Capt-stephen, Author at West Pacific Marine

15 Nov 2023

The Challenge for the Fuels of the Future

15 Nov 2023 News

Despite the many regulatory, operational and practical hurdles to be overcome, green methanol, ammonia and hydrogen are all seen as promising (non fossil) fuels for the future of shipping.

Earlier this year, the Greek Shipowner Avin International took delivery of the 156,700 tonnes DWT Suezmax tanker Kriti Future, having the world’s first ammonia powered main engine. While currently running on conventional fuel she is classed by ABS as Ammonia Ready Level 1. Meanwhile, Rio Tinto and AngloEastern have joined a consortium of 34 companies formed by Itochu to build a Newcastlemax bulk carrier having similar dual fuel engines. It is also known that China is working on the design of ammonia powered container ships.

15 Nov 2023

M.V. Nukumi – self unloading bulk carrier

Capt-stephen

15 Nov 2023 Ship of the month

Commissioned in May 2022 the self unloading bulk carrier Nukumi is purpose built to serve the Magdalene Islands Salt Mine and parts of Eastern Canada. Canada Steamship Lines (CSL) is a specialist in the operation of self unloading bulk carriers and Nukumi is no exception. She is equipped with a single-point loading system, which allows the vessel to take on cargo through a single hopper situated amidships. A conveyor belt on rails at the top of the cargo hold shifts to evenly distribute cargo and the 80m long unloading boom is equipped with a traversing belt to accommodate different discharge points without having to shift the vessel or the boom during discharge operations.

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