The single major advantage of robotics is automation, which drives other improvements in efficiency, productivity and safety 

Hyundai Heavy Industries Group has succeeded in developing a hybrid engine that uses a mixture of liquefied natural gas (LNG) and hydrogen for the first time in Korea. Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering and Hyundai Heavy Industries Co. announced on Dec. 22 that they have successfully completed the performance verification of the 1.5MW LNG/hydrogen hybrid engine (HiMSEN).

The chemical energy held in green fuels can be stored in fuel cells that have great potential as a highly efficient solution offering a pathway to zero emissions.

Over the past five years, I-Tech’s team of R&D scientists have discovered new ways in which the first-of-its-kind biocide, Selektope® can be introduced to marine antifouling coatings in combination with other biocides with little or no effect on formulation chemistry or performance.

U.S.-based design and engineering company Elliott Bay Design Group (EBDG) and marine metal fabrication shop Miller Marine have joined forces to design and build a fully electric truckable tug.

Virtual reality technology has been introduced into IMO's work to help its Member States to improve domestic ferry safety.

Echandia has been chosen to supply energy storage solutions for two new fully electrified vessels for Molslinjen. The two new ferries will operate Alslinjen and Samsølinjen  starting in 2024. The battery systems will have a total capacity of around 7 MWh.

The software will help CTM to streamline crews’ manual technical operations on board and make routine operations such as inspection and maintenance more data-driven and proactive.

Fischer Panda UK has announced that the new ePanda Series 8.0, comprising a new 5kW electric shaft drive, will make its world debut at METSTRADE 2022. This latest advancement in smart electric power technology from German manufacturer Fischer Panda has been developed in response to strong demand for complete power solutions for low-powered recreational craft.

Maritime industry leaders came together to discuss the latest advances in sustainability and digital classification, regulatory developments and market trends at the annual ABS Greater China National Committee Meeting.