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MOL and Chevron collaborate on world’s first wind-assisted LNG carrier newbuild
MOL has previously installed its Wind Challenger system on bulkers and other vessels
Scrubber-fitted boxship fleet exceeds 40% for first time
As the introduction of more scrubber-fitted newbuildings has surged since January there has been a significant improvement in the price spread between high-sulphur fuel oil and low-sulphur fuel oil
Sharp expansion seen in maritime AI market
Data-driven, condition-based maintenance and port management were highlighted as being prime among six critical areas AI was being applied to in the industry
Owners looking for alternatives to the alternatives
As the regulatory net begins to close and the opacity surrounding green fuels shows no signs of lifting imminently, shipowners and operators at Capital Link discussed the options left on the table for owners to comply with emissions rules
Kaiko Systems launches new AI shipmanagement tool
‘While AI technology has been the hot topic of the year, no other company in maritime has launched a product that directly and in real time supports technical management teams,’ Kaiko Systems chief executive Fabian Fussek said
Tsakos foundation opens Greece’s first non-state maritime academy
Ecumenical patriarch Bartholomew blessed new institution, which starts with 40 students on ship’s masters’ and engineers’ courses
South Korean shipbuilders adopt language-support technology to integrate foreign workers
SHI has developed a multi-language virtual reality simulation program for training tack welders, while HD KSOE is adopting artificial intelligence translation technology
Cosco buys into cargo flexibility in latest bulker ordering binge
Recently ordered batch of 80,000 dwt ships will be capable of transporting not only conventional dry bulk cargo but also high-speed trains, wind power equipment, automobiles and large machinery
Stuck on paper: why eBLs have yet to gain traction
Those publicly proclaimed obstacles may just be excuses for unwillingness to change. And those touted benefits also may not reflect users’ real pain points
The future of shipping is not just about the ships, says Lloyd’s Register chief executive
Class role in the energy and digital transformation requires expertise in crew training as well as technical efficiencies, argues LR chief executive Nick Brown
South Korea to create standards for new technology in shipping
The global network will also be strengthened by signing MOUs with key members of the International Association of Classification Societies to establish a strategy for the development of international standards for future ships
Methanol ‘happy hour’ has come to an end, says DNV Maritime chief executive
Decarbonisation is slowing down due to high shipbuilding costs, limited yard space for retrofits and a lack of investment in alternative fuel production, says DNV Maritime chief executive Knut Ørbeck-Nilssen
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