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Kotug and Padmos sign agreement for E-Pusher tug construction
Kotug has signed a framework agreement with Padmos for the construction of the complete line-up of E-Pusher tugs, comprising the S, M, and L models.
The E-Pusher series
The E-Pusher is a modular and scalable electric pusher tug. The E-Pusher Series comprises three models (S, M and L) ranging from 9-22m in length, with a maximum depth of 0.85-1.35m, which results in a draft that is 30% less than conventional pusher tug designs, the company says. The swappable energy containers encompass Stage V diesel, (bio)gas, hydrogen and battery solutions. The E-Pusher series is equipped to eliminate harmful emissions, including carbon dioxide (CO2), sulphuroxides (SOx), nitrogen oxides (NOx), and particulate matter (PM).
Mitsubishi Shipbuilding to supply fuel supply system for Japan Engine Corporation’s ammonia-powered marine engine
Mitsubishi Shipbuilding, a part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group, has received an order from Japan Engine Corporation (J-ENG) for an ammonia fuel supply system (AFSS) and ammonia gas abatement system (AGAS).
The AFSS will supply ammonia fuel to ammonia-powered marine engines developed by J-ENG, and the AGAS will safely treat any surplus ammonia. The newly ordered AFSS and AGAS are remotely controlled automatically by an integrated control system. Mitsubishi Shipbuilding will deliver the modules to J-ENG in 2025.
According to Mitsubishi Shipbuilding, conversion from fossil fuels to environmentally sustainable fuels is integral to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by the global maritime industry by or around 2050, the goal set by the International Maritime Organization (IMO).
K Line and QatarEnergy to build four LNG vessels
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K Line) has announced four long-term time charter contracts through joint venture companies with QatarEnergy. The joint venture companies have concurrently executed shipbuilding contracts for 174,000m3 LNG carriers with Hanwha Ocean.
The new-build vessels will be equipped with X-DF2.2 iCER, VCR and other energy-saving devices which will contribute to the reduction of GHG emissions and reduce fuel consumption.
Additionally, the new-build vessels will obtain OCCS-Ready notation from the classification society by conducting an evaluation for future installation of the OCCS, in anticipation of further GHG reduction, the companies say.
K Line and QatarEnergy have had a long-term relationship through several existing projects.
RINA and Lloyd’s Register found the Nuclear Energy Maritime Organization (NEMO)
With 11 other founding members, RINA and Lloyd’s Register have created the Nuclear Energy Maritime Organization, a group of companies with a common interest in developing nuclear energy solutions for the maritime sector.
The other founding members are HD KSOE, CORE POWER, BWXT Advanced Technologies, TerraPower, Onomichi Dockyard, Westinghouse Electric Company, VARD Group, Bureau Veritas, and JEIL Partners.
By bringing together stakeholders with relevant expertise, NEMO’s mission is to help national and international regulators create appropriate future-oriented standards and rules for the deployment, operation and decommissioning of floating nuclear power enabling floating nuclear power solutions to be deployed with the highest standards of safety, security, and environmental justice.
RINA and World Bank Group to support sustainability in Indonesia’s maritime transportation
Inspection, certification and engineering consultancy RINA has secured a contract with The World Bank Group to support the Ministry of Transport of the Republic of Indonesia in promoting an environmentally and climate-sound development in Indonesia’s port infrastructures and maritime transportation.
Funded by the Korean Green Growth Trust Fund (KGGTF), the World Bank’s activity on ‘Greening the Maritime Transport Sector in Indonesia to Promote an Environmentally and Climate-Sound Development’ aims to support the Indonesian Ministry of Transport to ensure economic growth is balanced with ecological sustainability within ports and the maritime transportation sector.
Leading Indonesia toward a green energy transition
The project will study the ships, shipping and port sectors to provide a roadmap for the Indonesian Ministry of Transportation to enable a green energy transition.
United European Car Carriers leads partnership to advance CNSL as a sustainable marine fuel
United European Car Carriers (UECC) has collaborated with maritime advisory organization Lloyd’s Register FOBAS, engine manufacturer Wartsila and biofuel supplier ACT Group to assess and evaluate a cashew nut shell liquid-based (CNSL) biofuel.
CNSL-based biofuel
As part of this partnership, ACT Group created a CNSL-based biofuel known as FSI.100. This was achieved through a development process that included extensive engine testing and a controlled supply chain. Following testing on various blend combinations FSI.100 received approval from engine manufacturers as a 30% blend component in an ISO 8217 DMA grade distillate fuel oil to carry out sea trials.
Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore launches first pilot trial for electric harbor craft charging point
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has launched its first pilot trial for an electric harbor craft (e-HC) charging point at the Marina South Pier (MSP), following an earlier call for proposals (CFP) to develop and operate e-HC charging points at various locations under a two-year pilot scheme.
The charging point at MSP was awarded to the Pyxis Energy, Pyxis Maritime and SP Mobility partnership. Pyxis’s fleet of e-HCs operating at MSP will serve as the base offtake to ensure optimization of the charging infrastructure and enable comprehensive data to be gathered. Insights from the data collected will contribute toward the development of a national e-HC charging infrastructure masterplan, implementation plan, and national standards for e-HC charging infrastructure.
Torqeedo to provide electric propulsion system for Eichberger Schiffservice’s trial houseboat
Torqeedo has been commissioned by river cruise service provider Eichberger Schiffservice, to provide a fully integrated electric propulsion system for a demonstrator of a charter houseboat developed by Eichberger.
A fuel cell from Argo-Anleg and solar panels will also be integrated, enabling multiday, 100% emission-free travel on Germany’s inland waterways.
Energy from solar power and hydrogen combustion
The Kiebitzberg shipyard in Havelberg is responsible for building the Kingfisher demonstrator, which will be equipped with the powerful Deep Blue 50i engine and the 80kW-capacity Deep Blue Battery 80 from Torqeedo. The integrated fuel cell from Argo-Anleg enables a completely energy-self-sufficient stay on the water for several days with a daily travel time of four hours.