28 November 2024
Containership engines are inefficient at low loads – 5 new options to consider
Containership engines built more than five years ago are now likely to be sailing inefficiently at low engine loads. Here are 5 options to think about.
Naval & Engineering
This category is all about the technical side of maritime operations, with news and analysis on shipbuilding, naval architecture, and marine engineering.
New hydrogen container vessels for 2025
ABB has secured a complete power, propulsion, and automation systems order for Samskip Group’s new hydrogen container vessels.
Second-life mobile battery to supply shore power for marine vessels
A pilot project started at Zuidnatie’s terminal in which shore power was connected to the vessel ‘UAL Osprey’ by means of a Zenobē battery.
Containership construction process of the new methanol-powered boxship
Maersk readies to christen the world’s first methanol-powered boxshipship and has shared footage of the new containership construction process.
7 hybrid ship trends that everyone needs to know about
Let’s dive into the hottest trends in hybrid ships and find ways to save fuel while increasing vessel performance and attractiveness.
MHI Testing New Ammonia Handling System for Ships
MHI begun testing to support the market launch of an ammonia handling system comprising a fuel supply system and peripheral equipment.
Enhanced offshore LNG safety in FSRUs – 2023
Svanehøj and Engie Lab Crigen have joined forces to develop more effective LNG safety measures on storage since data on FSRUs is lacking.
3 reasons engines are driving the renewable energy transition
Wärtsilä outlines 3 reasons why engines are driving the renewable energy transition instead of other power generation technologies.
Agreement for 15 methanol engines retrofit solution signed
MAN to deliver 15 methanol engine retrofit solutions for Seaspan and Hapag-Lloyd vessels for dual-fuel propulsion on the way to decarbonization.
Direct Ammonia Fuel Cell (DAFC) with up to 67% efficiency
Alma is developing modularized SOFC systems, the company’s direct ammonia fuel cell (DAFC), delivers an electrical efficiency of 61-67%.