28 November 2024
First Chinese Rotor Sails Retrofit gives up to 30% savings
A bulker fitted with CMES-Tech rotor sails took to the water at Chengxi Shipyard, marking a solid step forward for wind-assisted technology in China.
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Power-to-X fuels (P2X) new potential for power generation
Wärtsilä has published a new whitepaper, examining on the potential of Power-to-X fuels (P2X) for power generation.
MEPC 80: The US expects to see new outcomes
Ahead of MEPC80, at the IMO headquarters, the US, suggest that it is a key moment for green shipping. What is Washington DC expect to see?
1 in 4 know little about biofouling – new survey report
Almost two-thirds (59%) of the shipping industry underestimate the negative environmental impacts of biofouling. A new report by Jotun.
Seafarer Abuse: almost 50% increase from 2022
ISWAN’s helplines show that the reported seafarer abuse, bullying, harassment, or discrimination increased by almost 50% from the end of 2022.
Decarbonization Seminar: The Benefits of ESDs in 2023
MAST MS and CMES-Tech held a decarbonization seminar session in Athens, Greece to provide insights on the benefits of Energy Saving Devices.
New 24,000TEU Megamax vessel with ESD, Bow Windshield & EGCS
ONE announced their 24,000-TEU class Megamax, equipped with a bow windshield, ESDs, EGCS, and high-performance antifouling paints.
New marine fire solution for boxships initiative
Roughly one ship a week loses cargo through fire onboard and a new marine fire fighting technology accelerator initiative is hoping to fix it.
New electric propulsion concept to boost ship efficiency up to 20%
ABB has unveiled a new concept of an electric propulsion system, inspired by the dynamic motions of a whale’s tail, and will boost efficiency in the shipping industry.
Rotor Sails & Voyage Optimization cut up to 28% CO2 reduction
NAPA, Norsepower, and Sumitomo analyze the combination of rotor sails with voyage optimization to achieve maximum emissions reduction.