the UK and Ireland. The partnership was officially launched at Seawork 2025 on 10 June, where Golden Arrow Marine exhibited on stand Q21 as part of its 90th anniversary celebrations. The collaboration brings together Alfa Laval’s global expertise in heat transfer, separation...

Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) takes pride in the delivery of ‘INS Arnala’, the first in a series of eight Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Crafts (ASW SWCs), to the Indian Navy. The vessel was delivered by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) Ltd, marking a significant milestone in India's journey towards self-reliance in defence production. Naval underwater operations The primary role of the warship is to undertake naval aquatic roles, covering underwater survei...

EV Maritime, New Zealand’s pioneering electric ferry design and technology company, announced the launch of its first fully electric passenger ferry. The new vessel will operate between downtown Auckland and the suburb of Half Moon Bay. This is the first of the EVM200 class – a series of battery-electric fast ferries built using lightweight carbon fibre. Designed for urban public transport, the EVM200 offers service speeds of up to 25 knots and a range of up to 20 miles. Auckland T...

ABB has been awarded a large order by Seatrium, a provider of marine engineering solutions based in Singapore, for the supply of electrical equipment and automation solutions on a new generation of floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) vessels for operator Petrobras. The two vessels – P-84 and P-85 – will be deployed in the Atapu and Sépia fields, approximately 200 kilometres off the coast of Rio de Janeiro in Brazil. ABB Ability™ System 800xA® ABB wil...

KR (Korean Register) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) on June 4 at Nor-Shipping 2025 in Oslo to jointly develop a 174,000㎥ LNG carrier featuring three cargo tanks. Despite the ongoing trend toward larger vessels across all ship types, the 174K LNG carrier remains the standard design in the global LNG shipbuilding market, with dozens of orders placed annually. Revised cargo tank configuration To further enhance the technical competitiveness of thi...

Liferafts now may look different to those first offered by VIKING in 1960, but expertise is needed to identify the many steps taken in the cause of advancing maritime safety and the reasoning behind any given detail. Lending the experts eye at VIKING is Gert Smedmann Rasmussen – designer, engineer, and maritime safety equipment inventor. A practically-minded man, Gert also sees ensuring that every liferaft is conceived, manufactured and tested for optimized performance as part of his job...

VARD, one of the major global designers and shipbuilders of specialised vessels, and a subsidiary of the Fincantieri Group, is proud to announce that it has delivered two of the world's first vessels with cyber notation according to the new mandatory regulations from July 1st, 2024. Both the CSOV Grampian Kestrel to North Star and the CSOV Purus Chinook for Purus are delivered in accordance with the new mandatory cybersecurity requirements and class notation. VARD’s shipbuilding process...

SRC Group’s Methanol Superstorage solution has won The Royal Institution of Naval Architects Maritime Innovation Award 2025, recognising its contribution to the adoption of methanol as a mainstream marine fuel. Every year, a panel of RINA judges considers initiatives from academia, as well as industry before giving the prestigious award to the innovation considered the most significant in terms of advancing maritime vessel design, construction, and operations. Methanol superstorage Alig...

Marketing in Maritime, the specialist networking community for marketing and communications professionals in the marine and energy sectors, has appointed an Advisory Board to guide the next phase of its evolution. Featuring pioneering experts from across the maritime and marketing industries, the Advisory Board has been created to provide advice and guidance as Marketing in Maritime expands its event activity and prepares to launch a learning and professional development platform to help market...

Since 1946, Torvald Klaveness has consistently challenged the status quo in shipping, combining innovation with robust, purpose-driven solutions aimed at both future-proofing the business and the industry they operate in. In 2022, the company took it a step further by establishing a holding structure and dedicated investment team to put skin in the game across new segments and asset classes. Agility and long-term value  "Guided by a structured strategy focused on diversification, agility...

Zero USV, pioneers behind the world’s first charter fleet for over-the-horizon unmanned surface vessels (USV), has announced the expansion of its portfolio with the introduction of the new extra-long-range (XLR) Oceanus12, offering users even more options for high-endurance maritime operations. The original Oceanus12, launched earlier this year, is engineered to excel in voyages of upto 20 days or 2500 Nautical mile duration. New XLR version New XLR version builds on the hybrid electric...

Indian Register of Shipping (IRS), a pioneering international classification society, marked a significant presence at the Seatrade Maritime Middle East 2025, showcasing its expanding portfolio of services, including advancements in digitalisation, decarbonisation, and maritime sustainability initiatives. As part of its outreach efforts, the IRS hosted a Customer & Stakeholder Event on the sidelines of the exhibition. Insights and valuable recommendations The event was very well attended...

