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An offshore hydrogen and ammonia production platform design from the Korea Research Institute of Ships & Ocean Engineering (KRISO) has received approval in principle (AIP) from ABS.  The design developed by KRISO produces green hydrogen using electricity generated by a wind farm. Among the features, the design consists of a desalination system that desalinates seawater and turns it into clean water, an electrolysis system that produces hydrogen by electrolysing water, a compression sys...

Intellian Technologies Inc., a global provider of resilient multi-constellation, feature-rich satellite user terminals and communications solutions, and OneWeb, the low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite communications company, have announced a new product portfolio of Intellian Flat Panel user terminals for use on OneWeb’s network.   Flat Panel Series Intellian’s Flat Panel Series is a suite of both Pro and Compact user terminals that deliver exceptional performance in sle...

Crowley has appointed industry expert - James Fowler as Senior Vice President (SVP) and General Manager (GM) of its Crowley Shipping business unit that serves diverse U.S. and international maritime and logistics sectors. James Fowler most recently served as Managing Director of Marine and Stevedoring Operations for Cooper Marine and as Executive Vice President (EVP) for Blakeley BoatWorks, both headquartered in Mobile, Alabama, USA. Cooper Marine’s operations include 22 towing vessels,...

Reducing the cost of electrolysers and rapid adoption of onboard carbon capture technology is going to be critical if shipping is to reach its net zero carbon emissions target. That was the message for the industry from an inspirational discussion at London International Shipping Week between renowned maritime industry economist - Dr. Martin Stopford and Christopher J. Wiernicki, ABS Chairman and CEO. The pair held a wide-ranging discussion at the Capital Link Forum, exploring key hurdles and...

DNV has awarded an Approval in Principle (AiP) to HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE) and its subsidiaries HD Hyundai Heavy Industry (HD HHI) and Hyundai Mipo Dockyard (HMD) for their new hydrogen system. Hydrogen carrier technology HD KSOE aims to complete the development of hydrogen carrier technology that enables large-capacity hydrogen transportation and storage by around 2030. Sustainably produced zero and low-carbon hydrogen has been identified as a key part of th...

The UK National Clean Maritime Research Hub (UK-MaRes Hub) aims to accelerate the decarbonisation and elimination of air pollution from maritime activity in ports and at sea. As well as environmental impacts, the Hub will also focus on the potential economic and social benefits of transitioning to a clean maritime future. The UK-MaRes Hub was announced by the UK Government’s Maritime Minister, Baroness Vere of Norbiton, during London International Shipping Week. She was joined by the Dire...

Ultrafabrics, the top producer of high-end performance textiles for the marine industry, will showcase its luxurious and hard-wearing outdoor fabrics at three shows this autumn: The Genoa Boat Show, Metstrade in Europe and IBEX in North America.  Barry Silverman, Vice President of Marketing and Brand, says, “We are pleased to have strong connections with the global luxury marine industry and continue to use these events to strengthen our relationships, show our continued innovation a...

Ahead of DSEI 2023, Cammell Laird is delighted to announce that A&P and Cammell Laird have been awarded contracts by BAE Systems to build units for the Royal Navy’s Type 26 Frigates. The advanced anti-submarine warfare vessels are being constructed at BAE Systems’ site in Govan, Scotland, but will incorporate units built by both A&P and Cammell Laird. Fabrication facilities A&P Tyne - which boasts the largest fabrication facilities on the east coast of England - has bu...

Siemens Smart Infrastructure has released key insights into the divisive nature of the infrastructure transition in a new report, titled “Siemens Infrastructure Transition Monitor 2023: The Great Divide on The Path to Net Zero.” Data from the report reveals that there is limited alignment on priorities and how best to progress towards a decarbonised and resource-efficient world. Whilst more than half of people surveyed believe the infrastructure transition is accelerating in their r...

A Disney cruise ship docked at Greenock Ocean Terminal earlier, bringing its 4,000 passengers to the local area.  The Disney Dream, which has 18 decks and is almost 1,115 ft in length is one of dozens to visit the cruise port in a record year. The family-friendly cruise ship offers many activities onboard, including a nine-hole mini-golf course, a full-sized basketball court, several pools and hot tubs, and two theatres. The Disney Dream ship The ship also boasts the first water coaster...

