The ‘Zero Emission Ferry’ project, a joint research initiative of Norwegian ferry operators Color Line and Norled, the Norwegian Costal Administration (NCA) and Rolls-Royce, has been awarded a NOK5.9m ($700,000) grant from the Research Council of...

Arnstein Eknes, OSV and special ships market and business development director for DNV GL, sees significant potential for smart vessel operations in the Middle East workboat fleet which will cut operating costs and raise efficiency.

Siemens Marine & Shipbuilding says that seven out of 10 domestic ferries in Denmark could be more profitable under electrical power.

DNV GL is heading up a new NOK1.45m ($179,134) project, ReCharge, together with shore-power specialist Cavotec, the Port of Oslo and Enova to expand the use of electrically powered ships in Norway.

Danish – German ferry operator Scandlines is aiming to have its fleet of six hybrid ferries operating fully on batteries with zero emissions by 2018.

Fukuoka-based Eco Marine Power (EMP) has inked a cooperation with Furukawa Battery Company of Japan to roll out a range of marine battery solutions for use onboard ships or offshore platforms.

Lloyd's Register (LR) is issuing a new guidance document aimed at raising the key hazards with large battery installations on vessels.

Although Lloyd’s Register made brief mention of nuclear-powered vessels at its Future Fuels conference, global strategic marketing manager Luis Benito relegated the possibility until after 2030: “Nuclear is not popular, although it is available,”...

Classification society DNV GL is laying the groundwork for a Maritime Battery Forum to develop electric and hybrid powered vessels.