London-based Orca AI and Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) have signed a memorandum of understanding to work together on integrated autonomous navigation, berthing, and speed control systems both for new ships and as retrofits for existing vessels.

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Classification society ClassNK has granted Approval in Principle (AiP) for an “Ammonia-Fueled Panamax Bulk Carrier Equipped with an IMO Type B Independent Fuel Tank”. This is the first design in which the Type B tanks are installed on the exposed…

Cyclus Marine and Lloyd’s Register have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop a more structured approach to responsible ship recycling as demand for end-of-life vessel services rises. The agreement follows the launch of Cyclus Marine,…

Everllence has warned that a slowdown in retrofit activity could leave the IMO’s Net Zero Framework out of reach, even if all newbuildings switch to zero or near-zero fuels by 2030. The engine designer said stalled investment in engine conversions…

Bencros has completed a rapid on-site fender replacement project for three Boluda Towage Rotterdam ASD tugs, cutting downtime and avoiding structural rework by measuring each vessel during drydocking rather than relying on outdated drawings. The…

Western Shiprepair has completed a major modernisation programme for the Bahamas-flagged Sea-Cargo AS sister RoRo vessels Trans Hav and Trans Sol, combining propulsion, emissions and structural upgrades in one of the yard’s most complex recent…