Tech
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Libra board member becomes major shareholder in greentech firm
Tergeo Limited has become a major shareholder in greentech company SulNOx following a series of off-market transactions. Tergeo Limited now…
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The Captain’s Table launches its fifth challenge
Today marks the beginning of the fifth edition of The Captain’s Table, one of shipping’s top innovation pitch competitions. The…
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Batteries lead the charge in the June issue of Splash Extra
Just how far can batteries take shipping around the globe? Including ships on order, the number of vessels equipped with…
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NYK to introduce world’s first engine air compression system
Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK) will install a variable compression ratio system (VCR system) on two large LNG-fuelled coal carriers to…
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Libra unveils space leasing business
George Logothetis-led Libra Group has launched a new division. Libra, which runs Lomar Shipping, has unveiled the world’s first space…
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New sail device launched in Japan
Fukuoka-based Eco Marine Power (EMP) announced today that it has developed a new type of sail device for ships. This…
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World Maritime University publishes technology road map through to 2040
Stakeholders from across maritime are meeting in Manila today to discuss shipping’s shortage of staff at sea. Splash readers keen…
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Valenciaport uses AI to predict the flow of trucks
Valenciaport and AI specialist Nextport have developed an artificial intelligence tool assisted by data technology professionals, which will adjust the…
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MOL and Chevron look to slash carbon intensity of marine fuels
Japanese shipping giant Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) has joined forces with Chevron Singapore to jointly develop marine fuels with lower…
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Thousands of ships targeted for engine retrofits
Engine manufacturers are eyeing a huge slice of new business as owners recognise the possibilities of retrofits. This week’s news…
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Norwegian owner signs first pre-order for Amogy’s zero-emission solution
New York-based start-up Amogy is celebrating winning the first pre-order of its much touted ammonia-based power systems. An unspecified “prominent”…
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Sail, solar, and battery retrofit solution gets approval
A retrofit solution involving rigid sails, solar panels, and batteries has received an approval in principle from Italian class society…
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Marubeni pens suction sails tech partnership with bound4blue
Japanese conglomerate Marubeni and Spanish engineering firm bound4blue have formed a strategic partnership to promote and sell the eSAIL wind…
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Wah Kwong comes up with solution to comply with CII
Hong Kong shipowner Wah Kwong Maritime Transport Holdings has come up with a validated way to ensure its fleet continues…
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Maersk pioneers methanol dual-fuel retrofit
Underlining how it sees methanol as its key fuel for the 2020s, Maersk announced today another industry first that will…
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China showcases its own rotor sails
China has showcased its first domestically produced rotor sails, installed on an 11-year-old bulk carrier. CSSC Chengxi Shipbuilding installed four…
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DNV acquires cyber security firm Nixu
DNV is taking over cyber security specialist Nixu after acquiring ownership of more than 93% of the Helsinki-based firm in…
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BASF developing onboard carbon capture system with CSSC
CSSC Power and BASF have teamed up to develop an onboard carbon capture system for commercial maritime applications.
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Wind-assisted propulsion for VLCCs and LNG carriers gets stamp of approval
French class society Bureau Veritas has awarded an approval in principle to a wind-assisted ship propulsion (WASP) system on a…
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The full potential of AI for ports is yet to come
An era where artificial intelligence will help ports manage berth allocation and tackle congestion may not be far off –…
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