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UECC, GoodFuels to Test Biofuel on RoRo Vessel
The trial marks the world’s first use of marine biofuel in the RoRo segment.
https://worldmaritimenews.com/archives/292120/uecc-goodfuels-to-test-biofuel-on-roro-vessel/
Wan Hai Buys Two Boxships from PIL for USD 186 Mln
Wan Hai Lines has acquired two containerships from PIL.
https://worldmaritimenews.com/archives/292077/wan-hai-buys-two-boxships-from-pil-for-usd-186-mln/
Eco Marine Power’s wind and solar-powered ship unveiled in Japan
Eco Marine Power (EMP) has announced that sail-assisted propulsion and solar power device for ships is ready for demonstrations and testing in Japan.
The EnergySail demonstration and test unit has been unveiled at the Onomichi Marine Tech Test Centre (MTTC) in Japan.
EMP said the full-scale version of an EnergySail is an upgrade of the pre-production unit and represents one of the smaller types of EnergySail that will be put into commercial service.
The company’s partner Teramoto Iron Works...
Covid-19: Princess Cruises’ Grand Princess ship hit by Wuhan virus
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The Princess Cruises’ Grand Princess ship that recently carried passengers tested positive for the novel coronavirus Covid-19 disease was being held off the California coast amid fears that passengers and crew members on board developed virus symptoms.
About 62 passengers on board from the earlier Mexico voyage, who were showing symptoms of the illness,...
https://www.ship-technology.com/news/grand-princess-ship-hit-wuhan-virus/
Man Dies after Fall From Color Magic Cruiseferry
A cruiseferry passenger has died after falling overboard Color Magic off the Swedish coast.
https://worldmaritimenews.com/archives/292113/man-dies-after-fall-from-color-magic-cruiseferry/
IBM: Sea Trials Begin for Mayflower Autonomous Ship’s ‘AI Captain’
Mayflower Autonomous Ship’s AI Captain is to go to sea this month for testing.
Abu Dhabi Ports, Robert Allan to Develop World’s 1st Autonomous Tugs
Abu Dhabi Ports, Robert Allan Ltd. are to develop the world’s first fully unmanned tugs.
Norden Reports Its Best Quarterly Result in 5 Years
Danish shipping company Norden wrapped up 2019 with profit.
https://worldmaritimenews.com/archives/292095/norden-reports-its-best-quarterly-result-in-5-years/
Wartsila Divides Marine Business into 3 Units
Wärtsilä to reorganize its marine business into three independent businesses.
https://worldmaritimenews.com/archives/292096/wartsila-divides-marine-business-into-3-units/