Oct 31, 2024 · Wärtsilä has increased the scope of its NextDF technology, now available for the Wärtsilä 25DF dual-fuel engine, marking a significant advancement in emission reduction for liquefied natural gas (LNG) fuel use. This latest innovation minimises methane slip to less than two percent across all load points, with emissions as low as 1.1 percent within a broad operating range. In addition ...

Dec 20, 2024 · The second of a series of predictions for 2025 brought to you from some of the biggest names in maritime speaking exclusively to The Motorship

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Oct 30, 2024 · Samskip’s Head of Fleet Management – Vessel, Erik Hofmeester, will discuss Samskip’s sustainability strategy and the past, current & future projects required to reach 50% CO2 reduction in 2030 and net-zero in 2040. The company offers environmentally friendly solutions to transport and supply chains, putting particular focus on reliable, cost-efficient services and top customer support ...

Dec 20, 2024 · This year marked a turning point for maritime innovation, with propulsion technologies advancing at an unprecedented pace to meet the dual challenges of decarbonisation and efficiency. The industry is moving beyond compliance to proactively explore groundbreaking solutions, from alternative fuels to hybrid systems, that promise to redefine ship propulsion. The Motorship sought insights from ...

Dec 2, 2024 · Swedish shipping company Sirius Shipping has placed an order for four hybrid oil/chemical tankers, each with a deadweight of 7,999 tonnes, as part of its ongoing fleet renewal strategy.

Dec 19, 2024 · WinGD has achieved a significant milestone in the development of its X-DF-M methanol-fuelled engine design, successfully running the first commercial engine at full load using over 95% methanol fuel.

Dec 18, 2024 · Wärtsilä is continuing its commitment to supporting the marine industry’s decarbonisation efforts with a new order to supply a complete propulsion package for a 38,000 DWT methanol-ready cement carrier. When completed, the vessel will be the largest of its type in the world and the first to carry a methanol-ready notation. The order has been placed by NovaAlgoma, a joint venture between ...

Nov 6, 2024 · Day Two of the Propulsion and Future Fuels Conference, being held in Hamburg from 19 to 21 November, will start with a focus on biofuels and the operational experience for two and four stroke engines.

Nov 25, 2024 · Electric vehicle (EV) fires are especially difficult to control and fully extinguish, which raises serious concerns for operators and crews of pure car/truck carriers (PCTCs) in particular.