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Green Shipping Advancement: WinGD and Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Finalize Ammonia Fuel System Design

(IN BRIEF) Swiss marine power company WinGD and Japanese shipbuilder Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. have completed the initial design of an ammonia fuel supply system (AFSS) for vessels powered by WinGD’s ammonia-fueled engines. This collaboration aims to develop solutions for … Read the full press release

DNV Enters Very Large Ethane Carriers (VLEC) Market with Purus’ Eco-Friendly Vessels

(IN BRIEF) DNV, a prominent classification society, has secured a contract to oversee the construction of two innovative Very Large Ethane Carriers (VLECs) for Purus, a ship owner. These VLECs, built at Hyundai Heavy Industries in South Korea, are set … Read the full press release

Alfa Laval Leads the Way in Methanol Transition with Landmark Project for Chinese Shipowner

(IN BRIEF) Alfa Laval, a leading provider of heat transfer and fluid handling technologies, is making significant progress in the marine industry’s fuel transition by securing a pioneering project for the installation of its methanol solutions on four container vessels … Read the full press release

Singapore’s Methanol Bunkering Working Group to Develop Technical Reference with DNV’s Expertise

(IN BRIEF) Classification society DNV has joined a working group on methanol bunkering managed by the Standards Development Organisation at Singapore Chemical Industry Council (SCIC-SDO). The group aims to develop a Technical Reference for methanol bunkering in Singapore, the world’s … Read the full press release

MacGregor secures EUR 20 million RoRo equipment deal with Grimaldi Group

(IN BRIEF) Cargotec’s MacGregor has received an order valued at over EUR 20 million for comprehensive RoRo equipment packages for five new Pure Car and Truck Carriers (PCTC) vessels to be built by China Merchant Heavy Industries for Grimaldi Group. … Read the full press release

COSCO y SHI reciben las primeras aprobaciones de tipo DNV del mundo para sistemas de recopilación de datos

(NOTICIA EN BREVE) COSCO y Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) han recibido las primeras aprobaciones de tipo D-INF(S) de DNV en el mundo para sus sistemas de recopilación de datos. Las reglas D-INF(S) brindan pautas para el diseño, la construcción y … Read the full press release

COSCO and SHI receive world’s first DNV type approvals for data collection systems

(IN BRIEF) COSCO and Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) have received DNV’s world-first D-INF(S) type approvals for their data collection systems. The D-INF(S) rules provide guidelines for the design, construction, and maintenance of a ship’s data infrastructure to improve connectivity, data … Read the full press release

Update 16 Jan 2023: DNV’s ShipManager Software Suffers Ransomware Attack, 1000 Vessels Affected

(PRESS RELEASE) BÆRUM, 16-Jan-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — DNV, a leading provider of software solutions for the maritime industry, has confirmed that its ShipManager software was the victim of a ransomware cyber-attack on the evening of Saturday 7 January (the announcement). … Read the full press release

Actualización del 16 de enero de 2023: el software ShipManager de DNV sufre un ataque de ransomware, 1000 embarcaciones afectadas

(COMUNICADO DE PRENSA) BÆRUM, 16-Jan-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — DNV, un proveedor líder de soluciones de software para la industria marítima, ha confirmado que su software ShipManager fue víctima de un ciberataque de ransomware en la tarde del sábado 7 de … Read the full press release

2 December 2022: DNV re-certifies Hapag-Lloyd for its continuous compliance with the DNV Excellence 5 Star Award

(PRESS RELEASE) BÆRUM, 2-Dec-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — DNV, the independent energy expert and assurance provider, has announced that HapagLloyd (ETR: HLAG), one of the world’s leading liner shipping companies, has been given the the DNV Excellence 5 Star Award for … Read the full press release

Hyundai Heavy Industries to build 6 new vessels that can sail on green methanol for A.P. Moller – Maersk

