Dan Barnes

Tomini Shipping, a world class dry bulk ship owner, hits yet another milestone in its expansion journey with the acquisition of Tomini K12. This Chinese-built capesize bulk cargo ship of 208,286 DWT will be the largest carrier in the existing fleet. The addition of Tomini K12, formerly known as MP The Vrabel, brings Tomini’s fleet …

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ABL has successfully completed its delivery of marine warranty survey (MWS) services for the transportation of 23 Wind farm components from China to United Arab Emirates (UAE) for the country’s Wind Programme Project The project involved the marine transportation of 23 wind turbine generator (WTG) systems for the UAE’s pilot onshore wind farm project, to …

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This summer, the world of competitive sailing is set to witness a historic moment as the Dutch sailing organisation Watersportverbond introduces its first-ever emission-free, hydrogen-powered coach boat, the H2C Boat, at the 2023 World Sailing Championships in The Hague, Netherlands. The H2C Boat, equipped with a Torqeedo Deep Blue electric motor, revolutionises the sailing community …

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newcleo, the clean and safe nuclear technology company developing innovative Generation IV reactors using nuclear waste as fuel, has announced that it has signed an agreement with Fincantieri, one of the largest shipbuilding companies in the world, and RINA, the inspection, certification, ship classification and consulting engineering multinational. Under the terms of this agreement, the three …

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HAV Design has been chosen to develop another methanol-fuelled offshore wind service operation vessel (SOV) for ESVAGT. HAV Design will deliver both the ship design and an integrated equipment package including propulsion system, engines, propellers and positioning system. “We are humbled and delighted to be awarded yet another assignment from our long-term customer, who is …

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Boatyard, a leading innovator in the recreational boating industry, is proud to announce the launch of Boatyard.ai, the industry’s first virtual AI assistant for recreational boaters. Boatyard.ai is a groundbreaking tool that harnesses the power of AI and applies it to the boating industry, revolutionising the way boaters access information, maintain their boats, and enhance …

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RS Electric Boats has announced that the new iteration of the Pulse 63, featuring a RAD40 (electric propulsion system) and increased battery capacity from 46kWh to 63kWh, will be on the market from August 2023. RS Electric Boats has calculated that the integral RAD40 offers 45% more efficiency than the previous configuration, which was already …

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Light Structures AS, the world leading supplier of fibre optic condition monitoring systems based on Fibre Bragg Grating (FBG) technology, has been contracted by its partner China Merchants Hoi Tung company to deliver and install Hull Stress Monitoring Systems for eight newbuild LNG carriers. The vessels are owned by two separate consortia for operations in …

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ProZero Workboats has announced the sale of a new 15m ProZero vessel to Nord University in Norway. This acquisition marks a significant milestone for Nord University’s commitment to expanding and enhancing its research capabilities within the blue sector. The university expressed great enthusiasm for the new vessel, highlighting the numerous benefits it will bring to …

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The Sunreef R&D Department is currently developing a sustainable sailing superyacht, converting methanol to clean hydrogen to provide self-sufficiency and unlimited autonomy. The zero-emission catamaran will measure above 90 feet and is going to combine hydrogen power and electric propulsion to achieve a new level of eco-conscious cruising. The Zero Cat will use a hydrogen …

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