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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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Toyota-backed marine fuel cell launches
One of the most high-profile launches at this year’s Nor-Shipping trade fair just outside Oslo has come from battery manufacturer…
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Futuristic looking ammonia gas carrier project moves ahead at Nor-Shipping
Delegates attending Nor-Shipping are getting plenty of glimpses of what ships of the future will look like with design approval…
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More disruptions feared from cyber attacks
The majority of maritime professionals expect cyber attacks to disrupt ship operations in the coming years, with more than three…
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Sweden’s SeaFjord Energy unveils world’s first e-bunker vessel
Sweden’s SeaFjord Energy has developed the world’s first e-bunker vessel, delivering electricity to ships in port or at sea. The…
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Kongsberg showcases new platform supply and anchor handler ship designs
Norway’s Kongsberg Maritime has unveiled a new range of anchor handler (AHT) and platform supply vessel (PSV) designs that come…
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Felixstowe readies for autonomous trucks
UK’s top container port Felixstowe, operated by Hong Kong’s Hutchison Ports, is set to launch 100 battery-powered autonomous trucks, with…
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Nor-Shipping gets underway
Today sees the official opening of Nor-Shipping 2023, with a high-profile event at Oslo City Hall, a special bell ringing…
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PXGEO gearing up for autonomous OBN surveys
Peter Zickerman’s PXGEO has tapped Sweden’s Saab for more than 20 Sabertooth autonomous underwater vehicles that will form part of…
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Whale’s tail-inspired propulsion set for 2025 debut
Taking inspiration from a whale’s tail, ABB today introduced a new propulsion system concept for the marine industry, with plans…
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Ultramax newbuilds primed with onboard ammonia-to-hydrogen cracking
Oslo-based Pherousa Green Shipping, together with Pherousa Green Technologies, is set to place an order for up to six ultramax…
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Why seamless global shipping is the need of the hour
Pushpank Kaushik, CEO of Jassper Shipping, writes for Splash today. As businesses expand globally and consumers demand faster product delivery,…
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ONE joins GSBN blockchain platform
Hong Kong-headquartered blockchain platform Global Shipping Business Network (GSBN) has welcomed Ocean Network Express (ONE) as its latest member, joining…
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Viasat-Inmarsat merger clears all regulatory hurdles
A merger between satellite communications giants Viasat and Inmarsat is set to be completed by the end of the month,…
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