Tag: technology

ABS Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Christopher J. Wiernicki, welcomed nuclear energy experts, government representatives, academia, and senior maritime industry leaders from around the world for ABS forum, The Role of Advanced Nuclear Technologies in the Maritime Energy Transition in Washington, D.C.

A number of vessels and charging solutions for emission-free maritime transport receive NOK 709 million in support from Enova. The vessels vary from fully electric to ships powered by ammonia and hydrogen. 

Ecospray announced, the finalization of its first two Carbon Capture technologies for the maritime sector, which will be available on the market as of Q1 2024 and will enable the capture of up to 80% of the CO2 emitted during ship operation in specific conditions.

After a successful pilot phase, Hapag-Lloyd is set to transform connectivity at sea with the rollout of Starlink satellite internet technology across its fleet. 

Lomarlabs has partnered with Blue Dot Change to develop and test a compact, nature-based catalyst dispenser onboard, with the aim of accelerating the reduction of methane in the atmosphere.

Crowley has teamed with BWX Technologies, Inc. through a MoU for a ship concept that has the potential to generate alternative, zero-carbon emission energy for defense and disaster needs by including a microreactor on board.

Airseas, has announced an investment in a new research and development (R&D) centre to accelerate the development of its Seawing kite system towards large-scale production and rollout.

The UK Government announced they will support innovative companies in coastal communities from Orkney to Portsmouth with £80 million of R&D funding to boost clean technology and create jobs.

American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) is launching a global ABS Electrification Center to support maritime decarbonization projects.

According to the latest edition of DNV‘s Maritime Forecast to 2050, the shipping industry will find it challenging to secure enough supply of carbon-neutral fuels. Thus, industry stakeholders should be flexible and look at various options to reduce emissions.