(PRESS RELEASE) COPENHAGEN, 5-Oct-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — A.P. Moller – Maersk (CPH: MAERSK-B), a global leader in container shipping, has announced that the company has placed an order for further six large ocean-going vessels that can sail on green methanol … Read the full press release

China’s largest private shipyard to build vessels using GTT membrane technologies

(PRESS RELEASE) PARIS, 8-Sep-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — GTT Group (Gaztransport & Technigaz SA) (EPA: GTT), an engineering company expert in containment systems with cryogenic membranes used to transport and store liquefied gas, has announced that China’s largest private shipyard will … Read the full press release

Rolls-Royce to supply 9 mtu Hybrid PropulsionPacks to the Spanish shipyard Armon to be used in ships of Italian maritime passenger transport company Liberty Lines

New vessels are part of Liberty Lines’ sustainable blue economy strategy Integrated mtu hybrid propulsion systems include each: 2 mtu-16V4000M65L engines, 2 e-motors, 2 variable speed gensets, a battery system, mtu hybrid automation system Quiet and emission-free into port, high … Read the full press release

Shipowners can get twice the fresh water out for the energy used with the new Alfa Laval AQUA Blue two-stage freshwater generator

(PRESS RELEASE) LUND, 6-Sep-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Alfa Laval, a world leader in heat transfer, centrifugal separation and fluid handling, has announced the arrival of its new AQUA Blue two-stage freshwater generator, to be introduced in 2023. When compared to … Read the full press release

Reeder können mit dem neuen zweistufigen Frischwassergenerator AQUA Blue von Alfa Laval doppelt so viel Frischwasser für die verbrauchte Energie gewinnen

(PRESSEMITTEILUNG) LUND, 6-Sep-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Alfa Laval, ein weltweit führendes Unternehmen in den Bereichen Wärmeübertragung, Zentrifugalabscheidung und Flüssigkeitshandhabung, hat die Ankunft seines neuen zweistufigen Frischwassergenerators AQUA Blue angekündigt, der 2023 eingeführt werden soll. Im Vergleich zum einstufigen AQUA Blue … Read the full press release

Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri to build an ultra-luxury cruise ship with an option for two more vessels as part of a new EUR 1.2 billion contract

(PRESS RELEASE) TRIESTE, 11-Jul-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Fincantieri S.p.A., one of the world’s largest shipbuilding groups, has announced a new EUR 1.2 billion worth contract with an international customer for the construction of a new ultra-luxury cruise ship, which is … Read the full press release

Le constructeur naval italien Fincantieri construira un navire de croisière ultra-luxueux avec une option pour deux navires supplémentaires dans le cadre d’un nouveau contrat de 1,2 milliard d’euros

(COMMUNIQUÉ DE PRESSE) TRIESTE, 11-Jul-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Fincantieri S.p.A., l’un des plus grands groupes de construction navale au monde, a annoncé un nouvel EUR Contrat d’une valeur de 1,2 milliard avec un client international pour la construction d’un nouveau … Read the full press release

Maritime: Newly developed waste heat-derived LNG fuel supply system in Korea receives an Approval in Principle (AiP) from DNV

(PRESS RELEASE) BÆRUM, 23-Jun-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — DNV, the independent energy expert and assurance provider, has announced that a newly developed waste heat-derived LNG fuel supply system in Korea has just received an Approval in Principle (AiP). The awardee, Korea … Read the full press release

Maritim: Neu entwickeltes aus Abwärme gewonnenes LNG-Kraftstoffversorgungssystem in Korea erhält eine Grundsatzgenehmigung (AiP) von DNV

(PRESSEMITTEILUNG) BÆRUM, 23-Jun-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — DNV, der unabhängige Energieexperte und Assurance-Anbieter, hat bekannt gegeben, dass ein neu entwickeltes, aus Abwärme gewonnenes LNG-Kraftstoffversorgungssystem in Korea gerade erhalten wurde eine grundsätzliche Genehmigung (AiP). Der Preisträger Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (KSOE) … Read the full press release

