Lloyd’s Register (LR) has awarded approval in principle (AiP) to SRC Group for a new methanol storage retrofit system. The fuel has been identified as one of the frontrunners for existing ships as their owners seek to decarbonise their operations by…
Flensburg-based ferry company, FRS, is selling its 23-year-old subsidiary, FRS Iberia, to Denmark’s DFDS. The Danish ferry operator will take over routes between Spain and Morocco including services between Tarifa and Tangier, Algeciras, Gibraltar,…
The first floating offshore wind installation in Spain, DemoSATH, is now connected to the country’s grid. The test facility will be capable of meeting the annual electricity demand of around 2,000 households.
Developed by Spanish engineering firm…
Sweden's Furetank AB and Canada's Algoma Central Corporation have ordered two more Vinga-class product tankers through their 50:50 joint venture, FureBear. The latest contract brings the total number of Vinga intermediate product tankers under…
Integrated hybrid propulsion systems from Wärtsilä are to be installed on two new RoRo ships, the first methanol-fuelled vessels of this type. They are being built by China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Weihai) for Stena RoRo and will be deployed on…
Concordia Damen has won a contract from Paraguay’s Girona S.A. - Rio Sur Transporte y Logistica for a CDS4115 shallow draught River Pusher tug. The family-owned company will deploy the 5,400hp vessel on services for customers on the 2,695km-long…
The maritime industry sees great potential in new, digitalised processes in ship design, production, ship operation and system integration for the efficiency and safety of vessels.
The maritime industry continues to focus on reducing its ecological footprint with a great emphasis on climate warming, harmful emissions and sustainable operation.
The increasing importance of offshore wind energy strengthens the regional economy and secures industrial maritime value creation, e.g., the manufacturing of offshore wind turbines, converter platforms and service ships.