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14 Mar

Bureau Veritas grants type approval for Sea Machines’ remote helm

Rich MillerIndustry Newstechnology

(BOSTON) — Classification society Bureau Veritas (BV) has granted type approval for the commercial wireless remote-control helm system from Boston-based Sea Machines Robotics. Type approval from Bureau Veritas means that the wireless control technology embedded in both Sea Machines’ SM200 and SM300 systems has undergone third-party testing and certification to meet the demands of classification and flag-state requirements for critical…

04 Mar

Caterpillar to power groundbreaking aquaculture boat

Rich MillerMaritime Newstechnology

(HOUSTON) — Caterpillar Marine has entered into an agreement with California-based Pacific6 Enterprises to pilot a parallel battery hybrid propulsion system for a first-of-its kind aquaculture farming vessel. Powered by a Cat C18 engine and battery hybrid solution, this next-generation hybrid architecture boat will leverage proven electrical components and power electronics from Caterpillar’s construction and mining product lines. Pacific Mariculture,…

22 Feb

Samson launches new digital solution for mooring management

Rich MillerIndustry Newstechnology

(FERNDALE, Wash.) — Samson has launched Icaria 2.0, a full suite of digital services dedicated to mooring line management. Included in Icaria 2.0 are a new inspection app, Connect online portal, and Classroom. Icaria 2.0 seamlessly gives users the tools they need to maintain a safe, cost-effective rope health management system. Designed to comply with OCIMF MEG4 guidelines, the Icaria…

17 Feb

Decarbonization of shipping: Emerging alternative fuels from a U.S. perspective

Rich MillerMaritime News, Shipbuildingshipbuilding, technology

(WASHINGTON) — While the impact of COVID-19 on seafarers and port congestion have grabbed headlines over the past year, no single issue has dominated the maritime industry press more than decarbonization as climate change represents the greatest challenge of this century. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), transportation – including road, rail, air and marine – contributes about…

15 Feb

New tanker emits zero emissions in port operations

Rich MillerMaritime Newstechnology

(GOTHENBURG, Sweden) — Swedish tanker operator Terntank and the Port of Gothenburg made maritime and environmental history on Feb. 10 when they welcomed Tern Island, a tanker that emits no greenhouse gases or carbon particulates during port operations. Tern Island is equipped with new electric power supply hybrid system, including a battery pack, onshore power supply and a DC-link system…

02 Feb

Schottel presents new digital solutions for vessel operators

Rich MillerIndustry Newstechnology

(SPAY, Germany) — Digital products and services open up numerous possibilities for optimizing ship operations. The German propulsion expert Schottel presents new solutions, helping operators to demand the full potential of their vessels. “Basically, we are creating a virtual image of the propulsion system on land, thus providing insights into the propulsion system," said Alexander Neideck, product manager, automation and…

26 Jan

Toronto to replace ferry fleet with fully electric vessels

Rich MillerMaritime News, Shipbuildingferries, shipbuilding, technology

(TORONTO) — A new city staff report, recommending a plan to replace Toronto’s current aging fleet of ferries with fully electric vessels, was considered by the General Government and Licensing Committee and adopted without amendment on Jan. 14. This shift to full electrification supports the city’s TransformTO Net Zero Strategy and commitment to accelerate climate action to achieve net-zero citywide…

24 Jan

Harvey Gulf selects SailPlan to optimize fleet emissions

Rich MillerIndustry Newstechnology

(RESTON, Va.) — SailPlan, a maritime clean technology company that reduces ship emissions, has announced that Harvey Gulf International Marine has entered into a commercial agreement to add SailPlan to its fleet. SailPlan is an emissions monitoring and optimization platform that combines the real-time engine, fuel and navigational data from vessels with weather, mapping, infrastructure and traffic data to benchmark,…

19 Jan

Survitec firefighting system ready for Yara Birkeland’s first laden voyage

Rich MillerIndustry NewsAutonomous vessels, technology

(LONDON) — Survitec’s advanced firefighting system and safety equipment aboard Yara Birkeland – the world’s first fully autonomous containership – have successfully completed their first annual service ahead of the 3,200-dwt ship’s first laden voyage. The zero-emission, fully electric Yara Birkeland is preparing to carry its first fertilizer cargo on the Heroya-Brevik route in early 2022. The groundbreaking vessel, which…

01 Dec

Advanced props, rudders provide new efficiencies below the waterline

Professional Mariner StaffShipbuilding, Trends and Currentsengineering, propulsion, technology

It took a decade or two from the invention of the marine propeller in the 19th century for the technology to become widely accepted. Thereafter, adoption has been nearly universal, but progress toward improved efficiencies has come in fits and starts. Now, though, a combination of factors — ranging from advances in computer numerical control (CNC) machining and modeling software…