DNV white paper: Navies across the world face growing societal pressure to reduce their environmental footprint

(PRESS RELEASE) BÆRUM, 20-Apr-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — DNV, the independent energy expert and assurance provider, has announced the release of its new white paper with focus on how naval vessels can minimize their environmental impact without increasing their operational vulnerability. … Read the full press release

DNV signs a classification contract for two new Commissioning Service Operation Vessels (CSOVs) at the Nor-Shipping trade fair

(PRESS RELEASE) BÆRUM, Norway, 6-Apr-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — DNV, the independent energy expert and assurance provider, has announced the signature of a classification contract for two new Commissioning Service Operation Vessels (CSOVs) during the Nor-Shipping trade fair with Edda Wind, … Read the full press release

DNV in 2021: strong balance sheet allowed the company to make six acquisition deals in 2021

(PRESS RELEASE) HØVIC, Norway, 6-Apr-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — DNV, the independent energy expert and assurance provider, has announced the release of its Annual report 2021. According to the report, the company’s focus on digitalization and decarbonization since the beginning of … Read the full press release

The Marine Innovation Summit 2022 hosted by Alfa Laval will focus on the challenges and opportunities ahead as the shipping world pursues bold sustainability targets

(PRESS RELEASE) LUND, 22-Mar-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Alfa Laval, a world leader in heat transfer, centrifugal separation and fluid handling, has announced its Marine Innovation Summit 2022 will be held on 29 March 2022 virtually with the registration, free of … Read the full press release

Hapag-Lloyd: THE Alliance trabajará con una red de servicio mejorada a partir de la primavera de 2022 para abordar las interrupciones y los cuellos de botella en puertos clave de todo el mundo

(COMUNICADO DE PRENSA) HAMBURGO, 15-Feb-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Hapag-Lloyd (ETR: HLAG), una de las principales compañías de transporte marítimo de línea del mundo, ha anunciado que la configuración de la red de THE Alliance se ha reconfigurado para garantizar una … Read the full press release

Hapag-Lloyd: THE Alliance will work with an enhanced service network from spring 2022 to address disruptions and bottlenecks in key ports worldwide

(PRESS RELEASE) HAMBURG, 15-Feb-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Hapag-Lloyd (ETR: HLAG), one of the world’s leading liner shipping companies, has announced that the setup of THE Alliance’s network has been reconfigured to ensure a comprehensive port coverage. The enhanced service setup … Read the full press release

Maersk installs automated weather stations on 50 of its vessels

(PRESS RELEASE) COPENHAGEN, 7-Feb-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Maersk (CPH: MAERSK-B), a global leader in container shipping, has announced that it will install automated weather stations on 50 of its vessels to transmit live data in help of meteorologists to forecast … Read the full press release

Hittesh Gupta to lead Casualty Investigation for BMT in Asia

(PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 15-Dec-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — BMT Group Ltd (BMT), a leading international multi-disciplinary engineering, science, and technology company, has announced the appointment of Hittesh Gupta, 23-years of experience in the shipping industry, for its Head of Casualty Investigation in … Read the full press release

Alfa Laval receives industry’s first marine approval for operating boilers on methanol from the American Bureau of Shipping

(PRESS RELEASE) LUND, 7-Dec-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Alfa Laval, a world leader in heat transfer, centrifugal separation and fluid handling, has announced the receival of the first marine approval in principle (AIP) for operating boilers on methanol from the American … Read the full press release

Leading manufacturer of special vessels Zhenjiang Shipyard to promote the use of Rolls-Royce’s mtu high-speed engines in full-rotary tugboats and marine workboats

Focus on jointly promoting the development of tugboats with mtu engines in China Both parties see great potential in the market for high-speed marine engines in mainland China and globally (PRESS RELEASE) FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany, 25-Nov-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Rolls-Royce (LSE:RR., … Read the full press release

