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LR to class Torghatten Nord’s hydrogen-powered ferry duo for Arctic sailings

The two H2-powered vessels will be built in Norway and will operate in the country’s most challenging Arctic waters.

Vancouver welcomes its first resident battery electric tugs

Ceremonies and celebrations were recently held in Vancouver harbour for a pair of ElectRA 2300-SX battery electric tugs designed by Robert Allan Ltd. and built by Türkiye’s Sanmar Shipyards.

Wärtsilä to supply cargo handling system for a new bunkering vessel for Scale Gas

The number of LNG-fuelled vessels continues to increase, which in turn means that more LNG bunkering ships are needed.

Wärtsilä secures China’s largest-ever methanol newbuild order

Technology group Wärtsilä will supply the methanol-fuelled auxiliary engines for five new container vessels for COSCO Shipping Lines Co., Ltd and seven new container vessels for Orient Overseas Container Line.

ABB hybrid-electric propulsion picked for new MaineDOT ferry

ABB's grid-to-propeller solutions to power the new hybrid-electric ferry connecting Lincolnville and the island of Islesboro in Maine, US

Damen launches Combi Freighter 3850 in Vietnam

The CF 3850 is the first in a two-vessel order from Germany-based shipping company Reederei M. Lauterjung.

Kotug selected EST-Floattech for the containerized battery system for fully electric pusherboat

On board the world’s first fully electric pusher boat is a container with the battery system of EST-Floattech, supporting the vessels every energy need.

Chinese scientists close in on laser propulsion for superfast, silent submarines

Scientists developing China’s next-generation nuclear submarine technology say they have found a way to significantly improve the efficiency of the laser propellers that could one day drive the underwater vessels.

WinGD to debut short-stroke engine design after successful shop test

Swiss marine power company WinGD will record the first installation of its new X-S short-stroke engine design following successful factory acceptance tests with engine builder Dalian Marine Diesel in March.

Norwegian Cruise Line and Fincantieri celebrate float out of all-new Norwegian Aqua

Today’s launching of Norwegian Aqua signifies the completion of the external work done on the ship readying it for its April 2025 debut.

Steerprop to supply propulsion for Canadian Coast Guard

Steerprop has been chosen to provide a comprehensive Polar Class 4 (PC 4) propulsion package for the Canadian Coast Guard's Multi-Purpose Vessels (MPVs) renewal program.

Damen launches pilot project for circular shipbreaking

Damen Shipyards Group is launching a pilot project in which a small tug will be dismantled at Damen Shiprepair Rotterdam’s Botlek site in a circular way and entirely in line with the EU regulations.

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