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  • Saronic explores integrating AI welding robotics across its shipyard ops

    Saronic explores integrating AI welding robotics across its shipyard ops Hard on the heels of being selected to support a key DARPA program, Austin, Texas-headquartered autonomous vessel pioneer Saronic Technologies reports that it is looking to integrate physical AI for welding robotics across its shipyard operations. DARPA selects Saronic to support its Pulling Guard program…

  • Fincantieri partners with Generative Bionics to develop humanoid shipbuilding robots

    Fincantieri partners with Generative Bionics to develop humanoid shipbuilding robots Humanoid robots that can get into the same spaces that humans can are increasingly seen as part of the solution to shipyard labor and skills shortages. In the not too distant future, those robots could be at work in Fincantieri shipyards. The company has launched…

  • Kongsberg Maritime launches new S-4L waterjet with landmark Horizon X contract

    Kongsberg Maritime launches new S-4L waterjet with landmark Horizon X contract The first commercial installation of Kongsberg Maritime’s new Kamewa S-4L waterjet series will be in the next-generation high-speed ferry Horizon X. The multi-fuel vessel, which started construction at Austal Philippines on Feb.9 , is hydrogen-ready and will operate for Gotlandsbolaget on the route between…

  • Op-Ed: AC or DC charging for marine vessels

    Op-Ed: AC or DC charging for marine vessels A few years ago, crossing open waters on batteries was pioneering technology for tailor-built projects. But as the technology has proven its benefits, we are now entering the next phase with many types of vessels capable of doing emission free operations. One of the vital hurdles we…

  • CMA CGM to deploy OneWeb LEO connectivity worldwide

    CMA CGM to deploy OneWeb LEO connectivity worldwide The CMA CGM Group is to deploy Eutelsat’s OneWeb LEO connectivity across more than 300 vessels. The OneWeb connectivity will be delivered and integrated by Marlink in a solution that combines the Eutelsat LEO services with existing LEO and GEO networks within a broader hybrid network architecture,…

  • Digitalization is now affordable … and operationally compelling, says Mark O’Neil

    Digitalization is now affordable … and operationally compelling, says Mark O’Neil The cost of creating smart vessels has fallen dramatically in recent years, making digitalization a financially viable and operationally compelling option for shipowners and managers, according to Columbia Group. Speaking at a Capital Link conference in Athens this week, Mark O’Neil, president and CEO…

  • CMT welcomes new Everllence guidance on two-stroke engine drain oil monitoring

    CMT welcomes new Everllence guidance on two-stroke engine drain oil monitoring Glueckstadt, Germany-headquartered testing and monitoring solutions provider CM Technologies GmbH has welcomed a new service letter from Everllence on how to properly monitor, manage and interpret the cylinder condition of large two-stroke marine diesel engines. Service Letter SL2025-776/NHN, distributed to engine operators towards the…

  • A radical MASS transformation  

    A radical MASS transformation   Editor’s Note: This article appeared in the September 2025 issue of Marine Log magazine. The rapid development of Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS) is radically transforming the global maritime environment and impacting the viability of virtually every function aboard ship from communications and navigation to speed and collision avoidance.  Fully autonomous ships utilize technological processes to control navigation, propulsion, and other critical functions without the need for human input, while automated ship systems…

  • Fleetzero raises $43M in series A funding

    Fleetzero raises $43M in series A funding Hybrid and electric propulsion innovator Fleetzero has raised $43 million in Series A financing and opened a new manufacturing and R&D facility in Houston. Fleetzero, Glosten to build world’s longest-range hybrid electric vessel The financing round was led by Obvious Ventures, with participation from new investors Maersk Growth…

  • Steerprop to supply complete propulsion thruster package for new Polarstern research icebreaker

    Steerprop to supply complete propulsion thruster package for new Polarstern research icebreaker Finnish propulsion specialist Steerprop has received a further thruster order from shipbuilder TKMS for the new German research vessel Polarstern. The addition of two Steerprop SP 40 TT ARC tunnel thrusters to Steerprop’s scope of supply means that the company will now provide…

