Global consultancy Ricardo is partnering with the Port of Huelva to identify and promote green shipping corridors as a mechanism for maritime decarbonisation. In a statement issued today (2 December), Ricardo said it intends to identify at least five green shipping corridors into the southern Spanish port. In addition, it will seek to identify improvements to port operations and infrastructure, recommend low-carbon logistics, and advise on regulations and development actions with official bodies. The consultancy will also design a phased roadmap and action plans for public and private entities for these green shipping corridors. ‘We are delighted to be working […]

Armona Ship Management, part of the Atlantis Tankers Group, is incorporating OneLink’s POCR, Routelink, and Enginelink SmartApp platforms into its fleet operations to optimise voyage planning, performance analytics, and predictive maintenance. Routelink is designed to enhance voyage planning and route optimisation, while the Enginelink app provides engine performance monitoring with intelligent diagnostics. It tracks parameters such as cylinder condition, scavenge space, fuel injection quality, and overall engine health. ‘This partnership supports our vision of a smarter, more connected fleet,” said Capt. Farbod Assadpour, Chief Technical Officer at Armona Ship Management. ‘Digital integration through OneLink’s systems will provide us with a […]

Wärtsilä has announced that it will supply an integrated hybrid propulsion system for a bulk carrier vessel being built at the Royal Bodewes shipyard in the Netherlands for Norwegian shipowner Aasen Shipping.  This will be the latest in a series of six such vessels to operate with a similar Wärtsilä scope of supply, the Finnish technology company said in a statement sent to ship.energy today (20 November). According to Wärtsilä, its hybrid propulsion system, in combination with the Wärtsilä 25 engine, will enable Aasen Shipping to ‘optimise operations, save fuel and enhance environmental sustainability’ for its six new bulk carriers. ‘The support from […]