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ABB announced that it is going to deliver the first fuel cell system to Royal Caribbean. The system will be used on board a Royal Caribbean International vessel and will be the first fuel cell system to provide an energy source for a cruise ship.

Wärtsilä launched the newest solution in its propulsion efficiency portfolio at Europort. By reducing the power losses which occur in the propeller’s slipstream with an optimised inflow, EnergoFlow can achieve fuel savings of up to 10% and thereby lowers operating costs.

The company won the 2017 Maritime KVNR Shipping Award for its sustainable vessel ‘Egbert Wagenborg’ of the new ‘EasyMax’ type, which has a very low resistance due to optimal hull shape, both above and below the water, resulting in fuel savings.

Singapore terminal operator PSA has achieved a Guinness World Record for the largest shipping container image, the Lion Head. The record was achieved during the commemoration event celebrating the contributions of Tanjong Pagar Terminal to Singapore’s economy.

Ports of Auckland announced the draft of a 30-year Master Plan in order to further develop the port of Auckland while it is being relocated. The plan for the Auckland port aims to balances Auckland’s economic, social and environmental needs.

KVH Videotel announced it has initiated a cyber security training programme, in cooperation with BIMCO, to address the threat of ransomware and other computer system attacks that could severely affect the safety of ships’ crew, systems, and operations.

Norwegian oil and gas company Statoil announced that Hywind Scotland, world's first floating wind farm, has started to deliver electricity to the Scottish grid. The 30MW wind farm will be operated by Statoil in partnership with Masdar.

Wärtsilä announced the opening of its first Digital Acceleration Centre, in a bid to accelerate innovation and new business ideas, including the industry’s most advanced intelligent vessel and other projects.