  • Climeon waste heat recovery system passes a FAT milestone

    Climeon waste heat recovery system passes a FAT milestone Stockholm, Sweden-based waste heat recovery system specialist Climeon AB has marked another milestone. A Climeon HeatPower 300 system that will be installed on a landmark NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers (NACC) newbuilding has completed its Factory Acceptance Test (FAT). It has now been certified by classification society RINA.…

  • Trinity House vessel successfully sea trials GNSS-independent INS

    Trinity House vessel successfully sea trials GNSS-independent INS Beverley, Mass.-headquartered CPI Electron Device Business reports that its U.K.-based TMD Technologies Division has successfully completed sea trials of its Harlequin quantum-hybrid inertial navigation system (INS) aboard the THV Galatea, operated by Trinity House, the General Lighthouse Authority for England, Wales, the Channel Islands and Gibraltar. It…

  • VIDEO: Marine Log talks with Regal Rexnord’s Tony George at WorkBoat 2025

    VIDEO: Marine Log talks with Regal Rexnord’s Tony George at WorkBoat 2025 Sponsored Content: Regal Rexnord Global Product Manager Tony George discusses the company’s outlook on the future, offerings to the marine powertrain market, latest products and more from the booth floor at the WorkBoat Show on December 4. Stay tuned through the end for…

  • Brazilian pusher tug duo will have fuel-flexible Wärtsilä main engines

    Brazilian pusher tug duo will have fuel-flexible Wärtsilä main engines Two pusher tugs under construction for Brazilian agribusiness and commodities giant AMAGGI will have Wärtsilä main engines The tugs are under construction at the Beconal shipyard, located in Manaus, Brazil, and are designed with a focus on decarbonized operations. The engines will run on biodiesel,…

  • Op-Ed: The key objective in advancing shipping’s digital transformation

    Op-Ed: The key objective in advancing shipping’s digital transformation The maritime industry stands at a digital crossroads. Over the past decade, the conversation has evolved from seeing shipping’s digitalization as a “nice to have,” to essential. From AI-driven decision making to predictive maintenance and smart fleet management, digitalization has become central to improving the safety,…

  • VIDEO: Ocean Infinity completes its Armada fleet

    VIDEO: Ocean Infinity completes its Armada fleet Austin, Texas-headquartered underwater robotics specialist Ocean Infinity has reached a significant milestone with the delivery of the final vessel in its fourteen vessel Armada fleet – closing a chapter that began in 2020 with a bold ambition to redefine offshore operations. VIDEO: Ocean Infinity orders a fleet of…

  • ABB and HDF Energy move forward on developing high power fuel cells for seagoing ships

    ABB and HDF Energy move forward on developing high power fuel cells for seagoing ships ABB and Blanquefort, France-headquartered HDF Energy have signed a joint-development agreement (JDA) to develop a high-power fuel cell unit for marine applications. Enabling megawatt-scale hydrogen fuel cells, the project anticipates installations on board several vessel types, even large seagoing vessels…

  • Trials on DEME WTIV verify benefits of ABB’s new DP2 functionality

    Trials on DEME WTIV verify benefits of ABB’s new DP2 functionality ABB reports that it has verified a major advance in vessel dynamic positioning (DP) technology, following successful Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) proving trials and sea trials on board the new DEME wind turbine installation vessel (WTIV) Norse Wind. By integrating ABB Ability…

  • Latest in a series of six Aasen Shipping hybrid self dischargers will feature Wärtsilä tech

    Latest in a series of six Aasen Shipping hybrid self dischargers will feature Wärtsilä tech Mosterhamn, Norway-based self-discharging bulker specialist Aasen Shipping has again opted for Wärtsilä solutions for the latest in a series of six 9,500 DWT bulkers. Under construction at the Royal Bodewes shipyard in the Netherlands, it will operate with one six-cylinder…

  • Q&A – The future of ferry operations: post-event insights

    Q&A – The future of ferry operations: post-event insights By Anchor Operating System President and CTO, Nasi Peretz SPONSORED CONTENT: Anchor Operating System served as a featured speaker at the Marine Log‘s FERRIES Conference, represented by Senior Vice President Dustin Mantell, who shared how modern ferry systems are adopting real-time data platforms, mobile ticketing, and…

