Design Launched for World’s First LNG-powered Shallow-water Push Boat
Rolls-Royce and Canadian vessel designers Robert Allan have developed the world’s first shallow-water push boat sailing on LNG. The push boat is designed for use on inland waterways and its two MTU 8V4000M55RN natural gas...Read more
Electric Utility Vessel Enters into Service for Province of Groningen
After a year of construction and an extensive testing period, Royal Niestern Sander has delivered the new utility vessel PW18 to the province of Groningen. This new fully electrically powered ship can sail CO2-neutral for...Read more
Alewijnse to Supply Hybrid Propulsion System for Amels 60 Yachts
Alewijnse Marine will deliver the electrical systems installation on the first two vessels of the new superyacht range, the Amels 60. Peak shaving technology with battery power is one of the key components of the...Read more
Guus van der Bles: ‘Hydrogen, Batteries and Sails Are the Future of Shipping’
For future shipping, Director Development at ship designer Conoship Guus van der Bles bets on hydrogen whether or not in combination with batteries and sails. At the latest meeting of the Dutch Platform for Clean...Read more
WinGD Launches New Marine Engines with Reduced Piston Stroke
Engine designer WinGD has launched four new short-stroke engines for smaller vessels, such as container feeders and RoRo vessels. The piston stroke has been reduced by 413 millimetres, offering a substantial saving in the engine...Read more
Shipbuilding Cluster in the North of the Netherlands Remains Strong
The North of the Netherlands is still home to a maritime cluster of economic importance. SWZ|Maritime’s November issue reveals what some of these northern maritime companies are working on. Topics covered include CO2 capture, hybrid...Read more
Proman Stena Bulk Orders Methanol-ready Tankers
Guangzhou Shipyard International (GSI) in China will build two IMOIIMeMAX methanol-ready 49,900 deadweight tonnage vessels for Proman Stena Bulk. It is the first deal signed by the newly-created joint venture between Swedish Stena Bulk and...Read more
Ulstein: Hydrogen-powered Offshore Support Vessel Could Set Sail in 2022
Ulstein has launched its first market-ready, hydrogen powered offshore vessel. The SX190 Zero Emission DP2 construction support vessel features a Nedstack fuel cell power system and can be delivered in three years’ time. The design has...Read more