Dry bulk technology news

Amer Shipping has introduced its new multi-purpose dry cargo vessel which can operate in low and high water levels.

Cemex and partners have received a grant of £1.7 million from the UK government funding for next development stage of more sustainable maritime technologies.

Ta-Ho has invested in digitalisation to reduce emissions and improve fleet management following a successful pilot programme.

Seanergy maritime achieves key partnership with EU Funding and major industry stakeholders under SAFeCRAFT to revolutionise maritime propulsion for existing vessels.

NYK held its first Dry Bulk Safety Conference in Athens, Greece, on 25 January which was attended by 74 participants from 36 Greek shipowners and other companies involved in the dry bulk business.

Gulftainer has adopted RISE with SAP to digitally transform and enhance its regional and global operations as it navigates its wider digital transformation roadmap.

Wisdom Marine Group has selected Nippon Paint Marine to protect cargo and reduce maintenance costs with its ship hull coating NEOGUARD TOUGHNESS.

DNV's Alternative Fuels Insights (AFI) has found that there has been an increase in the uptake of alternative-fuelled vessels within the maritime sector, with methanol rising in popularity.

NYK Line has started to conduct full-scale trials for the long-term use of biofuels for its existing line of heavy dry bulk vessels in order to meet net-zero emission targets.

AtoB@C Shipping has taken delivery of a next-generation electric hybrid vessel Electramar which will see emissions reduced by 50%.