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New research centre for sustainable shipping

Oldendorff Carriers and the University of Strathclyde (UoS) are setting up a research centre for sustainable shipping at the university in the centre of Glasgow. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed by Professor Osman Turan, Director Maritime Human Factors Centre Department of Naval Architecture, Ocean & Marine Engineering (UoS). and Dr.-Ing. Torsten Barenthin, …

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OceanScore pulls crowd with launch of FuelEU Planner

OceanScore has launched a new planning, simulation and budgeting tool for optimising compliance with FuelEU Maritime from a commercial standpoint. Its FuelEU Planner is the first in a suite of solutions geared to supporting complex decision-making processes with the upcoming regulation. The company unveiled the FuelEU Planner at a launch event for more than 150 …

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VARD provides design and equipment to Cochin Shipyard for the building of two SOV vessels

VARD, one of the major global designers and shipbuilders of specialised vessels, has announced that Cochin Shipyard Limited in India is building two Service Operation Vessels (SOVs), one of VARD 4 07 and one of VARD 4 19 design for North Star. Cochin Shipyard Limited is a partly public, government shipyard in India. In the …

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Proactive Publications

Proactive Publications has enjoyed 15 years of publishing perfection. From news and innovations to special reports and company profiles, the company uses its platform to provide the world with the latest business developments. Managing Director John White laid out the journey during an in-depth interview. Report by Imogen Ward.

LCO2 Carrier

Mitsubishi Shipbuilding and Mitsui OSK Lines complete concept study for LCO2 carrier

Mitsubishi Shipbuilding, a part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group, has recently completed a concept study with Mitsui OSK Lines, Ltd regarding liquefied CO2 (LCO2) carriers.  This project will combine Mitsubishi Shipbuilding’s advanced gas handling technologies accumulated through the construction of liquified gas carriers (LPG and LNG carriers), with Mitsui OSK Lines’ wealth of knowledge …

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Wartsila Rotterdam

Wärtsilä to develop autonomous, zero emission barge for Port of Rotterdam

Wärtsilä is part of an international alliance, headed by the Port of Rotterdam Authority, which has this month been awarded nearly €25 million in EU funding to implement projects aimed at sustainable and smart port logistics. This involves the development of a grand plan that sets out how transport within, to and from ports can …

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