Dry bulk technology news

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%.

'K' LINE has decided to implement JGreeX, the green-steel product manufactured by JFE Steel Corp., for an ultramax bulker set to be built by Imabari Shipbuilding Co., Ltd.

Lloyd's Register has awarded an Approval in Principle to NACKS for a methanol-fuelled 81 000 DWT bulk carrier.

Bedeschi has been awarded the contract to supply a new shiploader at Ertsoverslagbedrijf Europoort C.V. in the port of Rotterdam.

IntelliTrans has suggested that by 2031 80% of the workforce will be over 65 which could force companies need to differentiate themselves with a talent strategy that involves technology deployment, employee engagement, and having a mission that matters.

Technology group Wärtsilä will supply an integrated hybrid propulsion solution for three new self-discharging cargo vessels being built at the Royal Bodewes shipyard in the Netherlands for Norwegian shipowner Aasen Shipping.

Telestack has been awarded a contract to supply two mobile ship-loading systems for use loading DEME Rock Installation Vessels.

China Shipbuilding’s and Lemissoler’s first methanol-fuelled ultramax bulk carrier receives ABS approval.