Rolls-Royce MT30 Selected to Power Japan’s ASEV
Rolls-Royce has been selected to supply the world’s first twin MT30-powered hybrid electro-mechanical propulsion arrangement to power Japan’s Aegis System Equipped Vessel (ASEV), a Japanese destroyer program.
Russia Teams with China for Development of the Northern Sea Route
Russia is seeking Chinese support in the development of its Northern Sea route. While briefing President Putin during a state visit to the Chinese city of Harbin last week, Rosatom’s head Alexei Likhachev said that they have formed a Russian-Chinese sub-commission for the Northern Sea Route (NSR).
Fortescue’s Ammonia-Fueled Ship Runs Propulsion and Maneuverability Tests
Sea trials continue for the first vessel operating on ammonia, an offshore supply vessel converted by Australia’s Fortescue. Earlier this year, the vessel completed the first marine bunkering of ammonia, and now after a second bunkering undertook the next phase of its ongoing sea trials.
Singapore Keeps Top Maritime City Status, and UAE Moves Up the Ranks
The latest edition of the DNV Leading Maritime Cities report is out, and it has some surprises - and some consistency.
DP World and IRENA partner on de-carbonization work
Maritime ports and logistics giant DP World has signed an agreement with the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) to work on solutions to decarbonize the shipping and port industry.
Suez Canal Authority Collaborates with ABS to Develop a Roadmap for the Green Canal Program by 2030
ABS and the Suez Canal Authority (SCA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop a long-term sustainability roadmap and de-carbonization strategy for the canal, one of the world’s busiest shipping routes.
Celebrity Ascent Delivered to Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Cruises announced it has taken delivery of its latest new build, the 141,420 GT Celebrity Ascent, built by Chantiers de l'Atlantique shipyard in St. Nazaire, France.
Biggest Chinese Antarctic Fleet Sets Off to Build Research Station
China's biggest flotilla of research vessels deployed to the Antarctic will focus on building the station on the rocky, windswept Inexpressible Island near the Ross Sea, a deep Southern Ocean bay named after a 19th century British explorer.
US offshore wind – two steps back and big step forward
A leading developer of wind farms in coastal waters, has announced that it will be pulling the plug on two projects in waters off the coastline of New Jersey that would have provided power to residents in the state.
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