24 August 2026

ShipNerd

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Molten Salt Reactor (MSR): Nuclear Explained

A new type of nuclear-powered vessel is on the horizon, using the Molten Salt Reactor (MSR). What is MSR? How does it work?

The maritime industry will expectedly invest $931 million in artificial intelligence (AI) solutions in 2022.

Alfa laval receives the largest methanol order this year, to provide fuel supply systems on six methanol-fuelled container vessels.

A vessel of the Greek shipping firm Latsco Marine Management has been honored with a special recognition from the IMO.

Star Bulk Carriers has earned back its $250 million investment in exhaust gas cleaning scrubbers, within a span of 2.5 years.

BV, Wah Kwong and Qiyao will study the feasibility of installing carbon capture and storage units on existing ships for 2030 CII targets.

Turkish customs authorities detained Zhibek Zholy, a Russian cargo ship that Ukraine accused of grain smuggling.

How the shipping industry can raise cyber risk management standards amid escalating threats to maritime cyber security demonstrated.

Expleo develops a closed-loop, e-methanol SOFC fuel cell solution with significant reductions in GHG and operational costs.

C-Job Naval Architects will develop the design of the first fully-electric Ro-Pax ferry in Greece for Saronic Ferries.