Kongsberg Maritime will be delivering a K-Sim Engine Full Mission and Desktop Simulator system to Aboa Mare Maritime Academy and Training Center in Turku, Finland, that will include models for hybrid, dual-fuel, battery, and methanol-fuelled engines. The delivery of the system is scheduled to be completed in the first quarter (Q1) of 2026. In a statement sent to ship.energy today (30 September), Are Føllesdal Tjønn, Managing Director, Maritime Simulation, Kongsberg Maritime, said: ‘The maritime sector is moving rapidly toward greener operations, and training plays a critical role in ensuring this transition is both safe and effective. ‘With the advanced K-Sim […]

AtoB@C Shipping has announced it has taken delivery of Ventumar, the eighth vessel in its series of plug-in hybrid coasters. Each 5,400 DWT vessel in the series, which was initially for six vessels before being increased to 12, is equipped with advanced battery technology and shore-side electricity solutions. ‘Ventumar is another strong step towards our vision of sustainable shortsea shipping,’ said Commercial Director, Frida Rowland. ‘These vessels are not only technologically advanced but also a clear signal to our customers and partners that sustainability and operational excellence can go hand in hand.’ The ninth vessel of the series, Fleximar, was […]

Stena Line has today (18 September) welcomed the Stena Futura, the first of its new methanol-ready hybrid freight ferries, to Belfast Harbour. The 147-metre-long vessel will begin on the freight-only Belfast to Heysham route on Monday (22 September), operating 12 sailings per week. Once operational, Stena Futura and sister ship Stena Connecta, currently under construction and which will be delivered rotor sail-ready, will enhance freight capacity by 40% on the Belfast-Heysham route, said Stena Line. (The Stena Connecta is scheduled to begin operations in early 2026.) In addition to their methanol-readiness, the vessels are equipped with built-in technologies that will […]