NYK Group research subsidiary MTI Co. Ltd. has become the first Asian member of One Sea, which is an industry alliance that aims to realize autonomous ships. The NYK Group aims to realize ”manned autonomous ships” that further improve safety by its active participating in the discussion on international standards. One Sea is an international…
Kongsberg Maritime will supply a Power & Propulsion System for a new LNG powered multi-purpose cargo vessel of design MM85CC LNG by Multi Maritime. The clean and efficient Kongsberg Maritime propulsion system have features of Bergen B36:45L6PG gas engine and LNG control and safety system, a Promas controllable pitch propeller and rudder system, together with…
MAN Cryo – MAN Energy Solutions’ marine, LNG fuel-gas-system manufacturer has announced that it will supply an LNG fuel-gas supply system to a Norwegian live-fish carrier. It is ordered by Nordlaks, which is one of Norway’s largest aquaculture companies. The new vessel will be a sister to an identical vessel ordered during the summer of…
The Cruise operator RCL, technology group Wärtsilä, and classification society DNV GL initiated a joint industry project to improve engine room fire prevention because of their desire to work towards a zero-fire engine room. Since 2016, the partners have worked with stakeholders across the whole industry for collecting the data, analysing the key risks, and…
On 3 June at the Nor-Shipping Opening Ceremony in Oslo, Agnes Árnadóttir and Espen Larsen-Hakkebo, the CEO and CFO of Brim Explorer, were announced as winners of the 2019 Nor-Shipping Young Entrepreneur Award. Norway’s Minister of Trade, Torbjørn Røed Isaksen, presented the award in front of an audience of industry representatives and invited dignitaries, including…
Deltamarin’s Study Shows ABB Azipod Electric Propulsion Saves Upto $1.7 Million In Fuel Costs Annually An independent study by marine consultancy Deltamarin revealed that the ABB Azipod® electric propulsion system for ferries could save up to $1.7 million in annual fuel costs per vessel. This will strengthen Azipod® propulsion’s market-leading position in sustainable marine technologies….
IMO Secretary-General Marks The Keypoints On “Sustainable And Balanced” Development On 4 June at the Nor-Shipping 2019 conference held in Orso, Secretary-General of IMO, Kitack Lim delivered a strong reminder about the vital importance of balanced and sustainable development to delegates at the Ocean Leadership conference. In a keynote address, Mr Lim spoke about the Sustainable…
At this year’s Nor-Shipping exhibition the technology group Wärtsilä unveils its new Navi-Planner voyage planning and optimisation solution. The new Navi-Planner of Wärtsilä company makes use of the connected ECDIS. The new connectivity allows tedious onboard voyage planning to be cut from 5 hours to 30min, while also providing a minimum navigational safety standard for…
‘Ship of the Year 2019’ title has been appointed to the world’s largest plug-in hybrid vessel, that is Color Hybrid. On 4 June,2019 Gunvor Ulstein, CEO of Ulstein Group received the Award from HRH Crown Prince Haakon of Norway at the Nor-Shipping exhibition. The Color Line vessel is under construction at Ulstein Verft. Yard number 311…
WinGD (Winterthur Gas & Diesel Ltd.) has introduced three new low-speed, two-stroke engines that are capable of operating on low emission fuels, as the demand rate is growing for more efficient and reliable marine propulsion that serves the needs of an increasingly environmentally sustainable industry. Building on the proven WinGD technology the new additions to…
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