INTERNATIONAL Marine News ClassNK approves Yanmar’s hydrogen fuel cell technology
ClassNK has issued an Approval in Principle (AiP) for a maritime hydrogen fuel cell system developed by YANMAR Power Technology. ClassNK has issued the “Guidelines for Fuel Cell Power Systems On Board Ships (Second Edition)”, specifying safety requirements for the design of ships using fuel cell power installations and the systems themselves to promote and expand the utilization of fuel cells in ships.
According to ClassNK, the maritime hydrogen fuel cell system (300kW) developed by YANMAR PT is designed with key auxiliary components such as gas valve units integrated within the system enclosure, aimed to facilitate easy installation on ships.
ClassNK carried out a review of the system in line with its guidelines, and examined the result of required tests and risk assessment. Upon confirming it complies with the prescribed requirements, ClassNK issued the AiP. This is the first AiP certification for a maritime hydrogen fuel cell system developed by a Japanese manufacturer.
Foiling Organization to establish Italian headquarters
The Foiling Organization, the global association of the foiling industry and its professionals, is establishing its headquarters in Genoa, Italy. This initiative marks the first step of a strategic partnership with the Municipality of Genoa.
The organisation’s plans include hosting the world’s first Foiling Congress on 18 April 2024 in Genoa, bringing together association members and all those interested in joining: shipyards, component manufacturers, designers, universities and research facilities, professional sailing teams, yacht clubs, associations, events and institutions.
The congress will culminate in the awards gala of the seventh edition of the Foiling Awards, which since 2014 have honoured personalities and significant projects in the world of foiling.
“The foiling industry is growing rapidly and will play a central role in the blue economy so relevant for our City,” says the municipal councillor Francesco Maresca. “Therefore, it will be a pleasure for us to host the activities and events of The Foiling Organization, which has what it takes to do a great job.”
New Damen offshore service vessel can be charged with turbines
Damen Shipyards Group has launched a fully electric Service Operations Vessel (SOV) with offshore charging capabilities that can pave the way for significantly reduced emissions in the maintenance of offshore wind farms.
Damen undertook studies to assess the feasibility of an electric SOV to dramatically increase sustainability of vessel operations at offshore wind farms and quickly established that technically it would be possible. However, two main questions were to be answered. Firstly, for this to be possible, offshore charging capabilities would be required. Secondly, given that this model represents an increase in CAPEX costs, it had to be established if there was a healthy business case.
The charging system uses the motion-compensated gangway to create a connection between the vessel and a turbine or substation offshore, in much the same way a personnel transfer is undertaken. Damen and it partner MJR selected the charging method in order to maximise safety and efficiency. The gangway is controlled from the wheelhouse, requiring no manual interaction with charging equipment. It has the added benefit of utilizing pre-existing offshore infrastructure, thereby adding considerable cost-efficiency.
Southeast Asia reports 19% rise in ship robberies in 2023
A Singapore-based maritime organisation reported a 19% rise in ship robberies in Southeast Asian waterways in 2023. Out of 100 cases, there was one attempt at an armed robbery. Krishnaswamy Natarajan, the executive director of the Regional Cooperation Agreement on Combating Piracy and Armed Robbery (ReCAAP), highlighted that they were small-scale thefts involving the theft of goods such as scraps, nominal value wires, brass ship products, and engine spares.
The number of events in SOMS increased to 63 from 55 in 2022, which was particularly concerning. Despite these challenges, coordinated efforts by Malaysian and Philippine officials prevented any reported crew kidnappings for ransom by the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) in the Sulu- Celebes Seas. In 2023, the ReCAAP Information Sharing Centre (ISC) proactively addressed the changing needs of the maritime sector.
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