Damen partners with AkzoNobel, Philips on biofouling solution
13 Apr

Damen partners with AkzoNobel, Philips on biofouling solution

Rich MillerIndustry News, ,
(AMSTERDAM) — Damen Shipyards has joined AkzoNobel and Philips to help further develop a pioneering fouling control solution which uses UV-C light technology to keep ships’ underwater hulls clean. The technology being used integrates UV-C light-emitting diodes (LEDs) in a coating scheme which emits just enough light to provide total prevention of biofouling accumulation on the protected area. Although successful…
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Montreal Port Authority to boost vessel efficiency with AI
22 Feb

Montreal Port Authority to boost vessel efficiency with AI

Rich MillerMaritime News, ,
(HALIFAX, Nova Scotia) — Global Spatial Technology Solutions (GSTS), a maritime intelligence company, will collaborate with the Montreal Port Authority (MPA) in providing a "green" shipping corridor capability using the OCIANA platform. The capability enables vessels to establish a low-carbon emissions route while matching their arrival with berth availability and maintaining compliance. OCIANA is an artificial intelligence (AI) platform that…
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Vancouver ramps up testing of greener fuels, technologies
09 Dec

Vancouver ramps up testing of greener fuels, technologies

Rich MillerMaritime News,
(VANCOUVER, British Columbia) — The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority, together with partners from across the port community, are testing various low- and zero-emission fuels and technologies at the Port of Vancouver as part of the port authority’s efforts to phase out all port-related emissions by 2050 in support of the government of Canada’s goal to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.…
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Long Beach joins hydrogen fueling partnership
10 Oct

Long Beach joins hydrogen fueling partnership

Rich MillerMaritime News, ,
(LONG BEACH, Calif.) — To advance its zero-emissions goals, the Port of Long Beach has joined the Alliance for Renewable Clean Hydrogen Energy Systems (ARCHES), a public-private partnership formed to help capture newly available federal funding to assist in developing a robust renewable hydrogen market in California. The partnership was celebrated Thursday during a launch event at the Port Administration…
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Study to explore low carbon options for Great Lakes shipping
26 Sep

Study to explore low carbon options for Great Lakes shipping

Rich MillerMaritime News,
(WASHINGTON) – The U.S. Maritime Administration (MarAd) has launched a 16-month study exploring low carbon options for shipping on the Great Lakes. The research group, led by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) in partnership with the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) and the Conference of Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Governors & Premiers (GSGP), will assess the suitability…
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ABS verifies design of Foss tug with autonomy system
24 Aug

ABS verifies design of Foss tug with autonomy system

Rich MillerMaritime News,
(BOSTON) – Sea Machines Robotics’ SM300 autonomy system aboard the Foss Maritime tugboat Rachael Allen has achieved a key milestone. The American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) verified the design of the Foss harbor tug outfitted with the system. This follows the established process of new technology qualification, document evaluation in accordance with ABS Rules and Guides, and a successful product…
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Pasha, MarAd advance port microgrid project in LA
02 Aug

Pasha, MarAd advance port microgrid project in LA

Rich MillerMaritime News,
(WASHINGTON) — The U.S. Maritime Administration’s (MarAd) Maritime Environmental and Technical Assistance Program (META) and Pasha Stevedoring & Terminals (PST) recently entered the second quarter of progress powering microgrids at the Port of Los Angeles following a $1.5 million cooperative agreement in spring 2022. PST is an independent operating subsidiary of The Pasha Group. The alternative energy demonstration project for…
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World’s first electric fast ferry ready for service
15 Jul

World’s first electric fast ferry ready for service

Rich MillerMaritime News, ,
(STAVANGER, Norway) — Medstraum, the world’s first fully electric and zero-emission fast ferry, classed as a high-speed craft, embarked this week on the journey from Fjellstrand shipyard in Norway to its new home port, Stavanger. The vessel has been built using unique modular manufacturing methods at Fjellstrand. Modularization helps cut both production costs and engineering costs and will contribute to…
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Sea Machines unveils AI-ris computer vision technology
21 Jun

Sea Machines unveils AI-ris computer vision technology

Rich MillerIndustry News
(BOSTON) – Sea Machines Robotics has unveiled AI-ris, a new marine computer-vision navigation sensor designed to improve safety and performance while vessels are underway. The company revealed this new technology during Seawork2022, the largest European commercial marine exhibition. Sea Machines’ AI-ris (Artificial Intelligence Recognition and Identification System) uses digital cameras and AI processing to detect, track, classify and geolocate objects,…
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Tankers may face new California emissions hurdles
17 Jun

Tankers may face new California emissions hurdles

Rich MillerMaritime News,
(HOUSTON and SACRAMENTO, Calif.) — In connection with the California Air Resources Board’s announcement of amendments to the state’s Oceangoing Vessels At-Berth Regulation, a DNV technology assessment commissioned by the Western States Petroleum Association (WSPA) finds that tanker vessels may face challenges when calling on California when the new regulations take effect. DNV's technology assessment looked at the feasibility of…
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