Industry news
Nuclear-electric vessel from HD KSOE earns ABS approval
A nuclear-propelled containership designed by HD Korea Shipbuilding and Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE) has received approval in principle from the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS).
Wagenborg invests millions in fast, energy-efficient ferry
Wagenborg Passagiersdiensten and Next Generation (NG) Shipyards have signed a multimillion-euro contract to build a new high-speed Wadden Ferry for the service between Ameland and Holwert in the Netherlands. The ship will run on biodiesel and can be converted to fully electric propulsion in the ...
Michelin to equip DGAMPA deep-sea patrol vessel with WISAMO sail system
The French General Directorate for Maritime Affairs, Fisheries and Aquaculture (DGAMPA) has placed the first order for Michelin’s WISAMO (Wing Sail Mobility) solution, which will be installed on a new deep-sea patrol vessel.
IGY Marinas and Aqua superPower launch Sardinia’s first electric marine charger
International marina network IGY Marinas has partnered with Aqua superPower to bring electric marine charging to Sardinia. The partners will install an Aqua 75 marine fast charger at IGY Portisco Marina.
Austal Australasia to construct A$270m hydrogen-ready ferry
Austal Australasia has officially been awarded a contract valued between A$265m and A$275m by Gotlandsbolaget of Sweden to design and construct a 130m combined cycle, ‘hydrogen-ready’ vehicle passenger ferry.
OPINION: How is the skills shortage impacting marine decarbonization?
Jamie Marley examines how maritime industry leaders are updating their training strategies to power the sustainable electrification of vessels around the world.