Global maritime and logistics pioneer Crowley and SEACOR Holdings (SEACOR), through its subsidiary Seabulk Tankers, Inc. (Seabulk), announces an agreement to form a joint venture that will integrate their liquid energy and chemical transportation vessels, operations and related services into a new, independent U.S. Jones Act service provider, Fairwater Holdings LLC (Fairwater). Fairwater will leverage and scale both entities’ unique operational and safety-focused capabilities to serve the...

Babcock is strengthening its digital defence capabilities through an Enterprise Agreement (EA) with Palantir Technologies UK, announced at DSEI 2023 event. The partnership with Palantir Technologies will provide Babcock with a data platform aimed at transforming, capturing, integrating, modelling and building data-driven solutions. Unlocking the power of data Unlocking the power of data in this way will enable them to make better informed data-driven decisions Unlocking the power of data in...

Tokyo-based classification society, ClassNK has conducted third-party certification for the CO2 emissions reductions of ‘JGreeX’, green-steel products provided by JFE Steel Corporation. ‘JGreeX’, green-steel products For each JGreeX product, JFE Steel uses the mass balance approach to determine the level of CO2 emissions reductions. Under this approach, the environmental values of CO2 emissions reductions across entire manufacturing processes are aggregated to any produ...

A new study published suggests that Freeport East could become a new UK centre for transport decarbonisation. The study outlines how Freeport East can facilitate the international partnerships and investment necessary for the Green Hydrogen Hub to support maritime and wider transport sectors. Freeport East includes the Port of Felixstowe, the UK’s biggest container port and the main destination for container traffic to and from Europe and the Far East – these routes are central to m...

The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA has taken over areas leased to it by the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) at the Continental Shipyard for the operations of the Modular Floating Dock. The areas include but not limited to the dolphin jetty, waterfront of the jetty adjourning the slipway, an administrative block, a construction, welding and mechanical workshop and a civil maintenance workshop, among others. Civil maintenance workshop During the handover ceremony, the...

Thomas Nordberg, the Managing Director of The Swedish Club has announced the opening of new, expanded London offices. He was speaking at the London International Shipping Week 2023 (LISW23), where the Club hosted an evening reception for members, brokers and business partners. “As the shipping world focuses on London, the timing of this move could not be bettered,” said Mr. Nordberg, adding “A key focus for 2023 has been the strengthening of our regional offerings, and I am pl...

Babcock and Saab signed a strategic cooperation agreement at DSEI 2023 on Tuesday, 12 September 2023. The purpose of the Agreement is seeking to enable the delivery of enhanced capabilities to customers by leveraging the companies’ collective unique strengths through offering a broader range of products, services and integrated solutions. Babcock and Saab sign strategic cooperation agreement Under the Agreement, the companies will explore the development of the design of a new advanced...

One of the cardinal principles of the Cabotage regime is the localisation of manning vessels operating in Nigerian waters. To a considerable extent, NIMASA has ensured the placement of Nigerian seafarers on board Cabotage vessels, in line with its placement function and the provisions of the Cabotage Act, 2003. Improving on this, Cabotage manning applications are now processed on the condition that all foreign crew especially Ratings on board vessels are to be replaced with Nigerian seafarers/c...

“There is a significant amount of work to be done between now and 2050 if we hope to hit net zero on carbon emissions. But our research shows it can be done and maps out a pathway for the industry to get there. It connects the macro industry calculus for net zero by 2050 with the micro calculus reality of what is required at the ship level,” said Christopher J. Wiernicki. Keynote address That was the message for the industry from ABS Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Christopher...

BrainCreators, an innovative pioneer in AI and digital inspection solutions, is excited to announce the availability of its maritime surveillance system, SEAGULL, for use in the United Kingdom. SEAGULL is an advanced SaaS solution specifically designed for continuous and automated vessel monitoring for ports, harbours, coasts, bridges, locks and waterways. To mark this expansion, BrainCreators will be part of the Dutch Trade Mission at the prestigious London International Shipping Wee...

