Pledge has been selected by logistics giant DP World to accurately measure the impact of its Modal Shift Programme (MSP) which financially incentivises cargo owners to switch from road to rail for freight transport from the Port of Southampton to railheads within a radius of…

Rolls-Royce announced last week that it has awarded Glasgow, UK-based firm, Castle Precision Engineering a contract worth more than £85m for the manufacture and supply of precision machined critical rotating aero engine parts to Rolls-Royce. The new agreement, which was…

On 27 June 2024, the Italian shipping company Liberty Lines ceremonially launched the world’s first hybrid fast ferry of this category and size in Trapani, Sicily, powered by an mtu hybrid propulsion system from Rolls-Royce. The 39.5 meter long ship…

Investment confirmed as FOR EV and South of Scotland Enterprise unveil new rapid charging hub at Loch Ryan ferry port, Cairnryan The growth plans of Scottish electric vehicle charge point operator, FOR EV, have been boosted by a £10m follow-on…

The mtu propulsion engines and four marine gensets for the propulsion and power supply of the first of three new Miecznik multipurpose frigates for the Polish Navy are currently being built at Rolls-Royce in Friedrichshafen, Germany. Four mtu 20V8000 main…

OEM maintenance of davit systems for SOLAS compliance can mitigate safety and commercial risks, says Vestdavit Safe and reliable operation of boat-handling systems onboard vessels is dependent on regular inspection and maintenance by qualified technicians both to preserve the integrity…

The Importance of Cross Collaboration for Solving Industry Challenges : A collective effort for a more advanced future The marine industry is increasingly collaborating with suppliers of automotive batteries, particularly in high-voltage systems, to create more efficient, reliable and powerful…

Green Yachts : Paradox or Possibility? ~ How resistor technology supports a cleaner yachting industry Despite an Indiana University study showing a luxury superyacht produces around 7,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide each year, the vessels are exempt from many maritime…

Sixth Astute Class Submarine Named HMS Agamemnon at Barrow-in-Furness : The Royal Navy’s latest Astute Class submarine has been officially named at BAE Systems’ Submarines site in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria. Agamemnon – named after the ancient Greek king – is the…

Maritime Organization : E-ships Must Find Their Bearings, Industrial bearings support electrified maritime transportation The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has set ambitious targets to at least halve greenhouse gas emissions in the shipping industry by 2050, compared to 2008’s levels.…