New Products, Technologies & Systems
Wärtsilä’s CCS Cuts CO2 Emissions up to 70%
Wärtsilä announced that its carbon capture solution (CCS) is now commercially available and, according to the manufacturer, proven to reduce vessel CO2 emissions by up to 70%. The launch follows the installation of the world’s first comprehensive, full-scale solution onboard Solvang ASA’s Clipper Eris, where the technology captures emissions from all exhaust gas sources. Earlier this year, Wärtsilä installed its CCS technology onboard the 21,000 cu m. ethylene carrier for full scale testing and optimization. It has been in operation since the Clipper Eris set sail from Singapore in February 2025.
Wärtsilä has been developing this tech since 2019 and currently operates a research center and test facility in Moss, Norway capturing 10 tons of CO2 per day from a Wärtsilä marine engine. In addition to the CO2 reduction, Wärtsilä estimates its CCS would have a carbon capture cost of Eur50-Eur70/mtCO2 ($54-$76/mtCO2), inclusive of capital and operating costs. Wärtsilä offers different scalable CCS sizes and configurations to suit various vessel types and operator needs, both on newbuildings and retrofits. Wärtsilä’s CCS can be applied to the exhaust from any carbon-based fuel – such as HFO, methanol, LNG and MGO – and is designed to work alongside other emission reduction technologies, including SOx scrubbers, NOx reduction systems, and particulate matter filters. As part of Wärtsilä's broader portfolio, CCS can be integrated with other decarbonization technologies and services.
"Lone Ranger's" Quest to Decarbonize Ships gets DNV AIP
Carbon Ridge received Design Basis Approval (DBA) from DNV for its Onboard Carbon Capture System (OCCS).
This milestone confirms that the foundational design and technical assumptions behind Carbon Ridge’s OCCS meet DNV’s safety and regulatory standards, clearing the path for future type approval. The DBA represents a significant milestone before Carbon Ridge’s upcoming first onboard deployment of Carbon Ridge’s system on a vessel and a step toward commercial deployment of Carbon Ridge’s solution across the global shipping fleet.
Carbon Ridge’s OCCS technology is engineered to meet the unique demands of maritime operations. The system enables a 90%+ reduction in CO2 emissions and eliminates over 99.9% of particulate matter, NOx, and SOx, providing a comprehensive solution for meeting and exceeding global emissions regulations.
A key design parameter according to the company is the unit's relatively compact size, as Carbon Ridge says that compared to conventional carbon capture systems, it offers up to a 75% reduction in equipment size and volume.
Kongsberg Taps Corvus Energy battery for Matson Newbuilds
Matson Navigation Company’s three new 3600 TEU Aloha Class containerships, the largest container ships built in the United States, will use Kongsberg Maritime Hybrid Electrical Systems that incorporate Corvus Energy Orca ESS, the ships designed by KOMAC. With a carrying capacity of 3,600 TEU, the 854-ft (260-m) containerships are the largest of the type being built in the U.S. Matson is expanding its fleet of two Aloha Class vessels with the addition of three, new Jones Act-compliant container ships.
The vessels will feature a next-generation, LNG-ready design that is optimized for energy efficiency and emissions reduction. Equipped with “green ship technology” and dual fuel engines, the ships will be able to operate using either conventional marine fuels or liquefied natural gas (LNG).
The new LNG-powered container ships play a key role in Matson’s emissions reduction strategy. The company set corporate goals to achieve a 40% reduction in Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) fleet emissions by 2030 and net-zero Scope 1 GHG emissions by 2050. Kongsberg Maritime will supply a range of integrated technologies designed to optimize energy use and reduce emissions. Notably, each of the three new container ships will be equipped with a Kongsberg Maritime Hybrid Electrical System packaged solution that includes a Corvus Energy ESS.
Each ship will be outfitted with a 1492 kWh Corvus Orca system, a system installed onboard more than 700 maritime vessels today. Construction is underway at Hanwha Philly Shipyard for the first of the three new container ships, with vessels scheduled for delivery to Matson in 2026 and 2027.
Parkburn, Scantrol Collaborate for OSV Performance in Ultra-Deep Waters
In the demanding environment of ultra-deep waters, Parkburn Precision Handling Systems and Norway’s Scantrol AS joined forces to deliver a solution, enabling Stabbert Maritime Group's Offshore Support Vessel (OSV) Ocean Guardian to achieve successful operations since delivery more than two years ago.
In 2021, Parkburn established an OEM agreement with Scantrol to incorporate its mTrack AHC Controller into its winch packages. Scantrol is dedicated to "motion compensation" and has delivered over 300 AHC systems around the world. The mTrack AHC Controller's flexibility and precision have been key to its success across different industries, and it can be easily configured for new applications
Part of the client design brief required the fiber rope to operate with deck temperatures exceeding 40°C, spooling efficiently under full load or an empty hook at maximum speed, and sustaining extended periods in active heave mode. After researching the matter, Parkburn selected Hampidjan Advants TechIce rope—an engineered rope combining the best of Technora and Dyneema, with successful performance.
