Power & Propulsion
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News - VideosLargest Thames shorepower system switched on
The largest shorepower system on London’s iconic River Thames has been switched on by Net Zero Marine (NZM) working with tug giant Svitzer.
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NewsFrench partners full steam ahead with H2 and electric
Two French companies have signed a long-term industrial partnership to develop, integrate and certify hydrogen propulsion systems for catamarans of up to 30 metres in length.
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NewsSvitzer signs off Indian electric tug building plan
Towage mammoth Svitzer has signed a Letter of Intent to have an disclosed number of electric tugs built at the Cochin Shipyard (CSL) in India.
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NewsCorvus charges up NYK battery tug
NYK Line’s new electric tug, powered by Corvus batteries, is set to advanced Japan’s zero-emission maritime goals
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NewsPort charging system unveiled at Fowey harbour
A pilot charging project for workboats and leisure craft has been unveiled at Fowey harbour in Cornwall, promising fast charging without compromising the grid.
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NewsABB to power multiple electric ferries in Scotland
Electrification and automation technology firm ABB will supply the power distribution and propulsion systems for seven electric ferries ordered by Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd (CMAL) in Scotland.
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NewsAutonomous docking demo on river cruiser
Autonomous docking and sailing on an inland waterway has been demonstrated for what is believed to be the first time.
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NewsKongsberg contracted for Kuwait coast guard upgrade
Kongsberg Maritime will upgrade the waterjet propulsion systems for the Kuwait coast guard’s vessels in a move that Kongsberg is hoping will unlock opportunities in defence.
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NewsFoiling vessel builder launches ‘game-changing feature’
Foiling vessel builder Vessev has launched a submersible motor with a design that it says will redefine electric marine performance.
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NewsHabbeké combines with Sentinel on first hybrid daughter craft
Netherlands-based Habbeké Shipyard has contracted with Sentinel Marine to build a hybrid daughter craft for Emergency Response and Rescue Vessels.
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NewsHybrid solar system powers historic boatyard
GoodWe has completed a bespoke solar power and battery storage installation at MSO Marine in Brentford, UK
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News - VideosClassNK adds Japan’s first H2-fuelled tug to register
Shipping giant ClassNK has added the first dual-fuel hydrogen-fuelled tug in Japan to its classification register.
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NewsUK project supercharges vessel charging future
The Port Infrastructure using Novel energy Storage (PINS) project will develop scalable, commercially viable vessel electrification systems
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NewsEnergy storage milestone for world’s largest electric ferry
Hull 096 has four battery rooms and a total 5,016 battery units that will power the ferry entirely on clean energy
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NewsFuel’s gold: How maritime’s green rush misses real diesel deal
As the IMO looks to double down on carbon penalties, one innovator warns that shipping is wasting its time on alternative fuels while smarter diesel reform could deliver immediate, measurable emission cuts.
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NewsHamiltonJet increases manufacturing footprint by a third
HamiltonJet has expanded the size of its manufacturing area by a third, officially opening a 7,500m2 factory extension at its Christchurch site in New Zealand.
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NewsBoskalis 31,000m3 dredger launched by Royal IHC
Thousands of people witnessed the launch of one of the biggest dredgers in the world this week as Seaway by Boskalis was christened.
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NewsCorvus Energy secures funds for decarbonisation
Corvus Energy has raised US$60 million to expand maritime energy storage, driving global shipping decarbonisation
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NewsFlying electric workboat competition heats up
The competition between electric hydrofoiling workboats is hotting up - if the volume of the vessels being rolled out is anything to go by
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NewsRedefining the future of hydrogen propulsion
Green Navy and SECO Marine have signed a long-term partnership to advance hydrogen vessel propulsion
