Four LR2 tankers being built in China for UK-based Union Maritime Limited (UML) are to have WinGD X-EL Integrated Energy systems to combine energy from wind propulsion systems with power from main engines.

Although the WinGD power integration system…

The CMA CGM Seine, a 24,000-TEU LNG dual-fuel container ship and the first in a four-ship series, has been delivered by Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding to the French container line in China.

The 400m-long vessel, classed by Bureau Veritas, has a range…

Damen Shipyards Group is to provide the design and license for Istanbul-based Arena Offshore A.S. to build two Stan Tugs 1606 at its own facility in Istanbul. The vessels will be built under the  Group’s Damen Technical Cooperation (DTC) setup…

The 168m-long Rotra Futura was delivered recently at Zhenjiang Shipyards in China, coinciding with the launch of the Rotra Horizon, which is due for delivery in July. The vessels, with special designs based on the Rotra concept, are the result of…

The towage and marine services company, Svitzer, and RoRo and vehicle logistics specialist, Wallenius Wilhelmsen, have agreed a global EcoTow deal which will enable the vehicle shipping company to reduce its Scope 3 emissions.

The agreement relates…

MAN Energy Solutions is to provide two 16-cylinder 175D MEM engines for power generation on board a carbon dioxide carrier to be built by Dutch shipbuilder, Royal Niestern Sander. The 14,000-ton Easymax 5 will be the fifth vessel built to the Easymax…

Classification society Lloyd’s Register (LR) and cruise giant Royal Caribbean Group have announced a strategic partnership that will see the transfer of more than 25 ships to LR class and the provision by the classification society of safety,…

A collision avoidance system (CAS) developed by Kiel-based Anschütz has completed successful tests on the Kiel Fjord. The system, which underwent trials as part of the Kiel CAPTN initiative, uses continuously assessed sensor data to identify…

Meyer Werft GmbH is revealing plans for a climate-neutral cruise ship designed for elderly people. A model of the ‘Serenity’ concept, targeting cruise customers of 80 years or more, is on display this week at Seatrade Cruise Global in Miami.

The…