ClassNK, Fukui ally on safety relief valve study for cargo tank of LH2 carriers

Japan’s ClassNK and Fukui Seisakusho have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) concerning a joint study on a safety relief valve for a cargo tank of liquefied hydrogen (LH2) carriers. Courtesy of ClassNK ClassNK said that, in order to ensure safety in the transport of liquefied hydrogen, the development of safety relief valves that can …

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Maersk’s methanol-powered feeder to transport Amazon’s goods

Danish containership major Maersk and American e-commerce giant Amazon have finalized a 2023-2024 agreement for the transport of 20,000 FFE containers using green biofuel through Maersk’s “ECO Delivery” ocean product offering. Image credit SCZONE Maersk estimates this purchase will contribute to a reduction in 44,600 metric tons of CO2e vs standard bunker fuel, roughly equivalent …

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11 more FPSOs in Brazil’s pre-salt layer on Petrobras’ five-year agenda

Brazilian state-owned oil and gas giant Petrobras has unveiled plans to put 11 additional FPSO units into operation in the pre-salt layer offshore Brazil by 2027, which are anticipated to boost production, enabling it to reach 2.4 million boe. FPSO Guanabara; Source: MODEC Based on Petrobras’ Strategic Plan for the period from 2023 to 2027, $64 …

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ABS Signs MOU with Korea Hydrogen Industry Association and the University of Ulsan to Develop Cutting-Edge Hydrogen-Fueled Vessel

ABS signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Korea Hydrogen Industry Association (KHIA) and the University of Ulsan, Foundation for Industry Cooperation (UOUFIC) to develop a small, 40-seat vessel for tourism, equipped with electric propulsion using a 350-kW hydrogen fuel cell. The zero-emission vessel qualifies as one of the research, development and demonstration (RD&D) …

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NCB launches second Container Inspections Safety Initiative

The National Cargo Bureau (NCB) – a US based inspection body authorized to certify compliance with Dangerous Goods regulations – reports that evidence from numerous inspections over the past few years indicate that poorly stowed, undeclared and mis declared dangerous goods shipments continue to present a significant safety hazard and has launched a second container …

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Babcock receives approval from Lloyd’s Register for two new systems

Babcock’s LGE business, the world leader in liquefied gas solutions, has received Approval in Principle (AiP) from Classification Society Lloyd’s Register for its multi-fuel gas supply and CO2 cargo handling systems ecoFGSS-FLEX® and ecoCO2®. The AiPs were awarded to Babcock’s LGE business during Gastech 2023 in Singapore and represents another milestone in the company’s environmental …

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Crewsaver Takes Survival Technology To New Heights With ‘Wear All Day’ Lifejacket For Growing Offshore Wind Market

The new ErgoFit SOLAS lifejacket from Survitec’s leading lifejacket brand, Crewsaver, redefines safety, comfort, and performance for those engaged in challenging tasks on wind turbines and during offshore crew transfer operations. Crewsaver is a world-leading designer, manufacturer, and supplier of high-performance Survival Technology with a history of bringing the latest lifejacket innovations to the market. …

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Eastern Pacific pens deal for world’s largest ammonia carrier pair, orders six more ships from different yards

China’s shipbuilding major Jiangnan Shipbuilding has signed a contract with Singaporean shipping company Eastern Pacific Shipping for the construction of two 93,000 cbm liquid ammonia carriers. Illustration; Archive; Courtesy of Jiangnan The design of the very large ammonia carriers (VLAC) has been derived from the shipbuilder’s fourth generation Panda 93 A-class of very large gas …

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El mercado náutico registra 5.191 matriculacionesde embarcaciones de recreo hasta agosto

Las matriculaciones de embarcaciones de recreo alcanzaron en España los 5.191 registros hasta finales de agosto, 266 más de las efectuadas en el mismo período de 2022. Este crecimiento corresponde a la demanda de embarcaciones menores de 6 metros de eslora, fundamentalmente motos de agua y embarcaciones neumáticas plegables.   En el mercado del chárter …

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