21 January 2025

Naval & Engineering

This category is all about the technical side of maritime operations, with news and analysis on shipbuilding, naval architecture, and marine engineering.

Direct Ammonia Fuel Cell (DAFC) with up to 67% efficiency

ShipNerd
July 3, 2023

Alma is developing modularized SOFC systems, the company’s direct ammonia fuel cell (DAFC), delivers an electrical efficiency of 61-67%.

EPS installs new graphene coatings on 15 vessels

ShipNerd
June 30, 2023

EPS installs graphene coatings on 15 vessels

EPS applies graphene coatings across the fleet to reduce emissions and improve CII with GIT to apply sustainable coatings on 15 vessels.

Green Steel assists the decarbonization for 2050

ShipNerd
June 26, 2023

SSI published a report, addressing green steel which is critical to decarbonization across the shipping lifecycle considering that the steel industry is responsible for 7-9% of global GHG emissions.

First Chinese Rotor Sails Retrofit gives up to 30% savings

ShipNerd
June 21, 2023

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.

1 in 4 know little about biofouling – new survey report

ShipNerd
June 14, 2023

Underwater radiated noise from ships 1 in 4 know little about biofouling - survey report

Almost two-thirds (59%) of the shipping industry underestimate the negative environmental impacts of biofouling. A new report by Jotun.

New 24,000TEU Megamax vessel with ESD, Bow Windshield & EGCS

ShipNerd
June 7, 2023

ESD, Bow Windshield & EGCS for a new 24,000TEU Megamax vessel

ONE announced their 24,000-TEU class Megamax, equipped with a bow windshield, ESDs, EGCS, and high-performance antifouling paints.

Air Lubrication 101: A Comprehensive Introduction by QueSeas

QueSeas
June 1, 2023

Air lubrication system is an ever-growing technology for commercial shipping as a promising method to reduce ship hull resistance.

New electric propulsion concept to boost ship efficiency up to 20%

ShipNerd
May 31, 2023

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.