
Technology & Innovation
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Scarce HSFO supply slashes Rotterdam scrubber spreads
Narrowing price spreads between the two primary bunker fuel grades in Europe could disincentivise scrubber installations, although differentials remain much wider in Singapore

Interest in ordering alternative fuel bulk carriers still limited
There are 70 dual-fuel LNG bulk carriers either in service on order, while nine bulkers capable of utilising methanol have been ordered so far

Grieg green shipping joint venture pens MPV newbuilding contract
Skarv Shipping Solutions, the joint venture of Norway’s Grieg Edge and Peak Group, will take delivery of first in new series of alternative-fuel ready multi-purpose ships in the third quarter of 2025

MAN to deliver first ammonia engine in late-2024
First two-stroke dual-fuel ammonia engine is set for delivery at the end of next year. Full commercial release will take effect from 2025

MOL, Petronas and MISC tie up to develop liquefied CO2 carriers
Japan’s Mitsui OSK Lines is working with Malaysian state oil giant Petronas and shipping group MISC on CO2 carriers

Consolidation, collaboration and ‘coopetition’: modern maritime mergers
Bureau Veritas has teamed up with OrbitMI in a move that benefits both parties. The tie-up says much about consolidation in the digital world

Seaspan’s ammonia-fuelled ULCS concept advances
Ultra-large containership would consume 326 tonnes of ammonia per day at an operating speed of 16 knots, three times more than using conventional fuel. Meanwhile, many additional safety aspects have to be considered. But tests have shown ammonia looks less dangerous to bunker than thought

BV invests to bring OrbitMI into the fold
OrbitMI chief executive Ali Riaz said Bureau Veritas recognised the importance of intelligent connected workflows, and was committed to developing new digital solutions

Why always-on connectivity will be fundamental for Gen Z seafarers
A White Paper from KVH, the connectivity provider, says staying in touch is an expectation for tomorrow’s seafarer. HR professionals must be at the heart of the connectivity discussion

Third of policy makers unaware of wind propulsion — survey
Wind propulsion technologies can cut emissions by 5% to 20% depending on routes and could prove significant when more expensive alternative fuels become more common, a London International Shipping Week panel was told

Box shipping sector ready for container tracking
Falling unit costs make smart container devices viable for dry equipment. Carriers also see the benefits of managing their fleet inventory

Wind tech developer prepares for higher demand after EU investment
Bound4blue will install a pioneering suction sail on a chemical tanker for Norwegian owner Odfjell
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