The results show that the combined gas turbine and steam turbine integrated electric drive system proposed for the 20,000 TEU class containership of the PERFECt Ship project is competitive compared to oil or LNG fueled ships with piston engines.
Read moreDetailsDNV GL says that the world energy system undergoes a major transition towards 2050 and this will have significant implications for shipping. Overall the demand for seaborne transport will increase with 60% by 2050, with the pace of growth being highest up to 2030, and with notable differences between the various shipping segments.
Read moreDetailsHarvest Pipeline Company and Vitol have reached an agreement to explore joint development of the art crude oil terminal to be located in the Port of Corpus Christi, ahead of increased demand for crude transportation from South Texas and the Permian Basin.
Read moreDetailsResearchers from Columbia Engineering have developed a novel photovoltaic-powered electrolysis device that can operate as a stand-alone platform that floats on open water. Water electrolysis, the splitting of water into oxygen and hydrogen fuel, is seen as a way to convert electricity from solar photovoltaics into storable hydrogen fuel.
Read moreDetailsArctic warming persisted in 2017, resulting in the second warmest air temperatures, above average ocean temperatures, loss of sea ice, and a range of human, ocean and ecosystem effects, according to a new report sponsored by the US NOAA.
Read moreDetailsBoskalis completed a dual vessel float-over operation of the Aasta Hansteen topside. Boskalis contributed in the transportation of the Aasta Hansteen SPAR from South Korea to Norway and the topside installation.
Read moreDetailsThe United Kingdom Hydrographic Office announced that it is introducing regular tidal data updates to ADMIRALTY TotalTide. Version 18 will allow the UKHO to send new tidal data to mariners through ATT on a more frequent basis. This will allow mariners to access the latest tidal data when making predictions.
Read moreDetailsThe video, published by CdM Portal, illustrates an attempted piracy attack against a a container ship on December 7. The pirates tried to get onboard the ship, but failed as the vessel performed evasive maneuvers, thus preventing the attack.
Read moreDetailsThe port of Antwerp is set to invest 1.4 million euros over the next three years in seven projects aimed at making the port of Antwerp's freight traffic smoother and more efficient and the port more sustainable in general. The seven projects that will be funded, have been selected on the basis of a Call for Proposals.
Read moreDetailsCrowley Maritime and VT Halter Marine launched new Commitment Class ship "Taíno", one of the world’s first combination container/ Roll on-Roll off (ConRo) ship, powered by liquefied natural gas, on December 04.
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