Green cable-laying vessel for increased HVDC cable demandShipNerdMarch 31, 2022XLCC has completed the concept design of a cable-laying vessel to meet the increasing demand for HVDC cables.
Eliminating copper in antifouling paintShipNerdMarch 30, 2022Cysbio has found a way to remove copper from the antifouling paint which could improve efficiency and reduce the environmental impact.
Another general cargo ship with wind-assisted propulsionShipNerdMarch 29, 2022Amasus Shipping has signed an agreement with bound4blue to equip its general cargo vessel with wind-assisted propulsion technology.
Renewable port project unveiled for NSWShipNerdMarch 28, 2022New South Wales will set up as the world’s first 100% renewable port. Incorporating renewable energy shore-powered shipping precinct.
Shore power to cut emissions in ports by 90%ShipNerdMarch 24, 2022Green shore power could reduce emissions in ports while minimize noise and air pollution levels, a new feasibility study shows.
Wind propulsion retrofit for Marfret RoRoShipNerdMarch 21, 2022Marfret has commenced a wind propulsion retrofit on their Ro-Ro from eConowind. The containerized solution will gain fuel savings of 10-15%.
Green ammonia import terminal in Germany ShipNerdMarch 18, 2022RWE AG has unveiled plans to build a terminal for the import of green ammonia in Brunsbüttel in an effort to secure future energy supply.
First dedicated methanol fuel supply systemShipNerdMarch 17, 2022Wärtsilä has developed the first dedicated methanol fuel supply system. Namely, MethanolPac the methanol pathway to decarbonization.
Free shore power from battery in Port of RotterdamShipNerdMarch 16, 2022Free shore power is available at Maaskade in Rotterdam for large inland vessels that are in a trial with shore power from a battery system.
Danaos orders methanol-ready containershipsShipNerdMarch 14, 2022Greek containership owner Danaos Corporation has ordered two methanol-ready containerships at Dalian Shipbuilding in China.