Latest maritime technology updates and reports
Yanmar Power Solutions plans to open a factory in Japan for marine hydrogen engines by 2029, as reported by Offshore Energy. This initiative is part of Japan's efforts to advance in sustainable maritime technology.
Seatrade Maritime
Drydocks World has joined an emissions reduction group, bringing its expertise in integrating technologies onboard ships, as reported by Seatrade Maritime. The Dubai-based shipyard aims to contribute to sustainability efforts in the maritime sector.
Offshore Energy
Norwegian shipbuilder VARD has launched the first of two hybrid power ocean energy construction vessels, as reported by Offshore Energy. This vessel, part of Island Offshore's fleet, was launched in Romania.
Splash247
Oceanbird has achieved its first commercial sale, as reported by Splash247, with an undisclosed owner ordering two Wing 560 wing sails for retrofit installation in Europe by early 2027. This order marks a significant shift for the Alfa Laval–Wallenius joint venture from demonstration to commercial rollout of large-scale wind propulsion.
Seatrade Maritime
Oceanbird, a joint venture between Alfa Laval and Wallenius Lines, has secured its first commercial order to retrofit two sails in Europe early next year, as reported by Seatrade Maritime.
Offshore Energy
Oceanbird, a joint venture between Alfa Laval and Wallenius Lines, has received its first order for wind propulsion technology, as reported by Offshore Energy. This marks a significant milestone for the Swedish marine technology collaboration.
Offshore Energy
McDermott and BW Offshore have introduced a new concept for a blue ammonia floating production, storage, and offloading (FPSO) unit, as reported by Offshore Energy. This innovative model integrates offshore production, carbon capture, and direct export, aiming to convert surplus natural gas into a lower-carbon fuel with minimal infrastructure, supporting the energy transition.
Seatrade Maritime
Blue Water Autonomy and Damen have announced a collaboration for the series production of new autonomous Liberty-class ships at Conrad Shipyard in the United States, as reported by Seatrade Maritime. This initiative marks a significant step in boosting US shipbuilding capabilities.
gCaptain
Blue Water Autonomy has introduced the Liberty Class, a 190-foot autonomous surface vessel designed for mass production, as reported by gCaptain. This privately funded initiative aims to support the U.S. Navy's efforts to expand its fleet capacity.
Seatrade Maritime
Consilium Safety has introduced its SMiG software and C2P platform during a seminar supported by the IMarEST UAE branch, as reported by Seatrade Maritime. These innovations represent the future of marine safety solutions.