Marine Specialised Technology (MST Group), a globally renowned designer and manufacturer of high-speed and rigid inflatable boats (RIBs) primarily for military, coast guard and law enforcement sectors is expanding to meet record demand after securing a £6 million funding package from NatWest. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Bromborough, between Ellesmere Port and Birkenhead, the company has grown to become a major employer in the Wirral area, with approximately 135 staff. MST Group&...

ABS awarded approval in principle to Seatrium Marine & Deepwater Technology for its new design of a floating wind semi-submersible (FWSS) floating column foundation for 15MW wind turbines. Seatrium highlights that the design is optimised for efficient fabrication and cost-effectiveness while being capable of handling the harshest environments. The new design concept features pontoons on three sides and a centre column that supports the turbine. ABS completed design reviews based on class an...

In a major push toward decarbonising maritime logistics, President Jae-young Byeon of the Ulsan Port Authority (UPA) and Chief Executive Sun-bae Hong of the Korea Maritime Cooperation Centre (KMC) jointly announced the successful conclusion of the “2nd Forum on the Commercialisation of Biofuels for Maritime Vessels,” held on 23 April at the Caradium Hall of the PJ Hotel in Seoul. The forum, hosted by the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries and co-organised by UPA and KMC, drew around 3...

Wärtsilä Gas Solutions, part of technology group - Wärtsilä, and Höegh Evi, a pioneer in marine energy infrastructure, have successfully completed development of the world’s first floating ammonia-to-hydrogen cracker. This breakthrough technology enables floating import terminals to produce hydrogen at industrial-scale volumes from transported ammonia, marking a major step in the energy transition. The project was announced in April 2023 and is part of Norway&rsqu...

Alfa Laval, a pioneer in heat transfer & centrifugal separation, is pleased to announce the appointment of ESI Process (UK) Ltd as its new distribution partner for the industrial sector and process industries within the United Kingdom, explicitly for Alfa Laval’s Energy Division. Effective immediately, ESI Process (UK) Ltd will be responsible for the distribution of Alfa Laval's extensive range of products and solutions, including Gasketed, Spiral & Compabloc heat exchangers. This...

The 163rd ABS Annual Members Meeting highlighted that ABS has never been stronger, with substantial growth and industry-pioneering safety performance reported. ABS continued to perform strongly in 2024, with the fleet growing to 300 million gross tons. The company also maintained the number one position among class organisations in global new order share with 22 percent. Across the industry, ABS held pioneering positions with both shipbuilders and shipowners. Digital and sustainability service...

Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) is pleased to announce the relocation of its Kakinada Site Office to a new and improved facility. This move forms part of IRS’s ongoing efforts to enhance its presence in the region and offer superior services to the local maritime community. Inauguration ceremony The inauguration ceremony of the new office was marked by the presence of key stakeholders from across the maritime and oil & gas sectors.  The event witnessed enthusiastic participa...

Swiss marine power company - WinGD is to integrate hybrid power and energy systems on four 113,600 DWT, wind-assisted tankers under construction for Union Maritime Limited (UML). The agreement marks the first time that WinGD’s X-EL Integrated Energy solution will be deployed with wind-assisted propulsion systems, ensuring optimal use of power generated by the main engine and the sails onboard. WinGD X-EL energy management system The vessels are also the first on which WinGD will apply i...

Watson Farley & Williams (“WFW”) advised NAI Int Malta Ltd. (“NAI”) on the bareboat charterparty and subsequent sale of the M/v Aethalia to TSL Panama SA, a company owned by Peru’s Transgas Shipping Lines SAC (“Transgas Shipping”). The M/v Aethalia, a motor tanker built at Soli Deniz Cilik Ltd. shipyard in Istanbul in 2008, is currently registered with the Malta Ships Registry. Its sale and charter align with both NAI and Transgas Shipping’s s...

ABS Consulting has published an insightful new paper highlighting how aligning cybersecurity initiatives with key operational readiness principles enables organisations to develop a comprehensive strategy that enhances both operational resilience and guest safety.  Maritime cybersecurity A Strategic Approach for the Cruise Industry, is the second in an industry-pioneering series on maritime cybersecurity that builds on ABS Consulting’s work supporting cruise clients’ safety co...

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. Advanced electric drive technology The crane is designed to enhance operational efficiency while significantly reducing emissions, energy...

ClassNK has issued an approval in principle (AiP) for the design concept of a retrofitted Kamsarmax bulk carrier, converting it from conventional fuel to methanol dual-fuel, jointly developed by Tsuneishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. and Fonden Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Centre for Zero Carbon Shipping. This certification demonstrates the regulatory feasibility of the ship, serving as a meaningful step in advancing the transition of the existing fleet to alternative fuels, as bulk carriers o...