  • Accelleron and Hyundai Marine Solution partner up on digital solutions

    Accelleron and Hyundai Marine Solution partner up on digital solutions Accelleron has signed an agreement with Hyundai Marine Solution (HMS), the aftermarket and digital division of shipbuilder HD Hyundai Group, to enter a strategic cooperation on digital solutions. Two Accelleron solutions will cover engine and turbocharger monitoring and optimization. Under the partnership, the companies will…

  • Rambow Shipping upgrades multiple ships with Caterpillar CBV systems

    Rambow Shipping upgrades multiple ships with Caterpillar CBV systems Kiel, Germany-based Rambow Shipping Company has upgraded multiple containerships with the Caterpillar cylinder bypass valve (CBV) system. The ships are powered by MaK engines and the upgrades were carried out by Caterpillar in close collaboration with Zeppelin Power Systems, supporting the family-owned shipping company’s goals of…

  • Topsoe’s SOEC technology picked for Forestal’s Triskelion e-methanol project in Spain

    Topsoe’s SOEC technology picked for Forestal’s Triskelion e-methanol project in Spain Danish technology company Topsoe has signed an offtake agreement to provide its solid oxide electrolyzer cell (SOEC) technology for Spanish shipping and chemicals company Forestal del Atlántico’s Triskelion e-methanol plant in Galicia, Spain. The post Topsoe’s SOEC technology picked for Forestal’s Triskelion e-methanol project…

  • VIDEO: Rolls-Royce in high speed sector methanol engine world first

    VIDEO: Rolls-Royce in high speed sector methanol engine world first MTU parent company Rolls-Royce Power Systems reports that it has successfully tested the world’s first high-speed marine engine powered exclusively by methanol on its test bench in Friedrichshafen, Germany. Its engineers and their partners in the German Government-funded meOHmare research project, have reached what the…

  • HD KSOE’s nuclear powered box ship notches up another approval

    HD KSOE’s nuclear powered box ship notches up another approval The 15,000 TEU nuclear powered containership design first unveiled by HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE) at Core Power’s New Nuclear for Maritime Houston Summit back in February (see earlier story) has now been awarded an Approval in Principle (AiP) by classification society…

  • Is Vessev’s VS-Drive hydrofoiling’s coolest motor?

    Is Vessev’s VS-Drive hydrofoiling’s coolest motor? The latest innovation from New Zealand foiling ferry pioneer Vessev is the VS–Drive, a podded propulsion system that the company believes is set to redefine electric marine performance. The VS–Drive is a submersible motor that combines advanced active cooling with custom direct-drive brushless motors in a modular design. VIDEO:…

  • VIDEO: Groundbreaking Energy Observer 3 will have Rockwell Automation tech on board

    VIDEO: Groundbreaking Energy Observer 3 will have Rockwell Automation tech on board Continuing a long partnership with the French-headquartered Energy Observer project, Rockwell Automation Inc. [NYSE: ROK] will support the development and launch of the project’s next-generation laboratory vessel, Energy Observer 3 (EO3). Operating with no direct greenhouse gas emissions, EO3 will test a variety…

  • Kongsberg’s innovative rim drive azimuth thruster marks tenth anniversary

    Kongsberg’s innovative rim drive azimuth thruster marks tenth anniversary Kongsberg Maritime is celebrating the tenth anniversary of its innovative rim drive azimuth thruster and has now booked almost 100 orders for the groundbreaking propulsion solution. Following extensive trials of the first prototype tunnel thrusters, including installation on the anchor handling vessel Olympic Octopus, the first…

  • ABB tech will be used in SwitcH2 green ammonia production floater

    ABB tech will be used in SwitcH2 green ammonia production floater ABB has signed a term sheet agreement with Rotterdam-headquartered SwitcH2 to engineer and supply automation and electrification solutions for floating production, storage and offloading (FPSO) unit dedicated to producing green ammonia from green hydrogen, to support future demand for low-carbon marine fuels. The SwitcH2…

  • First Japanese-built TCT turbocharger rolls off production line

    First Japanese-built TCT turbocharger rolls off production line The first Everllence TCT turbocharger to be produced under license in Japan – a TCT40 unit — recently rolled off the production line at theMitsui E&S Co. Ltd. Tamano factory. The event was marked by a ceremony at which attendees included Ichiro Tanaka, director of Mitsui E&S…

