New PaxOcean Shipyard Opened in Singapore
PaxOcean, a part of Kuok Maritime Group (KMG), has opened a new S$200 million shipyard at 5 Jalan Samulun (5JS).The shipyard, situated in the Jurong Industrial Estate, spans 17.26 hectares and features two large graving docks, one floating dock, expanded quayside capacity, and dedicated, integrated workshops to support complex and high-value maritime and offshore assets. The build took two years and…
Mitsui Develops Overhang Permanent Magnet Shaft Generator
Mitsui E&S and Taiyo Electric have developed an Overhang Permanent Magnet Shaft Generating System for large marine engines.Unlike Taiyo Electric’s conventional shaft generators installed on intermediate shafts, this new system is mounted on the fore end of the main engine. This configuration minimizes the impact on engine room layout and stern hull design, contributing to improved fuel efficiency and enhanced energy-saving performance for vessels.In addition…
Singapore University Leads New Ammonia Engine Project
A new research project at the National University of Singapore (NUS) aims to accelerate the decarbonization of the global shipping industry through the development of next-generation ammonia-fueled marine engines with high efficiency and near-zero emissions.The project focuses on a novel in-cylinder reforming gas recirculation (IRGR) engine concept designed to address key limitations that have so far…
Norway Expects More Russian Spying in the Arctic
Norwegian security services said they expect Russia to step up its spying on Norway this year, with a focus on the Arctic, and Moscow may commit acts of sabotage aimed at undermining Oslo's support for Ukraine.Norway, an ally of Ukraine and Europe's top supplier of pipeline gas, has been increasingly concerned that Russian intelligence agencies could target its energy infrastructure, either physically…