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MacGregor delivers its new electric heavy lift crane to Nordic
MacGregor has announced the successful delivery of its new type of SWL 250t electric heavy lift cranes to Nordic from Huanghai Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. The cranes mark a significant milestone in sustainable cargo handling solutions. This …
Apr 11, 2025 / Curious
Naming ceremony for Damen Electric Fast Ferry
Reederei Norden-Frisia names first German electric catamaran Frisia E-I Reederei Norden-Frisia has held a naming ceremony for its latest vessel, the Frisia E-I. In a boost for sustainable public transport, the vessel, a Damen Fast Ferry 3209 …
Mar 25, 2025 / Vessels
Svitzer Places Order To Build The World’s First Battery Electric Methanol Tug
Svitzer has contracted UZMAR shipyard in Turkiye to build a first of its kind methanol-battery tug for delivery in H2 2025. 6MWh battery-powered tug will be deployed in Gothenburg and provide zero-emission services across a quarter of Svitzer’s …
Mar 17, 2025 / Curious
Kongsberg Maritime secures contract to equip Bibby Marine's groundbreaking eCSOV
Kongsberg Maritime has won a major contract to supply an integrated package of equipment for Bibby Marine’s new eCSOV, the world’s first full-electric offshore vessel. Kongsberg Maritime’s comprehensive package will be at the core of this advanced …
Feb 18, 2025 / Curious
Tsuneishi Shipbuilding and partners conduct field trial of the “InfraLaser” rust and coating removal system on an actual vessel
Furukawa Electric Co., Ltd. (Furukawa Electric), TSUNEISHI SHIPBUILDING Co., Ltd. (TSUNEISHI SHIPBUILDING), Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL), and MOL Drybulk Ltd. (MOL Drybulk) conducted a successful field trial of the “InfraLaser” system on the outer …
Feb 17, 2025 / Curious
Coastal Sustainability Alliance (CSA) Launches Singapore’s Largest Electric Supply Boat, Marking Milestone in Maritime Decarbonisation
The Coastal Sustainability Alliance (CSA), an industry collaborative effort led by Kuok Maritime Group (KMG), on Wednesday (Feb 05) marked a significant achievement with the launch of its first fully electric supply boat (e-supply boat) from shipyard …
Feb 5, 2025 / Vessels
Damen Shipyards delivers Germany’s first all-electric ferry
On the 15th of January, Damen Shipyards handed over Germany’s first, all-electric catamaran On the 15th of January, Damen Shipyards handed over Germany’s first, all-electric catamaran (E-Kat) ferry to its operator, AG Reederei Norden-Frisia. Capable …
Jan 28, 2025 / Vessels
New Electric Fast Ferries to Open the First Green Corridor Between Spain and Morocco
Balearia is taking another leap towards zero-emission maritime transportation. After successfully launching the world's first electric fast ferry, followed by a sister ship, the Spanish operator is gearing up to tackle an extended route. For the …
Jan 28, 2025 / Curious
Sanmar signs deal to provide major global operator with fully electric tug
Sanmar has signed a contract with major towage and marine services provider Svitzer to build a fully electric tug to be deployed in Scandinavia to provide services between Denmark and Sweden. The Denmark-headquartered global operator has ordered a …
Jan 20, 2025 / Curious
Damen delivers Europe’s first fully electric tug to Port of Antwerp-Bruges
Six new RSD Tugs 2513 to play role in port’s green fleet renewal plans Damen Shipyards Group has delivered six RSD Tugs 2513 to the Port of Antwerp-Bruges in Belgium. The delivery consists of five RSD Tugs 2513 and one RSD-E Tug 2513 – the first …
Dec 2, 2024 / Curious