  • Lloyd’s Register updates guidance on fuel cell installation on ships

    Lloyd’s Register updates guidance on fuel cell installation on ships Lloyd’s Register (LR) has released updated guidance on the installation of fuel cells on ships. The post Lloyd’s Register updates guidance on fuel cell installation on ships appeared first on Offshore Energy. Aida Čučuk Go to offshore energy biz

  • SRC’s innovative Methanol Superstorage fuel tank solution wins ClassNK AiP

    SRC’s innovative Methanol Superstorage fuel tank solution wins ClassNK AiP ClassNK has granted approval in principle (AiP) to Estonia-headquarted SRC for its Methanol Superstorage solution, an innovative fuel tank design concept that almost double shipboard storage capacity for both methanol and ethanol. In contrast to traditional methanol fuel tanks, where internal and external walls are…

  • ClassNK approves SRC’s retrofit methanol storage solution

    ClassNK approves SRC’s retrofit methanol storage solution ClassNK has granted approval in principle (AiP) to SRC Group for its Methanol Superstorage solution. The post ClassNK approves SRC’s retrofit methanol storage solution appeared first on Offshore Energy. Aida Čučuk Go to offshore energy biz

  • ABS and Persona AI aim to bring humanoid robots to shipyards

    ABS and Persona AI aim to bring humanoid robots to shipyards Could humanoid robots help solve some shipyard labor shortage issues? Houston-based AI startup Persona AI, founded in 2024 by former Nauticus Robotics CEO Nic Radford, has entered a collaboration with ABS that could make that start to happen. Under an MOU formalized by the…

  • Samskip’s hydrogen-powered box ships will have Sperry Marine IBS

    Samskip’s hydrogen-powered box ships will have Sperry Marine IBS The two hydrogen fuel cell powered short-sea containerships on order at India’s Cochin Shipyard for Rotterdam-headquartered Samskcip (see earlier story) will be fitted with Sperry Marine integrated bridge systems (IBS). Samskip orders two hydrogen fuel cell powered containerships The groundbreaking 135-meter length vessels are scheduled for…

  • ABP-backed collaboration wins UK government funding for green methanol project

    ABP-backed collaboration wins UK government funding for green methanol project TURBO-METH, a green methanol production technology project backed by the UK’s port operator Associated British Ports (ABP), has secured funding as part of the UK Department for Transport’s Clean Maritime Demonstration Competition (CMDC) 6. The post ABP-backed collaboration wins UK government funding for green methanol…

  • Elcogen opens new solid oxide technology facility, boosting production to 360 MW

    Elcogen opens new solid oxide technology facility, boosting production to 360 MW Estonian clean energy technology manufacturer Elcogen has officially opened ELCO I, a solid oxide technology facility on the outskirts of Tallinn, increasing the company’s available production capacity from 10 MW to 360 MW. The post Elcogen opens new solid oxide technology facility, boosting…

  • Stargate Hydrogen partners with Saudi Arabia’s RDIA to boost hydrogen innovation

    Stargate Hydrogen partners with Saudi Arabia’s RDIA to boost hydrogen innovation Stargate Hydrogen, an Estonia-based deep-tech and green hydrogen technologies manufacturer, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Research, Development, and Innovation Authority (RDIA) of Saudi Arabia to boost hydrogen innovation. The post Stargate Hydrogen partners with Saudi Arabia’s RDIA to boost hydrogen…

  • ABB partners up with Blykalla on nuclear power for maritime

    ABB partners up with Blykalla on nuclear power for maritime With nuclear propulsion for commercial ships getting increasing attemntion, ABB has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Swedish nuclear energy company Blykalla to support and accelerate the deployment of small modular lead-cooled reactors to the maritime industry. Blykalla is a developer of advanced SMRs,…

  • Rolls-Royce launches new MTU Flex SCR exhaust gas aftertreatment system

    Rolls-Royce launches new MTU Flex SCR exhaust gas aftertreatment system Rolls-Royce is introducing the MTU Flex SCR, a new, more flexible and compact exhaust gas aftertreatment system. InitialIy it is being rolled out incombination with the 16-cylinder MTU Series 4000 engine for yachts, tugs, and ferries. The company will gradually offer the new generation MTU…

