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Yanmar Marine International wins two Dame design awards for E-Saildrive series
The Yanmar Marine International (YMI) E-Saildrive SDe 48v series has received two prestigious Dame Design Awards in the ‘Propulsion & Dynamics’ and ‘Environmental’ categories.
E-Saildrive SDe 48v series
Designed to facilitate a smooth and accessible transition to emission-free sailing, the E-Saildrive series was praised by the Dame Awards jury for its advanced design, seamless integration and ease of installation.
Built with a plug-and-play platform that requires no hull modifications, Yanmar’s E-Saildrive models fit directly into existing engine compartments as a drop-in replacement for traditional combustion engines. This approach enables sailing enthusiasts to adopt electric propulsion easily and efficiently while retaining the performance and reliability associated with Yanmar products.
OPINION: Dionysis Diamantopoulos, head of alternative fuels at Baseblue, on how digitization is navigating shipping’s path to compliance
A major round of regulatory frameworks is on the horizon. There is a clear and strong push toward reducing and ultimately eliminating greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, as prioritized by the IMO and EU.
The EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) directive came into force in 2024 and the FuelEU Maritime initiative will take effect in January 2025, marking the start of a new era for the industry. Both regulations will be implemented in stages, with the EU ETS initially covering 40% of emissions in 2024, expanding to 70% by 2025, and reaching full coverage in 2026. The FuelEU Maritime rules will require vessels to meet increasingly stringent GHG intensity standards every five years.
BlueNav releases all-in-one navigation solution with virtual anchor
BlueNav has released its all-in-one navigation solution with a new hybrid software pack, featuring a Virtual Anchor feature, an advanced autopilot and a speed regulator. The new software package will be available from January 2025.
BlueNav virtual anchor
BlueNav’s hybrid solution integrates several technologies that are designed to make boating and maneuvers simpler and more eco-friendly. The virtual anchor functionality automatically maintains the boat’s position without the need to deploy a physical anchor.
Using GPS and the NMEA2000 compass, the virtual anchor continuously adjusts the boat’s position according to environmental conditions (currents, wind, etc.), ensuring that the position is held while protecting the seabed and eliminating the need for physical mooring.
Cosco Shipping Chancay Peru Terminal starts operation
Cosco Shipping’s first green and smart port investment in South America, named Chancay Peru Terminal, has started operations.
Port capacity
Located in the central part of the Peruvian coastline, approximately 78km north of Lima, the natural deep-water port is an advantageous geographic location for logistics connectivity. The port is 1,500m long with four berths – two for containers and two multi-purpose berths – enabling it to accommodate the world’s largest container ships.
Designed for a throughput capacity of one million TEUs, six million tons of bulk cargo, and 160,000 vehicles annually, the port features storage yards, warehouses and multi-purpose logistics areas.
Shipping leaders commit to 10% uptake of zero-emission fuels by 2030 at COP 29
At COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, more than 50 leaders across the spectrum of the shipping value chain – e-fuel producers, vessel and cargo owners, ports and equipment manufacturers – have signed a call to action to strengthen targets and commit to increasing the uptake of zero or near-zero GHG emission shipping fuels to at least 5%, striving for 10%, by 2030.
Decarbonizing shipping
Organized by RMI, the UN Climate Change High-Level Champions, the UCL Energy Institute and the United Nations Foundation, the call to action demonstrates industry momentum to invest in decarbonization through scalable zero-emission fuel pathways.
Second hybrid CSOV arrives at Olympic
Olympic has taken delivery of the second of two CSOVs (construction service operation vessels) from Ulstein Verft. The Olympic Notos is based on the SX222 design, jointly developed by Ulstein and Olympic.
Sustainable power
The Olympic Notos incorporates the Twin X-Stern design and hybrid power solutions to reduce fuel consumption and emissions. This design reportedly enhances operability and stability, meaning Olympic’s clients can rely on safer and more efficient service in demanding offshore conditions.
In addition to its fuel-saving features, the Olympic Notos is equipped with a comprehensive energy recovery system, integrating battery storage, variable-speed generators and heat recovery.
Continue reading Second hybrid CSOV arrives at Olympic at Electric Hybrid Marine Technology.
AQS Rederi electric supply ships to be built with SSAB Zero recycled steel
Salthammer shipyard in Vestnes in Norway is building two 30m electric-powered supply ships commissioned by the Norwegian shipping services company AQS Rederi, which will be built with SSAB Zero recycled steel from SSAB subsidiary Tibnor.
Electric supply ships
The two Coastern 28eH supply ships that AQS Rederi has commissioned will be used for fish farming tasks. Both vessels feature a newly developed design from Tomra Engineering. The ships focus on energy efficiency and design flexibility and will have electric propulsion and be powered by 2000kWh and 1600kWh batteries. According to the companies, the large battery pack can be charged with shore power and enables continuous electric use.
K Line to build electric tugboat
Daito Corporation (Daito), a subsidiary of Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K Line), has signed a collaboration agreement with Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KHI) to build an electric tugboat.
K Line’s electric tugboat
The EV tugboat will be equipped with a high-capacity 3.2MWh battery and operate using green electricity charged into the battery. Using battery power will reduce fuel consumption and carbon dioxide emissions compared to conventional tugboats equipped with heavy fuel oil engines.
Furthermore, through a new hull design and the automatic control of onboard power demands using IoT technologies, the vessel’s energy consumption will be optimized, enabling energy-efficient and high-performance operations, resulting in an approximate 60% reduction in carbon dioxide emissions compared to traditional tugboats.
Continue reading K Line to build electric tugboat at Electric Hybrid Marine Technology.