Boomsma Shipping and Leonhardt & Blumberg place order for low-emission bulkers
A joint order has been placed between Boomsma Shipping and Leonhardt & Blumberg for the construction of a series new generation 8,500 tonnes low-emission dry cargo vessels. The vessels will be...
View ArticleGard: Lithium batteries fire hazards in EVs pose critical challenges
Lithium batteries and the potential fire hazard they pose in electric vehicles (EVs) during transportation by sea, is a vital issue in shipping industry, and risk should not be downplayed, Gard...
View ArticleNTSB Investigation: Fire on crude tanker S-Trust caused by lithium-Ion...
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released an investigation report into the blaze on the bridge of the crude tanker S-Trust 12 months ago, to provide lessons learned. The incident On...
View ArticleAMSA: Managing risks of battery-powered electric vehicles on RORO ferries
AMSA published a safety alert, to provide guidance to operators of domestic commercial vessels (DCVs) on risks associated with the carriage of battery-powered electric vehicles (BEVs) on roll-on,...
View ArticleEMSA releases guidance on the safety of battery systems onboard
EMSA has today released new guidance on the Safety of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) on-board ships, which guidance aims at supporting maritime administrations and the industry by promoting a...
View ArticleFirst fully-electric cargo vessel launched in Singapore
The Goal Zero Consortium, comprising companies such as SeaTech Solutions International (S) Pte Ltd, Shift Clean Energy, Yinson GreenTech and classed by RINA, has launched the Hydromover – Singapore’s...
View ArticleBatteries onboard: How to ensure BESS fire safety onboard
Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) installations on board ships have been increasing in number and installed power as the battery technology also develops. According to the Alternative Fuels...
View ArticleAMSA: Ensuring safe carriage of battery powered vehicles on ships
AMSA has issued a marine notice to advise ship operators and owners of the hazards of transporting battery-powered electric vehicles (BEVs). While this information is targeted at ships operating on...
View ArticleFire-fighting and battery-powered electric vehicles: What to consider
AMSA has issued Marine Notice, providing guidance to vessel operators when developing operational plans for fighting fires involving battery-powered electric vehicles (BEVs). The issue of lithium-ion...
View ArticleWorld’s first fully electric battery vessel to revolutionize maritime...
The CSL Group (CSL), announced a 20-year strategic partnership with Adelaide Brighton Cement Ltd. (Adbri) to build and operate the world’s first fully electric battery capable self-unloading vessel....
View ArticleBeyond P&I cover: The need for a multimodal insurance option
The rapid adoption of the freight container as the dominant unit of cargo transport in the late sixties created complex and new risks as it changed the patterns of cargo operations and world trade...
View ArticleFire onboard cargo vessel carrying lithium batteries off Alaska
Cargo vessel Genius Star XI experienced a fire in cargo hold No. 1, off the Alaska port of Dutch Harbor on Christmas Day. The US Coast Guard intervened, issuing orders to keep the ship at a safe...
View ArticleOperations continue two weeks after fire onboard vessel off Alaska
Operations continue several days after cargo vessel Genius Star XI, carrying lithium batteries, experienced a fire in cargo hold No. 1, off the Alaska port of Dutch Harbor on Christmas Day. As the US...
View ArticleYanmar initiates hydrogen-fueled engine development
Yanmar Power Technology Co., has embarked on the development of a hydrogen-fueled 4-stroke high-speed engine for power generation for coastal vessels in Japan as part of the Nippon Foundation’s zero...
View ArticleRed Sea shipping attacks disrupt Tesla and Volvo production in Europe
Tesla and Volvo Car, owned by Geely, are temporarily halting production in Europe due to component shortages resulting from attacks on shipping in the Red Sea, Reuters highlights. The strikes,...
View ArticleLessons learned: It is crucial to treat batteries that have been damaged
CHIRP Maritime has shared a reported event, where one of two Lift E-Foil lithium-ion batteries, stored inside a purpose-built battery storage box, was significantly warmer than the other, during a...
View ArticleLithium surge raises stability concern
Attention should be given to the potential liquefaction risk and structural stress issues arising from extraordinary growth in spodumene shipments, say John Southam, Loss Prevention Senior Executive,...
View ArticleRINA approves Sea Forest’s lithium-ion Marine Battery System
Sea Forrest has secured a Type Approval Certificate from RINA for its marine lithium-ion battery system, developed in collaboration with GenPlus Pte Ltd. The SEAGEN Marine Battery System GP-VESS-110...
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The BlueBARGE project: Bunkering vessels with renewable generated electricity
Athens saw on February 9 the kick-off meeting of the BlueBARGE project, whose main objective is the design and development of an energy barge that will support the supply of electricity to moored and...
View ArticleIUMI: Key points when writing cover for Battery Energy Storage Systems
The adoption of renewable-energy sources has increased significantly in recent years and BESS (Battery Energy Storage System) has played an important role. Although this will bring significant...
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