  • Podcast: KVH on connectivity, cybersecurity, and crew wellbeing

    Podcast: KVH on connectivity, cybersecurity, and crew wellbeing Marine Log’s Listen Up! podcast is back with a new episode featuring Chris Watson, vice president of marketing and communications at KVH Industries, to discuss how next-generation connectivity is transforming maritime operations. In this episode, hosted by Marine Log Editor in Chief Heather Ervin, Watson shares insights…

  • Op-Ed: Asset management vital for aging global fleet

    Op-Ed: Asset management vital for aging global fleet By Adam Dennett, CEO, SpecTec With the age of vessels at a 40-year high ship owners and operators need to act now and use asset management technology combined with a culture of safety to ensure the ongoing integrity of their vessels and the welfare of their crews.…

  • Sweden’s eMarine to use innovative non-invasive ABB NINVA temperature sensors

    Sweden’s eMarine to use innovative non-invasive ABB NINVA temperature sensors If you don’t think putting holes in pipes is a good idea, read on. Swedish company eMarine, which uses advanced monitoring and optimization technologies, to reduce vessel’s fuel consumption and enhance operational efficiency has partnered with ABB to incorporate innovative NINVA temperature sensors into its…

  • Hydrogen associations team up to drive uptake of hydrogen value chains

    Hydrogen associations team up to drive uptake of hydrogen value chains Hydrogen Europe Research (HER) and the Clean Hydrogen Mission (CHM) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) in Busan, South Korea, intending to speed up the development and uptake of integrated clean hydrogen value chains across developed and developing regions. The post Hydrogen associations…

  • Everllence books landmark ammonia engines order

    Everllence books landmark ammonia engines order Höegh Autoliners has placed a landmark order for ammonia-burning Everllence B&W ME-LGIA engines. The four 7S60ME-LGIA (Liquid Gas Injection Ammonia) dual-fuel engines will be delivered to an undisclosed Asian shipyard in connection with the construction of four 9,100 CEU (Car Equivalent Unit) Aurora-class pure car/truck carriers (PCTCs). All Aurora…

  • Op-Ed: Engineering reliability at sea via smarter filtration

    Op-Ed: Engineering reliability at sea via smarter filtration By Ulrich Latz, global product manager, industrial filtration; and Simone Ortner, global engineering and product manager, hydraulic filtration, Eaton Technologies GmbH The health of a ship’s propulsion, hydraulic and cooling systems often comes down to one factor: how well the working fluids are filtered. No matter if…

  • India opts for Everllence 175D engines to power 14 new fast patrol vessels

    India opts for Everllence 175D engines to power 14 new fast patrol vessels Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders and the Indian Coast Guard have placed a record high-speed engine order that will see 42 Everllence 175D enginespower 14 fast patrol vessels (FPVs) currently under construction by the shipbuilder. Each FPV will be powered three16V175D-MM high-speed engines. All…

  • Blue Water secures $50M led by GV for autonomous maritime tech

    Blue Water secures $50M led by GV for autonomous maritime tech Blue Water Autonomy, a Boston-based technology and shipbuilding company designing and building highly producible unmanned ships for the U.S. Navy, announced today $50 million in Series A funding led by GV. All existing investors, Eclipse, Riot, and Impatient Ventures, participated. Today’s announcement follows Blue…

  • Elomatic completes first newbuild installation of its energy saving Elogrid

    Elomatic completes first newbuild installation of its energy saving Elogrid Turku, Finland-headquartered Elomatic has successfully completed the installation of its patented Elogrid tunnel thruster technology on the 10,000 GT special purpose research vessel, Meteor IV. The vessel is being buikt by a JV between shipbuilders Meyer Group and Fassmer for the fleet of the German…

  • Op-Ed: Digitalization won’t replace seafarers; it will protect them

    Op-Ed: Digitalization won’t replace seafarers; it will protect them By Fabian Fussek, Co-Founder and CEO, Kaiko Systems Shipping is an industry that often prides itself on tradition. But some traditions shouldn’t continue, especially when they create added burdens on crews. Today, the reality on many vessels is that seafarers are still forced to manage an…

