Researchers from the University of Miami College of Engineering reportedly claim that utilizing massive cylinders for wind propulsion systems can reduce the reliance of cargo ships on fuel. Scientists ...
Swedish wind propulsion firm Oceanbird, a joint venture of Wallenius and Alfa Laval, has completed installation of its Wing 560 wind propulsion system on a Wallenius Wilhelmsen's car carrier. The ...
The vessel is under construction at the Geoje Shipyard of Hanwha Ocean Co., Ltd. and is scheduled for delivery in 2026. In August 2024, MOL obtained an approval in principle (AiP) by Nippon Kaiji ...
during its inaugural crossing described an operating rhythm that would be unrecognizable on a standard freighter. Instead of locking in a great-circle route and holding a fixed speed, the crew ...
Less than two weeks after Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge was destroyed by an out-of-control cargo ship, another huge container ship passed beneath a busy bridge connecting New York and New ...
You're currently following this author! Want to unfollow? Unsubscribe via the link in your email. The 984-foot container vessel that lost power and crashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge on Tuesday ...
Ship diesel engines sit at the intersection of brute force and meticulous engineering, turning heavy fuel into the continuous thrust that keeps global trade moving. Among them, a handful of ...
This article is an excerpt from the presentation delivered by Bluefins at CadenceCONNECT CFD 2025. Shipping is essential to global trade, as it transports nearly 90% of all traded goods. Large ships ...
Great things happen when experts in their field join forces to create a revolutionary green shipping concept. This next-generation vessel is more than an answer to zero-emission maritime cargo ...
New propulsion systems reduce shipping emissions through several key mechanisms, contributing to lower fuel consumption, increased energy efficiency, and adoption of cleaner energy sources: Hybrid ...
The small cruise ship segment is on the rise, with more and more operators eager to reap the benefits of this specific cruise niche. One of the most acclaimed names in this segment is Viking Cruises, ...