China’s world-first drone carrier is a new ‘marine species’ using AI for unmanned maritime intelligence
Unmanned ship launched on Wednesday can carry dozens of drones, unmanned ships and submersibles to create a powerful ocean research tool, state journal says
88-metre vessel can reportedly quickly intercept, besiege and expel invasive targets
A new energy storage system can store solar power for nearly two decades
Researchers from Sweden’s Chalmers University of Technology designed an energy system that stores solar energy in liquid form for up to 18 years, a press statement reveals. With the help of scientists from China’s Shanghai Jiao Tong University, the Chalmers team has tested its device, called the Molecular Solar…
A new all-electric cargo ship with a massive 2.4 MWh battery pack launches in China
Ground transport is currently leading the transition to electric propulsion, but maritime transport is now starting to see its share of electrification. We have recently reported on several large ferries going all-electric and now a massive cargo ship in China has been officially launched with a battery powertrain. The ship…
Cavotec supports sustainable development of China’s cruise sector
As ports, shipping lines, and authorities in China strive to reduce emissions from shipping, our innovative shore power technologies are playing a key role in delivering substantive change. As highlighted in a recent Cruise Industry News report, China could ultimately be the world’s largest cruise market….