Ship&Offshore

04.09.2025

Shipbuilding

LR announces new notations for WAPS and ergonomics

Lloyd’s Register (LR) has introduced two new notations for wind-assisted propulsion systems (WAPS) and another notation for ergonomic access and human-centric design. The new notations are designed to support the maritime industry’s transition to…

Ship&Offshore

03.09.2025

Shipbuilding

Höegh names sixth Aurora-class PCTC

Höegh Autoliners has named the 9,100-CEU Höegh Moonlight at a ceremony in Gothenburg. The sixth pure car truck carrier (PCTC) in the 12-ship Aurora-class was sponsored by Jenny Westermark, senior vice president, GTO Production Logistics, at Volvo…

Ship&Offshore

02.09.2025

Shipbuilding

J-ENG completes tests on ammonia dual-fuel engine

Japan Engine Corporation (J-ENG) has completed successful test runs on a seven-cylinder dual-fuel ammonia/heavy fuel oil engine due to be installed on a medium-sized gas carrier next year. The engine has a 50cm bore, operates at high pressure, and…

New Ships

01.09.2025

Shipbuilding

Wärtsilä to support bigger battery RoPax project

Wärtsilä has been retained by Finland’s Wasaline as electrical integrator in a project to increase battery capacity on board the RoPax vessel, Aurora Botnia. The ferry’s batteries will be boosted by nearly five times, increasing the current 2.2-MWh…