Tag: eco-friendly ships

VARD announced that secured a contract for the design and construction of one Research Expedition Vessel for Rosellinis Four-10, a vessel made for worldwide research and expedition activities, to address the ocean’s environmental challenges. The REV is expected to enter service in 2020.

Working with Hanjin Heavy Industries and Construction Co., Ltd., as it just completed a new Floating Storage and Regasification Unit (FSRU) design concept, ABS issued a safety guidance and advice on regulatory compliance throughout concept development.

Hyundai Merchant Marine has singed a letter of intent with Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering for the construction of five 300,000 dwt very large crude carriers, with an option of five more vessels. Discussion about LNG carrier engine & Eco-friendly technology will be also made.

MOL has announced that, DNV GL issued an Approval In Principle to MOL and Samsung Heavy Industries for the future design of a series of four LNG-powered 20,000 TEU containerships which have been under construction.

DSME and DNV GL presented the results of a joint development project for the design of an innovative, efficient LNG carrier based on today’s technology, at the Gastech 2017 conference in Tokyo, Japan. An important consideration for the design of the vessel is the shift towards lower, more energy-efficient transit speeds.

Containerships announced that has been granted substantial funding for its LNG project by EU and the Nordic Environment Finance Corporation. With the grant, the Finnish shipping company will implement its eco-friendly strategy, which is based on using LNG throughout the company's logistics supply chain.

Doosan Infracore signed a memorandum of understanding on their cooperation for the development of LNG engines for small vessels with KOGAS and Samjin Yard. This MOU was concluded with a recent increase in demand for converting small domestic ships with diesel engines to LNG-powered ships.

On Saturday, March 25, General Dynamics NASSCO christened and launched the Palmetto State – the final ship in an eight-ship ECO Class tanker program to be constructed at NASSCO. The ship and her sister tankers are the most fuel-efficient tankers to service the Jones Act trade, with an “ECO” design offering 33 percent increased fuel efficiency and cleaner shipping options.

The final meeting of the GloBallast Global Project Task Force (GPTF), held in Panama City, on 16-17 March, highlighted the legacy elements of the GloBallast project, which are expected to be sustained by its main stakeholders, following the formal closure of the project, in June 2017. Specific examples include GloBallast training packages, to support the capacity-building needs of countries implementing the BWM Convention.

Damen announced that the first of its purpose-built Service Operations Vessels, with Walk-to-Work (W2W) capability, Bibby WaveMaster 1, was officially launched at Damen Shipyards Galati in Romania, on March 24th. The aft ship has been adapted to the tasks that is designed for, including stern to waves operations.