ABS joined a pioneering joint industry project (JIP) to collaborate on the development of a detailed design of a 40K cbm liquified carbon dioxide (LCO2) carrier that meets Class and statutory requirements with Ecolog Services Ltd. (ECOLOG), Hanwha Ocean Co., Ltd. and Babcock International Liquid Gas Equipment (LGE). The ultimate design will maximise energy integration and minimise greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions while being cargo versatile and capable of offshore offloading, as in the direct inj...

Coastal communities across the country are set to benefit from over £80 million of government funding as the winners of the Zero Emission Vessel and Infrastructure fund (ZEVI) are announced – supporting economic growth and boosting the UK’s decarbonisation efforts. Announced at the start of London International Shipping Week (LISW) – bringing together the world leaders in the maritime sector – the projects showcase the benefits maritime technology can bring to comm...

Carbon capture, energy efficiency, and green fuels are the roadmap to net zero by 2050. That’s the pathway outlined by the 2023 Outlook, Beyond the Horizon: View of the Emerging Value Chains, the latest industry-pioneering research from ABS into shipping’s progress on the green energy transition. Accelerating investment Released at the ABS Sustainability Summit during London International Shipping Week, the report examines in depth the carbon, ammonia, and hydrogen value chains....

In July 2023, at MEPC 80, the IMO adopted the '2023 Strategy on the Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships'. This strategy targets the adoption of near-zero GHG fuels by 2030. A pivotal factor in this transition is choosing the right coating for fuel tanks — it ensures longevity and maintains the tank's optimal condition. Shipping companies invest a significant amount of consideration into the choice of coating systems for their vessel's fuel tank interiors. A failure in this coating can h...

DNV’s independent cloud platform, Veracity expands its integrated partner network and grows its reach to 35,000 vessels, helping shipping companies and charterers meet their emissions data verification and reporting needs. With major regulatory shifts on the horizon and 2024 inching closer for the sector’s inclusion into the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS), decarbonisation and carbon control have become central focus points for shipowners and operators of late. Automated, and rea...

Digital Trade Solutions business - CNS (Community Network Services), a DP World company, is rolling out its new CNS Port Community System (PCS), to future-proof port technology in the United Kingdom (UK) and beyond. The upgrade will see ‘Compass’ – which has supported many of the UK’s largest maritime ports since 2010 - transition to the cloud-based and HMRC-compliant CNS PCS. This modern, API-ready platform is based on DP World’s global CARGOES platform, runs on m...

Maritime UK, the collective voice for the UK’s maritime industries, has used the start of London International Shipping Week 2023 (LISW23) to highlight the need for £2 billion private and public sector investment per year, in order to deliver its target to decarbonise by 2050, and further to support an ambition to become a global leader in decarbonisation. Securing this level of funding would help the industry decarbonise by developing green fuels, port infrastructure and new types...

Efforts to achieve zero emissions are a challenge that requires each company to change its business model and revenue structure, suggests Masato Otaki, Executive Officer & Head of Low Carbon Fuel Planning for Japanese power company JERA Co. Inc., adding that courageous 'first movers' need support in order to take risks. Speaking in a video presentation for the LISW23 London Talks series Mr. Otaki says that for decarbonisation efforts to progress “it will be imperative to work across n...

ABS is launching a global ABS Electrification Centre to support maritime decarbonisation projects. Comprised of ABS engineers and technical specialists, the centre will support a range of cutting-edge electrification projects for shipowners, shipyards and other stakeholders across the Asia Pacific region and around the world. The centre will also provide support for the electrification of harbour and coastal craft aligned to the initiatives from the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore...

ClassNK, Consort Bunkers Pte Ltd, Daihatsu Diesel Mfg. Co.,Ltd., Daikai Engineering Pte. Ltd., and SeaTech Solutions International (S) Pte Ltd. have concluded a Memorandum of Understanding concerning a joint study on an ammonia fuelled ammonia bunkering tanker. The MOU was signed by representatives of all five parties with the presence of an official from Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore at the ‘Gastech2023’ held in Singapore. Ammonia-related risks Amid expectation for us...