New Joint Collaboration Space in Shanghai by DNV, Atlas Corp. and Seaspan extends their partnership into onshore and offshore renewable energies, decarbonization and digitalization

(PRESS RELEASE) BÆRUM, Norway, 29-Oct-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — DNV, the independent energy expert and assurance provider, has announced the establishment of a new Joint Collaboration Space (JCS) in Shanghai, China, together with Atlas Corp, a leading global asset management company, … Read the full press release

Inmarsat’s Global Xpress (GX) mobile broadband services now available in India

(PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 20-Oct-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Inmarsat (LSE: ISAT), the world leader in global, mobile satellite communications, has announced that its world-leading Global Xpress (GX) mobile broadband services are now available in India since the company’s partner BSNL, a … Read the full press release

Offshore wind: Fincantieri’s subsidiary Vard lands EUR 140 million contract from Norwegian company Norwind Offshore

(PRESS RELEASE) TRIESTE, 5-Oct-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Fincantieri S.p.A., one of the world’s largest shipbuilding groups, has announced that its subsidiary Vard, one of the major global designers and shipbuilders of specialized vessels, has secured contracts for the design and … Read the full press release

UK start-up Smart Green Shipping developed a wind-assist power solution based on America’s Cup wing sails to reduce CO2 emissions in the shipping industry

(PRESS RELEASE) SWINDON, 10-Aug-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — UK Research and Innovation, non-departmental public body of the Government of UK that directs research and innovation funding, has announced that a UK start-up called Smart Green Shipping is using satellite data to … Read the full press release

Inmarsat distress call data analyses: tankers overtaking fishing vessels to generate the highest number of GMDSS alerts

(PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 5-Aug-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Inmarsat (LSE: ISAT), the world leader in global, mobile satellite communications, has released a new report that digs into three years of global maritime distress call data to focus minds on true areas … Read the full press release

DNV updates rules for ship classification with new class notations to tackle decarbonization challenge in the maritime industry

(PRESS RELEASE) BÆRUM, 2-Jul-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — World’s leading classification society, DNV announces the latest updates to its rules for ship classification, with a raft of new class notations, including “Fuel Ready” and “Gas fuelled ammonia” notations. The new updates … Read the full press release

AqualisBraemar LOC appointed in designing Europe’s first emission free hydrogen fuel cell sea-going passenger and car ferry

(PRESS RELEASE) OSLO, 7-Jun-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Leading independent global energy and marine consultancy, AqualisBraemar LOC announces that it has been appointed by Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd. (CMAL) to partner in designing Europe’s first emission free hydrogen fuel cell sea-going … Read the full press release

Gasum trials deliveries of liquefied biogas for the Finnish Border Guard

(PRESS RELEASE) ESPOO, 7-Apr-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Gasum announces that it has started biogas deliveries for the Finnish Border Guard. One delivery was made from Risavika in Norway and another from the Turku biogas plant, in Finland. These test deliveries … Read the full press release

Maritime industry: DNV GL releases white paper “Closing the safety gap in an era of transformation”

(PRESS RELEASE) OSLO, 16-Feb-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — The world’s leading classification society, DNV GL, announces a white paper entitled “Closing the safety gap in an era of transformation”. The white paper, released at a press conference today, identifies a looming … Read the full press release

FrontM becomes Certified Application Provider for Inmarsat’s Fleet Connect service dedicated bandwidth service

(PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 14-Jan-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Inmarsat, the world leader in global, mobile satellite communications, announces that FrontM has officially joined the fast-growing group of certified application providers to offer a dedicated application for Inmarsat’s Fleet Connect service. This … Read the full press release

New DNV GL Digital Features chapter: clear class foundation for three of the most essential building blocks of maritime digitalization

(PRESS RELEASE) OSLO, 2-Nov-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — The maritime industry is undergoing a massive shift as vessels transform into sophisticated sensor hubs, generating data and connecting through satellites in an expanding interconnected web. To enable the uptake of these systems … Read the full press release