31 May 2023
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.
Naval & Engineering
This category is all about the technical side of maritime operations, with news and analysis on shipbuilding, naval architecture, and marine engineering.
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.
Shore power in nearly all ports during latest voyage
AIDA Cruises expands the use of shore power - AIDAsol was connected to shore-side plants in nearly all ports during a voyage for the first time.
Stolt Tankers utilize new graphene propeller coatings on 25 vessels
Stolt Tankers has become the first Chemical Tanker company to apply GIT’s graphene-based propeller coatings to its fleet.
New dual-fuel methanol vessel design by Maersk unveiled
Maersk has announced the design details of its next-generation dual-fuel methanol vessel that look remarkably like existing vessels.
New ship design tool reduces lead time up to 50%
C-Job Naval Architects and VIKTOR have worked together on the ACD Resistance Module, a tool that will benefit shipowners during the ship design process.
Alexandroupolis FSRU starts the conversion works
Conversion of GasLog’s DNV-classed LNG carrier Gaslog Chelsea, which was recently renamed as Alexandroupolis FSRU, has kicked off at the Keppel shipyard in Singapore.
Wing sail model tested in KTH L2000 wind tunnel
Oceanbird, a JV backed by Alfa Laval and Wallenius, and KTH Royal Institute of Technology are performing extensive tests on the Oceanbird wing model in the KTH L2000 wind tunnel.
Chinese shipyards hit new record 49% market share in 2022
In 2022, Chinese shipyards reached a market share of 49% and for the first time exceeded the combined market share of Japanese and South Korean shipyards.