Month: June 2023

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to be godmother of landmark green methanol powered vessel

Ursula von der Leyen, the president of the European Commission, has kindly accepted the title of godmother of A.P. Moller – Maersk’s new feeder vessel, and the world’s first ever container vessel sailing on green methanol. The Commission President will formally name the vessel at a ceremony in Copenhagen on September 14th, where it arrives …

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SMG to demonstrate complete SAR solution at Seawork

SMG is pleased to be presenting a complete portable Search and Rescue (SAR) LIVE sonar kit at Seawork on Berth VA6. In collaboration with Small Specialist Craft, the sonar kit will be showcased onboard a new Kontra RotaTech 450RC:a rugged, modular rotamoulded 4.5m trailerable rescue boat. Combining the latest Garmin Panotpix Live sonartechnology with the …

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Industry-wide survey to gauge awareness and perception of low/zero emission vessels and wind propulsion technology

The International Windship Association has launched a survey for members of the ship owning, ship operating and regulatory community to ascertain current levels of awareness around, and perceptions of, wind propulsion technology and the role it plays in the industry meeting IMO GHG Strategy targets by 2040 and beyond. Wind propulsion may be making a …

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Proteum announces ten OXE 300hp Diesel Engines to be supplied to North Star  

OXE Marine UK and Ireland distributor, Proteum has announced it will supply North Star with ten OXE Diesel 300hp Diesel Outboards. This follows successful sea trials of the twin OXE 300hp supplied to North Star’s first UK-built hybrid-powered SOV workboat “Grace Darling”, in September 2022. Specifically designed to support offshore wind projects, North Star’s vessel …

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Port of Aberdeen explores subsea hydrogen storage at new South Harbour

Port of Aberdeen, in partnership with Subsea7, has secured a grant of £150,000 from the Scottish Government to investigate the feasibility of storing hydrogen underwater at the new Aberdeen South Harbour. The ‘H2Shore – Hydrogen coastal storage and distribution’ project will conduct thorough engineering analyses to determine the most effective technological approach and identify an …

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