A cargo tanker off the coast of Norway completed a 13-hour journey last year — but it wasn’t a regular ship. The voyage was a test of an autonomous ship under AUTOSHIP, an EU-funded program to develop new technologies for navigating large vessels. The consortium brought together entities from academia and industry, including Kongsberg Maritime, …
Many leading cruise ship owners have invested heavily in making their fleets more energy efficient, aiming to mitigate future, potentially higher fuel expenses and reducing emissions. But how can they move the dial further? Antonio Prestigiacomo, Business Development Manager North America at DNV, sheds light on some promising energy-saving technologies currently being explored. The cruise …
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In the fast-paced world of global trade, efficiency is key. But for years, customs clearance has been a common cause of delays: the customs processes in some countries are complex and often paper-based. Customs declarations can often only be submitted after the goods have physically arrived in the country, which leaves little time for processing …
DFDS is announcing a substantial €1 billion investment in battery electric vessels, marking its unwavering commitment to decarbonising maritime traffic in the English Channel. In the future, maritime traffic in the Channel will be electric. DFDS is today announcing an expected €1 billion investment in six battery electric ships that will be deployed on the …
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Industry leaders and decision-makers from across the Caribbean maritime community are set to gather for the 22nd annual Caribbean Shipping Executives’ Conference (CSEC), hosted by the Caribbean Shipping Association (CSA) on May 20 and 21. Held at the Hilton Miami Airport Blue Lagoon, the conference promises to be a critical platform for networking, knowledge exchange, …
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Strategic Marine and partners will build three 35-meter surface effect ships (SES), which will be used in the offshore oil and gas industry. The post Trio building high-speed aluminum ‘vessels of tomorrow’ for oil & gas industry appeared first on Offshore Energy.
Japanese shipping company NS United Kaiun Kaisha (NS United) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with compatriot companies Nippon Shipyard (NSY), Imabari Shipbuilding, and Japan Marine United Corporation for the construction of a methanol-powered bulk carrier. The post NS United orders methanol-fueled bulk carrier in Japan appeared first on Offshore Energy.
The Port of Antwerp-Bruges has launched Methatug, described as “the world’s first” methanol-powered tugboat. The post Port of Antwerp-Bruges: ‘World’s first’ methanol-powered tug launched appeared first on Offshore Energy.
La embarcación Kota Peony, perteneciente a la prestigiosa línea naviera Pacific International Lines (PIL), arribó al Terminal Portuario de Guayaquil (TPG). El navío desempeña un papel crucial al conectar a Asia con Ecuador, facilitando así el comercio internacional y fortaleciendo los lazos entre ambas regiones. El Gerente de TPG, Luisenrique Navas, resaltó la importancia de …
El tráfico interanual -de mayo de 2023 a abril de 2024- se ha situado en 7.147.141 toneladas superando, de nuevo, el objetivo marcado por la Autoridad Portuaria (APS) para este año. Asimismo, el tráfico acumulado en este primer cuatrimestre ha sido un 7% superior al registrado en el mismo periodo del año anterior. El presidente …
