Latest maritime technology updates and reports
Splash247
Belgian gas shipowner Exmar has taken delivery of the world's first oceangoing vessel powered by a dual-fuel ammonia engine, as reported by Splash247. The vessel, named Antwerpen, was constructed by South Korea's HD Hyundai Heavy Industries.
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Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) is collaborating with Japan Airlines (JAL), Lloyd's Register, and US developer Regent to develop a vessel that travels just above the sea at aircraft-like speeds, as reported by Splash247. The partnership aims to establish certification and approval processes for Regent's innovative design.
Splash247
Hrvoje Mihovilović, founder and CEO of ELNAV.AI, emphasizes the role of artificial intelligence in enhancing existing shipping operations rather than pursuing autonomous vessels, as reported by Splash247. He argues that AI's value lies in providing practical assistance on the bridge.
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Splash247 reports on the launch of SplashTech magazine, a new premium publication focused on the technologies transforming global shipping. The magazine aims to be an essential annual guide for shipowners and operators navigating the digital changes in maritime trade.
gCaptain
The American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) has granted approval in principle for the integration of a nuclear reactor into a cargo vessel propulsion system, a design developed by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), as reported by gCaptain. This marks a significant step in the advancement of maritime technology.
Offshore Energy
TGS has acquired Apparition Geoservices to enhance its multi-source seismic capabilities, as reported by Offshore Energy. This acquisition aims to improve seismic efficiency and subsurface imaging.
Offshore Energy
TMC, a designer of compressed air systems based in Norway, has secured an order to equip two subsea rock installation vessels for Van Oord, a marine contractor headquartered in the Netherlands. Offshore Energy reports that these vessels will be outfitted with TMC's marine compressed air system.
Seatrade Maritime
Jiangnan Shipyard has introduced a new concept for a nuclear-powered container ship featuring Molten Salt Reactors (MSR), as reported by Seatrade Maritime. This development positions the Chinese shipbuilder among the innovators aiming for zero-emission shipping solutions.
Offshore Energy
Seaspan Corporation and Hapag-Lloyd have completed the first of five planned methanol retrofits, as reported by Offshore Energy. This collaboration marks a significant step towards sustainable shipping practices.
AI has become a hot topic at this week's Posidonia exhibition in Athens, with discussions ranging from its potential as a revolutionary tool to concerns about its future implications, as reported by Splash247. The technology is still in its infancy, evolving and being integrated into the maritime industry.
