A product of continual evolution During the maiden voyage of the two CF 5000 vessels, Damen is monitoring performance via its onboard IoT system, Damen Triton. This award winning system collects and analyses data from thousands of sensors located around the vessel. Based on ship design criteria and benchmark information, this data then provides valuable insight into maintenance requirements and vessel performance, amongst other things. In this instance, Damen is using the data provided by Triton to assess the performance of the new vessels and to gather information to ensure ...

Strategic Marine Pte Ltd (“Strategic”), Mirai Ships Inc. (“Mirai”), and Ragnar Energy Solutions Pte Ltd (“RES”) are pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to establish a framework for exclusive newbuild collaborations, marking a significant milestone in global shipbuilding partnerships. This strategic partnership combines the strengths of three industry leaders: Mirai Ships Inc., an established shipbuilding yard in Japan; Strategic Marine, a globally renowned builder of high-performance aluminium vessels for the offshore energy sector; and Ragnar Energy Solutions, a trusted provider of engineering, project management and ...

Samsung Heavy Industries announced on Nov. 20 that it has received basic design certification for a liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier equipped with a wind-assisted propulsion device called the “wing sail.” This innovative development marks a significant step towards enhancing fuel efficiency and reducing carbon emissions in the maritime industry. The wing sail, a sail-shaped structure, functions by utilizing the principle of lift generated by the pressure difference between the upper and lower parts of the wing. This technology allows the LNG carrier to harness wind power, thereby improving propulsion ...

Thecla Bodewes Shipyards, a leading shipbuilder with a reputation for excellence in the maritime industry, is pleased to announce the signing of a major shipbuilding contract with Navigare Shipping, a family-owned shipping company from the Faroe Islands with a strong regional presence and an international operational footprint. The order of four new vessels marks the start of a major fleet renewal process for Navigare Shipping, and symbolises a big step towards a more sustainable future. The contract signing ceremony took place in October 2024, bringing together key representatives from both ...

The shipbuilding supercycle is expected to continue next year, with projections indicating that domestic shipbuilders’ order volume will exceed $50 billion (approximately 70 trillion won). Particularly, with large-scale container ship orders from Asian shipping companies anticipated, there is growing optimism that domestic firms will secure orders for both liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers, where they currently hold the top position, and container ships. According to the shipbuilding industry on Nov. 20, the combined order volume of the five major domestic shipbuilders (HD Hyundai Heavy Industries, HD Hyundai Samho, HD Hyundai ...

The Global Conference on Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering (G-NAOE) 2024, co-hosted by Lloyd’s Register (LR) and The Society of Naval Architects of Korea (SNAK), convened in Southampton this month to explore the latest advancements in sustainable ship technology and future trends in the maritime industry. Across the four days, experts and stakeholders from around the world provided valuable insights across a range of topics including alternative fuels, digitalisation, maritime technical policy and safety. One of the conference highlights was The CTO Ocean Forum, which brought together leading figures from ...

We, Japan Engine Corporation (J-ENG), have been conducting various test operations since we began the world’s first ammonia co-firing operation of a large low-speed 2 stroke engine in May 2023 under New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO)’s “Green Innovation Fund Project/ Next-generation Ship Development” and have now completed the planned tests at the end of September this year. Through these tests, we have achieved stable operation of the engine at a high ammonia co-firing rate and have confirmed that the generation of nitrous oxide (N2O), which has high ...

HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (KSOE), which is in charge of the shipbuilding division of HD Hyundai, announced on Nov. 18 that it had signed a construction contract with an Asian shipping company for two very large liquefied petroleum gas carriers (VLGCs). The total order amount is 340.3 billion won. The two VLGCs ordered this time will be built by HD Hyundai Heavy Industries and delivered by December 2027. HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering has so far won orders for a total of 177 ships (including one offshore ...

Strategic Marine is proud to announce the successful delivery of a StratCat 27 Crew Transfer Vessel (CTV) to ORLEN to operate in Poland’s growing offshore wind sector. This state-of-the-art vessel is designed specifically for offshore wind farm operations. The StratCat 27 is scheduled to begin operations in the North Sea before transitioning to the Polish exclusive economic zone in the Baltic Sea. The StratCat 27 is a cutting-edge vessel equipped with advanced technologies to meet the demanding conditions of offshore wind farms. Designed with efficiency and sustainability in mind, the ...

With India on the threshold of becoming the world’s third largest economy, we need to begin thinking about a economically critical and strategically important sector — ships. Discussions about this sector often centre on the logistics and efficiency of ports, which is undeniably important. However, ships are equally vital, not only for economic but also for strategic reasons. It is essential to recognise that the building, ownership, and flagging of ships are interconnected yet distinct issues. In this article, we focus on how to address the shipbuilding issue. A vessel ...

Chung Ki-sun, the heir apparent and vice chairman at HD Hyundai, has been promoted to the firm’s executive vice chairman, cementing his succession at the nation’s largest shipbuilding and heavy industry group, according to its year-end reshuffle of top management. The promotion came only a year after he was appointed vice chairman, and market watchers believe that the reshuffle is part of HD Hyundai’s effort to accelerate the company’s management transition to a third-generation successor. Currently, HD Hyundai is led by Chairman Kwon Oh-gap, but Chung’s recent promotion suggests that ...

The Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. delivered a tanker to a Dutch company on Thursday, making it the first shipbuilding company in China to achieve over 100 million tonnes in terms of the carrying capacity of delivered products. The newly-delivered ship was the 579th ship or offshore platform delivered during the 25 years since its founding, said the Chinese company, which has built almost all mainstream ship types and offshore products used in the shipping market, and has developed a network of cooperation partners from all over the world. Carrying ...

Paula Zorensky, Vice President of the Shipbuilders Council of America (SCA)—the national association representing the U.S. shipbuilding, maintenance, and repair industry—and Government Affairs Advisor at Adams and Reese, today was honored by MarineLog as one of the Top Women in Maritime for 2024. Ms. Zorensky was recognized by MarineLog, a leading maritime industry publication, as one of 20 exceptional female leaders for her significant contributions to the maritime sector. Honorees will be featured in the December issue of Marine Log and celebrated at the Top Women in Maritime event on ...

Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., a Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group company, today held a christening and launch ceremony for the TRANS HARMONY EMERALD, the second of two LNG-powered roll-on/roll-off (RO/RO) ships(Note) under construction for Toyofuji Shipping Co., Ltd. The ceremony took place at the Enoura Plant of MHI’s Shimonoseki Shipyard & Machinery Works in Yamaguchi Prefecture. The ship’s handover is scheduled for June 2025 following completion of outfitting work and sea trials. The TRANS HARMONY EMERALD will serve as a RO/RO vessel on shipping routes in Asia. The TRANS HARMONY ...

GTT announces that it has received, in the fourth quarter of 2024, an order from its partner the Chinese shipyard China Merchant Heavy Industry-Jiangsu for the tank design of a new LNG carrier. GTT will design the tanks of this vessel, which will offer a total capacity of 180,000 m³ and will be fitted with the Mark III Flex containment system, developed by GTT. The delivery of the vessel is scheduled for the third quarter of 2027. Source: GTT