Ship Repair
24.06.2024
Ship Repair

Hempel’s antifouling Hempaguard X7 receives DNV validation

The performance of Danish marine coatings specialist Hempel’s silicone-based hull coating Hempaguard X7 and its ability to accelerate decarbonisation effects in the shipping industry are now third-party validated by classification society DNV.

Accor…

Ship Repair
24.06.2024
Ship Repair

Japanese consortium to offer rigid sail system to the retrofit market

Three Japanese companies have joined forces to commercialise rigid sails as a new energy-saving device for shipping.

Hiroshima-based shipbuilder Tsuneishi Shipbuilding, in partnership with Mitsui E&S Shipbuilding and Akishima Laboratories, will be…

Ship Repair
24.06.2024
Ship Repair

Höegh Autoliners to convert four Aurora-class PCTCs to full ammonia power

Norway’s Höegh Autoliners has been granted NOK 109.4 million in ENOVA funding as part of its Ammonia Fuelled Vessel Programme to convert four of its Aurora-class PCTCs to full ammonia power, when they are delivered in 2027.

The car carrier giant…

Ship Repair
17.06.2024
Ship Repair

Damen and Atal Solutions to retrofit four bulk carriers with fuel-saving/emissions-reducing technology

Holland’s Damen Shipyards and Atal Solutions have partnered with others to retrofit four bulk carriers owned by BAM Shipping with fuel-saving and emission-reducing technologies.

The partners will integrate eight different proven technologies which…