Recent investments in onshore direct air carbon capture (DACC) projects by Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK) and now Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) beg the question of whether land- or retrofitted ship-based onboard carbon capture (OCCS) systems will win out.

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Nuclear advocates claim that extremely power-dense small modular reactors (SMRs) will provide sufficient electrical energy to power ships. It has even been claimed nuclear reactors, when their time comes, will be able to swap in for existing vessels,…

Odfjell’s chemical tanker Bow Olympus is completing a breakthrough transatlantic voyage, combining suction sails and 100% sustainable biofuel to slash greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 85%.

Real-time data shows the vessel meets 2050 Fuel EU Maritime…

Cochin Shipyard Ltd has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Drydocks World, part of DP World, to work together in the development of advanced ship repair and maintenance hubs in India.

The agreement, signed during the ‘CEO Connect:…

Steelpaint GmbH has secured a major order to supply its specialist Stelpant corrosion protection system for 39 dry bulk carriers operated by a leading Singapore-based shipping group.

The owner, which manages a 16 million dwt fleet, has worked with…

A Norwegian consortium has launched the LNGameChanger project to develop new onboard carbon capture and storage (OCCS) of carbon dioxide from LNG-fuelled solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) power trains. Led by maritime technology supplier HAV Group, the…

Spanish shipbuilder Navantia S.A., S.M.E. and global cruise operator Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL) have signed a renewed framework agreement, reaffirming their partnership and intention to pursue future ship modernisation and revitalisation…

Classification society ClassNK has issued an Approval in Principle (AiP) for an onboard carbon capture and storage (OCCS) system developed by Mitsubishi Shipbuilding, confirming its compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

The system, which…