  • The Trust for Governors Island debuts new Harbor Charger ferry

    The Trust for Governors Island debuts new Harbor Charger ferry The Trust for Governors Island unveiled its new hybrid-electric ferry, the Harbor Charger, on August 12. It’s the first of its kind in New York State and a welcome addition to the Trust’s existing ferry fleet. The arrival of the new ferry coincides with the…

  • ABB powers first hydrogen fuel-cell superyacht

    ABB powers first hydrogen fuel-cell superyacht ABB has integrated a comprehensive scope of technologies onboard Feadship Breakthrough. The vessel was constructed by Dutch high-end yacht builder Feadship. Launched in May 2025, the privately-owned 118.8-meter (390-foot) yacht will be among the first vessels in the world to feature multi-megawatt fuel cell technology.  ABB’s scope of supply…

  • Greenlyte and MB Energy conclude strategic e-methanol supply deal

    Greenlyte and MB Energy conclude strategic e-methanol supply deal Greenlyte Carbon Technologies and MB Energy have signed a strategic agreement covering the offtake of e-methanol from Greenlyte’s LiquidSolar facility in Marl as well as advanced offtake intentions for future projects. The post Greenlyte and MB Energy conclude strategic e-methanol supply deal appeared first on Offshore…

  • NEXTCHEM to provide technology for low-carbon hydrogen project in US

    NEXTCHEM to provide technology for low-carbon hydrogen project in US NEXTCHEM has received a letter of award from an undisclosed international energy company to provide the licensing, process design package (PDP), and engineering services for the application of its proprietary eBlue technology in the production of low-carbon hydrogen in the southwest of the United States…

  • Breakthrough electric propulsion technology gains ABS NTQ certification

    Breakthrough electric propulsion technology gains ABS NTQ certification ABS has issued a new technology qualification (NTQ) certificate to HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE) and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HD HHI) for their next-generation electric propulsion solution: the medium voltage direct current (MVDC) power system for ships. The breakerless-MVDC power system electric propulsion…

  • Training needed as speed of digitalization outpaces crew capacity to understand the data delivered

    Training needed as speed of digitalization outpaces crew capacity to understand the data delivered The shipping industry’s adoption of smart technology risks being undermined by the crew’s ability to understand the information the tech provides, according to Glueckstadt, Germany-headquartered Condition Monitoring Technologies GmbH ( CMT). The company, a provider of engine performance analytics and training,…

  • Siemens and Paragon join forces on novel hydrogen production technology

    Siemens and Paragon join forces on novel hydrogen production technology Siemens and Paragon Resources have entered a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to jointly scale production of hydrogen using a novel process that reportedly eliminates the need for fossil fuels or external electricity sources. The post Siemens and Paragon join forces on novel hydrogen production technology…

  • Carbon Ridge deploys centrifugal OCCS on Scorpio Tankers LR2

    Carbon Ridge deploys centrifugal OCCS on Scorpio Tankers LR2 Onboard carbon capture and storage specialist Carbon Ridge is claiming a maritime industry industry first with the successful deployment of a centrifugal OCCS (onboard carbon capture system) aboard an LR2 product tanker owned by Scorpio Tankers Inc. The groundbreaking pilot marks the first deployment of a…

  • Huber+Suhner Radox cables gain DNV type approval

    Huber+Suhner Radox cables gain DNV type approval Swiss-headquartered Huber+Suhner reports that its Radox family of cables, designed for use in battery and fuel cell energy systems on vessels, have gained DNV type approval. The company says that this means that shipbuilders and maritime system integrators can now confidently specify the cables for critical onboard energy…

  • BAR Technologies wins first LRT2 tanker WindWings order

    BAR Technologies wins first LRT2 tanker WindWings order BAR Technologies has received an order that will see its WindWings wind-assisted propulsion system (WAPS) installed on two new LR2 dual-fuel tankers, marking one of the first confirmed large-scale wind propulsion deployments on this vessel class. This follows the successful integration of WindWings on the Union Maritime…

  • Eco Boss Cap propeller hub now in production

    Eco Boss Cap propeller hub now in production EcoNavis Solutions, a spin-off from the University of Strathclyde in Scotland has begun production of its patented Eco Boss Cap propeller hub, marking the transformation of a university-led research project into an industry-ready fuel efficiency retrofit technology. The Eco Boss Cap is designed to eliminate the hub…

