The challenges and opportunities posed by alternative fuels were discussed at Interferry’s 42nd annual conference in Split, where Mediterranean ferry operators voiced their concerns on meeting the 0.5% sulphur emissions cap due in 2020.
Read moreDetailsCorvus Energy announced that it has been selected by Rolls-Royce as the supplier of a lithium ion based energy storage system for the Norwegian Coastal Administration’s new multipurpose vessel OV Ryvingen.
Read moreDetailsAiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from shipping by 40% in 2030 compared to 1990, the Norwegian government has implemented several measures and funding programs. The Norwegian local maritime industry currently contributes 9% of the country’s total emissions.
Read moreDetailsCorvus Energy announced that it will supply lithium ion based energy storage systems for two platform supply vessels chartered by Statoil and being retrofitted with hybrid power systems.
Read moreDetailsThe Netherlands’ infrastructure agency Rijkswaterstaat has awarded Bijlsma Wartena a contract to build its three new multi-functional hybrid vessels for the national fleet. The Netherlands’ first battery-powered Multi-Purpose Vessel will be delivered within 2018.
Read moreDetailsWärtsilä has completed testing of its automatic wireless induction charging system on a hybrid powered coastal ferry, in Norwegian waters, in early September. The 85 metre long ‘MF Folgefonn’ is the first commercial ferry in the world operating with high power wireless charging capability.
Read moreDetailsABBs onboard DC marks a step forward for electic propulsion
Read moreDetailsABB was granted Approval in Principal (AIP) for the Onboard DC Grid power distribution system by classification society ABS. AIP is a framework used by most classification societies to review and approve innovative and novel concepts not covered by traditional classification rules.
Read moreDetailsABB wins orders of around $40 million from LNG vessel carriers
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