Industry news
Vessev reveals plans for expansion into USA
Vessev has announced plans for expansion into the US market. The New Zealand-based electric hydrofoiling ferry company – which picked up the Electric & Hybrid Marine Award for Environmental Achievement of the Year, Vessel Design in 2024 – has also announced the appointment of Josh Trout ...
DNV awards AiP for new ammonia-ready bulk carrier
The Marine Design and Research Institute of China (MARIC) has received approval in principle (AiP) from DNV for a new wide-beam ammonia-ready Kamsarmax bulk carrier. The vessel has a shallow draft for flexible port calls, and is WAPS (wind-assisted propulsion system) ready.
Sydrogen receives Basic Design Assessment statement for advanced hydrogen fuel cell
Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore has awarded a Basic Design Assessment (BDA) statement to hydrogen fuel cell specialist Sydrogen for the SydroPower series model MZ250N maritime fuel cell. This marks an important step toward commercializing Sydrogen’s fuel cell solutions for the maritime industry.
Electric & Hybrid Marine Awards 2025 – Nominations open
Nominations for the Electric & Hybrid Marine Awards 2025 are now open, and the winners will be revealed at Electric & Hybrid Marine Expo Europe. You can read all about the 2024 winners here.
Reederei Norden-Frisia names new electric catamaran
Reederei Norden-Frisia has named its new electric catamaran (E-Kat) the Frisia E-I. The E and the I (1) in the name represent the ship’s status as Germany’s first electric ocean-going ship.
Regent Craft submits electric seaglider design to US Coast Guard
Regent Craft, a Rhode Island-based developer and manufacturer of all-electric seagliders, has submitted its design basis agreement (DBA) for the 12-passenger Viceroy seaglider to the US Coast Guard. The seagliders are high-speed, all-electric vessels that operate exclusively over the water to connect coastal destinations.