?? ?Ahoy, LinkedIn Community! In the latest edition of our LinkedIn newsletter, we bring you a collection of articles highlighting the rising popularity of wind-assisted ship propulsion (WASP) systems, the ever-increasing adoption of alternative fuels and several major shipbuilding projects.
?Wind-assisted ship propulsion:
- Deltamarin and BAR Technologies recently unveiled a new wind-optimized hull design named Aquilo, showcasing a practical step toward sustainable ship design. Read more
- BAR Technologies also entered into a partnership agreement with Nervion to manage and oversee the production of BAR Technologies’ WindWings in Europe. Read more
- Shipowners Eastern Pacific Shipping, Louis Dreyfus Armateurs SAS, RABN – Rederi Ab Nathalie and Baltrader Capital decided to install WASP systems on board their vessels.
- The ‘world’s first’ chemical tanker equipped with sails was commissioned by Chemship. Read more
- To learn more about the WASP technology prospects in the maritime industry, read our recent interview with Norsepower's CEO. Read more
??New shipbuilding projects:
- A shipbuilding order was placed in China for the world’s first ammonia-powered containership, Yara Eyde. Read more
- The world's first battery-powered autonomous double-ended ferries were ordered by Fjord1 in Türkiye. Read more
- Several major shipbuilding projects based on green methanol ship propulsion were revealed by Wallenius Wilhelmsen, Euronav, Danaos, Unifeeder, and NYK Stolt Tankers.
- Samsung Heavy Industries landed a massive $3.4B order for 15 LNG carriers. The shipowner behind the order is believed to be Qatar’s LNG heavyweight QatarEnergy. Read more
Alternative fuel milestones:
- W?rtsil? Gas Solutions introduced a ‘groundbreaking’ ammonia fuel supply system (AFSS) for ships able to operate with ammonia fuel. Read more
- WinGD and Mitsubishi Shipbuilding completed the initial design of an ammonia fuel supply system (AFSS) for vessels powered by WinGD’s X?DF?A ammonia-fueled engines. Read more
- Auramarine signed a cooperation agreement with Yiu Lian Dockyards (Shekou) and Guangzhou Jihai Shipping Material to drive the implementation and uptake of methanol dual fuel systems. Read more
- Danish firm rolled out energy-saving fuel supply system for methanol Read more
We hope you find this selection of articles both informative and inspiring as the maritime industry continues to make strides toward a greener ?? and more sustainable future. ??
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