This week’s maritime news highlights significant developments from 02 Sep. to 08 Sep. 2024. Key topics include India’s ₹25,000 crore Maritime Development Fund to boost shipbuilding, recovery in dry cargo shipping, innovations in marine fuels, and updates on the Red Sea crisis. Environmental challenges and Seychelles’ efforts against maritime crime are also covered.
Auramarine has developed a new ammonia fuel supply system that meets safety, design, and material requirements for both two-stroke and four-stroke engines. The system includes safety measures like gas and leak detection, ammonia capture, and release mitigation functions. Training will be provided to customers for effective system operation. Interest from industry players indicates strong market demand.
Wärtsilä Gas Solutions introduces a groundbreaking Ammonia Fuel Supply System (AFSS) for ships, enabling the use of ammonia as a marine fuel. The system offers significant reductions in CO2, SOx, NOx, and PM emissions. The AFSS can be installed on newbuilds or retrofitted on existing vessels, providing a reliable and efficient fuel supply system.
