28 November 2024
Retrofit vs newbuild? 45% of ships today will not comply
Carbon regulations targeting older, less efficient ships. Is it wiser to retrofit an existing vessel to improve its ratings, or replace it with a newbuild?
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The world’s first battery tanker design – New release
Japanese power transfer vessel developer PowerX has unveiled the detailed design of the first-ever ‘battery tanker’ set for domestic and international field testing in 2026.
Smart ships transforming the industry
While they are still more under the radar. It may be several decades before we see several self-navigating smart ships grace our oceans.
Ammonia-Powered ships: 5% adoption in 2 years
Clean ammonia-powered ships could be deployed on the iron ore trade routes between West Australia and East Asia by 2028 and reach 5% adoption by 2030.
Seawing Kite system new sea trials – Video
Wind propulsion specialist Airseas has successfully validated traction flights of the Seawing Kite system on Louis Dreyfus Armateurs’ vessel.
Thrusters: 3 ways to increase efficiency and savings
Learn the 3 ways that careful thrusters selection early in the design process can increase efficiency and reduce the total cost of ownership.
The Logistics of Port Operations: How advanced equipment drives global trade
Port operations have been essential to global trade for thousands of years. Learn how the complex logistical hubs facilitate container transport.
5 mistakes to avoid when assessing vessel performance models
Shipping companies need accurate and reliable vessel performance models to support decision-making. Learn more to avoid poor models.
Iran seized 2 tankers in a week targeting US-Greece
Forces of Iran have seized 2 oil tankers. The one in the Strait of Hormuz, the second such incident in less than a week.
New opportunity for drone inspection
Remote drone inspection techniques can bring many benefits to ship and offshore asset owners as technology rapidly advance.