  • Svanehøj unveils next-generation NCM marine engine room pumps

    Svanehøj unveils next-generation NCM marine engine room pumps Danish marine pump specialist Svanehøj aims to optimize onboard liquid handling with a new compact and versatile marine engine room pump design. It says that, with a lower weight, fewer components, and just a single wear part, its new NCM pump will enhance efficiency, simplify system integration,…

  • Podcast: Tototheo on rethinking maritime digitalization

    Podcast: Tototheo on rethinking maritime digitalization In the latest episode of Listen Up!, Marine Log’s official podcast, we take a closer look at digital transformation in the maritime sector—beyond the buzzwords. Host Heather Ervin is joined by Vlassis Papapanagiotis, chief commercial officer at Tototheo Global, a Cyprus-based maritime connectivity and technology provider, to explore how…

  • Babcock to supply ammonia fuel system for Trafigura’s newbuilds

    Babcock to supply ammonia fuel system for Trafigura’s newbuilds Babcock’s LGE business has been awarded a contract to supply its ecoFGSS-FLEX marine ammonia fuel supply system for four new medium gas carriers being built for commodity trading company Trafigura at Hyundai Mipo Dockyard (HMD) in South Korea. The post Babcock to supply ammonia fuel system…

  • VIDEO: Seaglider successfully completes first foil-mode sea trials

    VIDEO: Seaglider successfully completes first foil-mode sea trials North Kingstown, R.I.-headquartered REGENT Craft reports that sea trials of its Viceroy Seaglider prototype are advancing rapidly, with the revolutionary craft’s first crewed foil-mode testing now successfully completed. Following the initial float-mode test in March, this marks a further significant step forward in the validation of the…

  • New brine-based firefighting system developed to counter EV car fires

    New brine-based firefighting system developed to counter EV car fires With incidents like the Morning Midas fire continuing to underscore the risks of EV-related car fires aboard ship, operators are urgently seeking more effective solutions. A new brine-based firefighting system, developed by Skansi Offshore in close cooperation with Knud E. Hansen, is claimed to offers…

  • KR and HD Hyundai Samho join forces to bring AI into ship design

    KR and HD Hyundai Samho join forces to bring AI into ship design These days, AI is everywhere and now classification society KR (Korean Register) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with shipbuilder HD Hyundai Samho to jointly develop AI-based solutions for innovation in ship design and analysis. The partnership is a part of…

  • Eitzen Avanti plans to build world’s largest battery-powered containerships

    Eitzen Avanti plans to build world’s largest battery-powered containerships Norway’s Eitzen Group has plans to build what will be the world’s largest battery-powered containerships. Its Eitzen Avanti unit is to receive NOK 200 million (about $20.2 million) in support from the Norwegian Government’s Enova innovation scheme to build two ships that will each have battery…

  • Wison and Sungrow launch new integrated system for green hydrogen production

    Wison and Sungrow launch new integrated system for green hydrogen production Wison Engineering and Sungrow Hydrogen have officially launched MegaFlex – a large-scale turnkey solution for green hydrogen production. The post Wison and Sungrow launch new integrated system for green hydrogen production appeared first on Offshore Energy. Aida Čučuk Go to offshore energy biz

  • StormGeo partners with Bearing AI

    StormGeo partners with Bearing AI StormGeo, a leader in weather intelligence and decision support solutions, today announced a strategic partnership with Palo Alto, Calif.-headquartered Bearing AI, a pioneer in AI-driven vessel performance modeling. The collaboration brings together StormGeo’s decades-long experience in voyage optimization with Bearing AI’s advanced machine learning capabilities. Through the partnership, StormGeo’s Voyage…

  • VIDEO: BV’s new AGS 3D delivers next-generation remote inspection

    VIDEO: BV’s new AGS 3D delivers next-generation remote inspection Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore (BV) has launched an advanced tool for ship and offshore structure inspections. Called the Augmented Surveyor 3D (AGS 3D), it is powered by artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning and is designed to optimize anomaly detection and localization. BV earlier completed…

  • Pherousa marks a milestone on its path to a zero-emission ultramax

    Pherousa marks a milestone on its path to a zero-emission ultramax Oslo-headquartered Pherousa SA has moved a step closer in its plans to build a series of zero-emission hydrogen-fueled 64,000 dwt ultramax bulk carriers. L to R: Hans Bredrup, chairman of Pherousa AS, with Patrick Ryan, ABS SVP and CTO [Photo: ABS] In a ceremony…

