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Girting and capsize of tug Biter with the loss of two lives while assisting passenger vessel Hebridean Princess
# Girting and Capsize of Tug Biter Claims Two Lives During Passenger Vessel Assistance A tug named Biter capsized and sank while providing assistance to the passenger vessel Hebridean Princess, resulting in the loss of two crew members. The incident, investigated by the Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB), highlights the hazardous nature of tug operations […]
Full speed ahead: Why two-stroke engine monitoring is essential in deep-sea vessels
Advances in technology and innovation, such as continuous monitoring, are providing fleets with the competitive edge. Learn more here:The post Full speed ahead: Why two-stroke engine monitoring is essential in deep-sea vessels appeared first on Ship Technology.
Don’t mistake AI’s ambitions for shipping’s reality
Don’t mistake AI’s ambitions for shipping’s reality Shipping loves technology, it just struggles to understand it at scale. Those old enough to remember the impact the dotcom boom (and bust) had on shipping have all the evidence they need of what happens when traditional…
LNG-fuelled container ships sustain alternative fuel share of global orderbook amid industry slowdown
The latest annual data from DNV’s Alternative Fuels Insight (AFI) platform reflects a year shaped by regulatory uncertainty and market recalibration. While overall newbuilding activity eased in 2025 following an unprecedented boom the previous year, its share of gross tonnage…
AYK Energy lands second Mureloil deal for 4.2MWh Aries+ marine battery
AYK Energy has signed a second contract with Spanish ship owner Mureloil to supply its 4.2MWh Aries+ battery system for the Bahía Beatriz vessel.The post AYK Energy lands second Mureloil deal for 4.2MWh Aries+ marine battery appeared first on Ship Technology.
On thin ice: STG95 is out now!
In this issue: environmental considerations for Arctic cruising, Celebrity Cruises’ fleet overhaul, AR and VR maritime training, and more.The post On thin ice: STG95 is out now! appeared first on Ship Technology.
ABB, HDF Energy sign agreement on marine fuel cell development
ABB, HDF Energy have signed a joint development agreement (JDA) to co-develop a high-power, megawatt-class hydrogen fuel cell system designed for use in marine vessels.The post ABB, HDF Energy sign agreement on marine fuel cell development appeared first on Ship Technology.
DNV awards MSC, Zhoushan Changhong International, and CIMC ORIC AiP for new 21,700 TEU multi-fuel ready mega-boxship
DNV has awarded an Approval in Principle (AiP) to Zhoushan Changhong International and CIMC ORIC for a new 21,700 TEU multi-fuel ready ultra-large container ship design developed in partnership with MSC. This AiP marks another significant milestone in advancing next-generation,…
ABB completes sea trials of DP2 technology onboard Norse Wind vessel
ABB has completed sea trials of its new Dynamic Positioning Class 2 (DP2) technology onboard DEME’s Norse Wind vessel.The post ABB completes sea trials of DP2 technology onboard Norse Wind vessel appeared first on Ship Technology.
HD KSOE awarded DNV AiP for SMR-powered container vessel design
Classification society DNV has awarded HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE) an Approval in Principle (AiP) for a new 15,000 TEU container vessel design powered by Small Modular Reactor (SMR) technology. The presentation was attended by Sungkon Han, Executive…