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Indian Register of Shipping classed tugs – Sonalika and Sarovar launched in Kakinada
Indian Register of Shipping (IRS), a leading classification society, announces the successful launch of two sister vessels, Sonalika and Sarovar, at the San Marine yard in Kakinada. The 34m long tugs are part of a four-vessel contract. Launched …
Apr 30, 2024 / Curious
ERMA FIRST Awarded Approval In Principle From DNV For Onboard Carbon Capture System
ERMA FIRST, a leading sustainable maritime solutions provider, has received Approval in Principle (AiP) from DNV for its amine absorption-based Onboard Carbon Capture (OCC) system. DNV issued the AiP to ERMA FIRST following the successful completion …
Dec 6, 2023 / Curious
Louis Dreyfus Armateurs and Flying Whales partner to develop the transport of exceptional loads by airship
Louis Dreyfus Armateurs (LDA) and FLYING WHALES have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). In this partnership, LDA will incorporate the LCA60T airship solution developed by FLYING WHALES in its freight forwarding activities. Louis Dreyfus …
Nov 23, 2023 / Curious
ERMA FIRST receives coveted Type Approval from South Korean flag for Ballast Water Treatment Solution
ERMA FIRST, a leading global provider of sustainable maritime solutions, has received the coveted South Korean flag Type Approval for its market-leading ERMA FIRST FIT BWTS. Awarded by the administration of the Republic of Korea, the ERMA FIRST FIT …
Oct 24, 2023 / Curious
Indian Register of Shipping and Hindustan Shipyard Ltd successfully completed ONGC Drill Ship Renewal
Leading classification society, the Indian Register of Shipping (IRS), and Hindustan Shipyard Ltd (HSL) have achieved a remarkable milestone by successfully completing the renewal survey of the ONGC Drill Ship Modu Sagar Bhushan under the management …
Oct 23, 2023 / Vessels
LR awards Approval in Principle for ERMA FIRST’s Carbon Capture & Storage System
Post combustion CCS system absorbs CO2 from a vessel’s exhaust gas that is heated to capture CO2 and then liquefied and stored cryogenically onboard. Lloyd’s Register (LR) has awarded Approval in Principle (AiP) to ERMA FIRST for its amine …
Oct 10, 2023 / Curious
ERMA launches new energy saving device that promises reduced fuel consumption & emissions in line with CII and EEXI requirements
ERMA FIRST, a globally leading sustainable maritime solutions provider, has launched a new energy-saving device (ESD) that promises reduced fuel consumption and emissions in line with CII and EEXI requirements. With ship owners seeking practical and …
Jul 11, 2023 / Curious
First Gen secures LNG cargo from Shell Eastern
FIRST GEN Corp. has secured a cargo of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Shell Eastern Trading Pte. Ltd., marking a significant development in its interim offshore terminal project. In a stock exchange disclosure on Monday, Lopez-led First Gen said …
Jul 11, 2023 / Curious
Russia-Ukraine War: Russian ships accused of North Sea Sabotage (Video)
Recent reports suggest that Russia is allegedly operating a program to undermine the functioning of wind farms and communication cables in the North Sea, according to a joint investigation by public broadcasters from Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and …
Apr 20, 2023 / Curious
Höegh Autoliners joins First Movers Coalition and commits to using green fuels already by 2030
Höegh Autoliners has joined the First Movers Coalition (FMC) to send a strong market demand signal for the emerging technologies essential for a net-zero transition. Höegh Autoliners has committed to running at least 5 % of their deep sea operations …
Sep 29, 2022 / Vessels