A new design for an ultra large ethane carrier (ULEC) and a patented insulation system for Type B low-temperature cargo tanks, both developed by China’s Jiangnan Shipyard, have been awarded approvals in principle (AiP) by ABS.

The ULEC design is the…

Classification society Rina has awarded Green Marine UK with an approval in principle (AiP) for a retrofit arrangement for crew transfer vessels (CTV), equipping them with hydrogen fuel cells connected to electric motors, and batteries.

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Two 7,900dwt chemical carriers with stainless steel tanks have been ordered by Hamburg-based GEFO Shipping Group at Nantong Xianhyu Shipyard in China. The two vessels have been designed ‘ready’ for the installation of Flettner rotor wind sails and…

Norway’s family-owned Ulstein Verft has delivered the first of two Ulstein SX222-design commissioning service operation vessels (CSOVs), Olympic Boreas, to owner Olympic Shipping.

The 89.6m-long vessel, designed with a Twin X-Stern, has…

A single-hold 7,280dwt short-sea cargo ship has been launched and named at Thecla Bodewes Shipyards in the Netherlands. Number six in a series of ten, the Vertom Lisa is the latest addition to the Vertom Group’s fleet. The Rhoon-based owner operates…

Netherlands-based crane manufacturer, Huisman, has won a third order for a large knuckle boom crane from an offshore energy customer. The 550-tonne crane will be equipped with the company’s proprietary secondary-controlled Active Heave Compensation…

The second ferry being built for TT-Line Company Pty Ltd, also known by its trading name Spirit of Tasmania, has been launched at Rauma Marine Constructions (RMC) in Finland. The Spirit of Tasmania V follows the launch and naming of Spirit of…

Marseille-based companies, Bourbon Offshore and Opsealog, have successfully completed a six-month project using data-driven software to improve the operating efficiency of 25 offshore support vessels. Now, the software will be installed on all of…

An upgraded Anschütz autopilot installed on board the RoRo ferry, Fionia Sea, is already reducing fuel burn and cutting emissions, the Kiel-based company has announced in a statement.  Owned by Leomar RoRo and managed by AdMare Ship Management AB,…

Damen Shipyards has announced that its recently introduced engine combined with a Damen marine emission reduction system has been awarded EU stage V certification.

The Damen D16 marine engine and aftertreatment system, designed internally by Damen…