  • Steerprop reports strong early order book for its purpose-built tunnel thrusters

    Steerprop reports strong early order book for its purpose-built tunnel thrusters The first tunnel thrusters from Finnish propulsion specialist Steerprop will enter service in the coming months. The company says that a strong early orderbook for more than 50 TT thrusters to date indicates that its flexible, purpose-specific designs not only meet operator expectations—for safety,…

  • New ARGUS-VM hull monitoring concept from Light Structures gets ABS approval

    New ARGUS-VM hull monitoring concept from Light Structures gets ABS approval ABS has issued an approval in principle (AIP) to Oslo-headquartered fiber optic monitoring specialist Light Structures for its new hull monitoring concept, ARGUS-VM. The ARGUS-VM concept received a SMART (SHM) Tier 1 AIP from ABS, providing an industry recognition that the product complies with…

  • Q&A:  Peter Peltenburg, CEO, Cargo Care Solutions

    Q&A:  Peter Peltenburg, CEO, Cargo Care Solutions As Netherlands-based Cargo Care Solutions marks its 40th anniversary, the company stands at a pivotal moment of growth and innovation. Known for its global expertise in servicing and supplying spare parts for cargo access equipment, cargo pump systems, container lashing, and hydraulics, Cargo Care Solutions has built a…

  • Steerprop introduces its largest retractable thruster yet

    Steerprop introduces its largest retractable thruster yet Finnish propulsion specialist Steerprop has expanded its range of retractable thrusters with its biggest unit to date. Designed for offshore vessels and workboats that need high-performance station-keeping or thrust boost capabilities, the SP 45 R will be introduced on several offshore, renewables and special purpose vessels. “Steerprop provides…

  • MAN Energy Solutions to lead new ammonia genset project

    MAN Energy Solutions to lead new ammonia genset project So far, most of work on burning ammonia as a marine fuel has been on large engines, but a new Danish research project is focused further down the engine size scale. Called the NH3 Spark Future Flex project, it is part of a Danish State initiative,…

  • World’s most powerful methanol engine set for delivery

    World’s most powerful methanol engine set for delivery MAN Energy Solutions reports that it will deliver the world’s most powerful methanol engine in June 2025. Rated at 82,440 kW @ 80 rpm, the engine, an MAN B&W 12G95ME-C10.5-LGIM (-Liquid Gas Injection Methanol) type, is currently being built by Chinese licensee, CSSC-MES Diesel Co., Ltd. (CMD).…

  • Kongsberg Maritime launches new electric towing winch for tug market

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  • In a world first, Denmark initiates remote pilotage test program

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  • Climeon completes commissioning of waste heat recovery solution on containership

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  • Hystar secures more than $36 million to fast-track electrolyzer deployment

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  • New hub aims to fast-track sustainable maritime innovation in Canada

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  • PowerCell’s new M2Power 250 system converts methanol into clean electricity onboard

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  • Wärtsilä will upgrade engines on two Ulusoy Sealines bulkers

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  • Lloyd’s Register, Pusan National University to advance liquefied hydrogen carrier technology

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  • Honeywell launches AI-powered tech to optimize hydrogen production

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  • Wärtsilä introduces new methane slip reduction solution

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  • Gallatin AI raises $15M in seed funding to advance military logistics

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  • Brunvoll gets big order for big tunnel thrusters

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  • Stena Line unveils Stena Futuro concept vessel

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  • LDA and MaDfly in breakthrough in offshore in-water vessel surveys

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  • OpenTug secures $2.2M investment to amp up barge shipping

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  • MPA Singapore and Wärtsilä renew maritime decarbonization partnership

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  • SRC Methanol Superstorage Technology gains RINA AiP

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  • H2ESTIA aims to develop world first zero-emission general cargo ship

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  • Vinssen earns AiP certification for Korea’s first hydrogen propulsion tug

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  • Alfa Laval books first order for FCM Ammonia

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  • Ricardo comes onboard Australian Hydrogen Council

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  • Op-Ed: Service vessels at the heart of marine electrification

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