As the maritime industry accelerates its transition towards lower-emission operations, shipowners are increasingly seeking propulsion systems that balance regulatory compliance with operational effici... Weiterlesen
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K LINE) has signed agreements with Nihon Shipyard Co Ltd for the construction of three 311,000dwt VLCCs. The Malaccamax tankers are to be designed specifically to carry crude oi... Weiterlesen
Sweden’s Furetank, Norway’s O.H. Meling, Sweden’s Älvtank, and Canadian Algoma Central Corporation are working together in ordering four ice-class 17,999dwt Vinga-class products tankers at China Merch... Weiterlesen
The Malta-flagged Ultramax bulk carrier Maria Topic has returned to commercial service following the installation of OceanWings rigid wingsails during a retrofit project completed at Tsuneishi Shipbui... Weiterlesen
A hydrodynamic optimisation study has found that a 5,000-TEU containership built in 2013 could reduce fuel consumption by approximately 16% through a package of energy-efficiency retrofits, with the i... Weiterlesen
Harland & Wolff's Belfast shipyard has secured a contract to refurbish cruise operator Margaritaville at Sea's flagship Beachcomber, following the successful refurbishment of sister vess... Weiterlesen
The American Great Lakes Ports Association (AGLPA) and the Great Lakes Alliance of Shipyards have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening cooperation between the region&apos... Weiterlesen
Mammoet has completed a series of heavy-lift operations ahead of schedule as part of the conversion of a former jack-up drilling rig into a wellhead platform at Drydocks World Dubai.The project involv... Weiterlesen
NextOcean has secured a contract to install its WavePredictor motion prediction technology aboard the Danish-flagged service operation vessel Esvagt Njord, which supports operations and maintenance ac... Weiterlesen
Hamburg has established itself as a city where visitors can discover far more than maritime business and innovation. With more than 100 museums and renowned exhibition venues, the city offers a wide r... Weiterlesen
Helsinki-based electronics specialist, The Switch, has notched up record orders for marine electric machines in the last few months. The company has received 13 orders since the beginning of June, wit... Weiterlesen
BIO-UV Group has upgraded the control panel for its BIO-SEA ballast water management system, adding a colour-coded traffic-light display to help crews monitor treatment capacity and filter performance... Weiterlesen
ACR Electronics and Ocean Signal are calling for a global transition from pyrotechnic to electronic flares ahead of SMM 2026 in Hamburg.At the show, the companies will present the RTCM 13200.0-complia... Weiterlesen
Luminaire manufacturer, NORKA, has revealed plans to target the maritime and offshore markets with a range of lighting systems designed to meet the specific requirements of the two challenging sectors... Weiterlesen
Netherlands-based Royal T Shipyard has delivered the first in a series of four zero-emission electric bulk carriers to Faroe Islands-based Navigare Shipping. Developed for owners operating in the 5,00... Weiterlesen
Spain’s bound4blue says “acceptance, appreciation and adoption” of wind propulsion is growing exponentially within the maritime industry, with an increasing number of orders, installations and third-p... Weiterlesen
Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore (BV) will showcase its latest products and services at SMM 2026, as digitalisation reshapes classification and shipping. Taking center stage is BV’s AGS 3D, an adv... Weiterlesen
As the maritime industry gathers at SMM, much of the efficiency discussion will focus on fuels, engines and emissions control. Yet one of the most familiar components on board, the rudder, also has an... Weiterlesen
SMM’s landmark has returned to the Hamburg exhibition grounds. A 35.5-tonne ship propeller, supplied by Mecklenburger Metallguss GmbH (MMG), was installed in front of the Central Entrance yesterday, m... Weiterlesen
From luxury boutiques and elegant shopping arcades to independent designers, vintage treasures and sustainable stores, Hamburg offers something for every taste. Whether you are looking for a special s... Weiterlesen