Brunvoll Expands Tunnel Thruster Range
Brunvoll expands its product range of tunnel thrusters with its largest thruster to date, driven by the cruise industry’s push to build larger ships. The first delivery of this new size is for three cruise vessels [with an undisclosed shipyard and shipowner] where each vessel will feature four tunnel thrusters. Brunvoll’s delivery for the vessels consists of in total 12 tunnel thrusters of the new FU135-series. These thrusters will have a power output of 4,000 kW each and have a controllable pitch propeller with a diameter of 3.5m. The tunnel thrusters will also be delivered with tunnel extensions cut to the hulls shape for easy installation and integration at the shipyard. The new FU135-series offers a wide power range, with a power output up to 5,100 kW dependent on use. This new size of tunnel thruster has been developed based on trends in market with slightly larger cruise vessel and that Brunvoll sees continuous growth in the shipbuilding market for these types of units in the years to come. The cruise passenger levels have reached pre-covid levels and forecasted to grow with 11 percent annually until 2030.
Wattlab Launches SolarDeck
Wattlab introduced its SolarDeck – a modular and scalable system of deck-mounted solar panels that is designed to yield "significant reductions" in fuel consumption and CO2 emissions – for the seagoing shipping industry, with an expected ROI of 3-5 years. Established in 2017, Wattlab has spent its first years of operations focusing on the inland shipping sector with its Solar Flatrack, a modular solar energy system consisting of movable and stackable integrated solar panels and inverters. To date, Wattlab’s SolarHatches have been installed on more than 25 inland shipping vessels. In collaboration with the Dutch Organization for Applied Scientific Research TNO and international shipping company Vertom, Wattlab has spent the previous 18 months developing and testing the new system on board Vertom’s 7,280-dwt general purpose dry cargo vessel Anette, in a project co-financed by the European Union’s Just Transition Fund. Based on the test results (Vertom’s Anette is 119 metres long and 14 metres wide), Wattlab predicts reductions of 20 MT fuel and 68 MT CO₂ emissions per year for this coaster-type.
RiverTough Tailshaft Bearing
Thordon Bearings RiverTough tailshaft bearing solution recently surpassed 500 installations in the workboat sector. Primarily a retrofit solution but also increasingly specified for newbuilds, RiverTough is designed for coastal and inland waterways, where conditions are typically muddy and abrasive. The solution, applied in combination with hard-coated nickel-chrome-boron (NiCrB) Thordon shaft sleeves, is custom designed for the harshest operating environments. Workboat operators serving the Mississippi River, U.S.A., have reported wear rates of just 0.07–0.1 mm (0.003–0.004 inches) over 6,000–7,000 hours of annual use. Uptake has been particularly strong in the U.S., where two strategically located warehouses – in New Orleans (LA), and Paducah (KY) – have facilitated more than 400 installations to date. Accounting for over 60 more, South America is another strong market for RiverTough.
Viking’s YouSafe: Immersion Suits Designed for Women
Viking Life-Saving Equipment launched what it reports to be the first Crew Transfer Vessel (CTV) immersion suit in the world designed for women working in offshore wind energy, using guidance from industry leaders Ørsted, Siemens and Vestas. The VIKING YouSafe Cyclone suit joins a growing portfolio of VIKING PPE whose fit and features reflect the safety needs of female seafarers, pilots and technicians in the marine and offshore industries.
Delivered in high-vis GORE-TEX NARVIK, the female-fit YouSafe Cyclone suit is approved to the same dual SOLAS/MED and CE/ISO standard as the male version and is available in multiple sizes. Common features include compatibility with all standard offshore harnesses, durable Neoprene cuffs and neck seal, retro-reflective piping for increased visibility in dark surroundings, and a maintenance free zipper.
However, ratios and cut are redesigned for shorter torsos, and different hip and chest proportions, and for a range of smaller sizes that avoid the risk of snagging in fixtures and fittings. The sleek looking design also offers a high level of comfort and enhances the safety of women when stepping or jumping to/off the platform, climbing the tower or moving around the nacelle. In addition, the suit includes integral braces, which hold suit pants for free leg movement when climbing and allow the wearer to doff its top part to move around freely.
Bio-Food Grade Air Tool Lubricants
Renewable Lubricants patented, ultimately biodegradable Bio-Food Grade Air Tool Lubricants claim to have better natural lubricity than petroleum-based oils and they contain ingredients which are “Generally Regarded as Safe” (GRAS), are tasteless and odorless, so they do not impart any unwanted properties to the food products being manufactured. These bio-based, food-grade lubricants do not harm the air, water, soil, or work environment if there is a spill or leak, making them safer for the environment and the employees using them (especially if the air tool being used leaves an oil mist in the air). They emulsify water for improved lubricity and corrosion protection in moist conditions. Ideal for both rotary and reciprocating air tools, Bio-Food Grade Air Tool Lubricants can be fed through an airline lubricator or with a squirt directly into the tool through the quick coupling air connection. Available in ISO 22 and 32 weights, they feature low toxicity and super high viscosity index of the HOBS.
Bio-Food Grade Air Tool Lubricants meet the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 2013 Vessel General Permit (VGP) guidelines for Environmentally Acceptable Lubricants (EALs) and should be used where low toxicity, biodegradability, and non-bioaccumulation properties are required.
