Floating sculpture on Sheffield & Tinsley Canal gets thumbs up

Planning permission granted for ambitious artwork by Alex Chinneck. We are delighted to confirm that a new floating sculpture by internationally renowned artist Alex Chinneck has been granted planning permission. The ambitious new commission will be installed on the Tinsley Flight, close to Tinsley Marina later this year and is the first time the artist…

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Aqua superPower Leads the World’s First Vessel-to-Grid Demonstration Project

Southampton, UK – 15th May 2024 – In a groundbreaking initiative, Aqua superPower is spearheading the Virtual Bunkering for Electric Vessels (VBEV) demonstration, marking the world’s first vessel-to-grid project. This transformative project leverages the success of the previous Clean Maritime Demonstration Competition 2 (CMDC2) feasibility study, showcasing how electric vessel batteries can provide energy storage…

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Berlin’s oldest passenger vessel enters a new green era powered by Torqeedo

Berlin’s oldest passenger vessel enters a new green era powered by Torqeedo Torqeedo’s Customized Solutions team converted the 138-year-old Kaiser Friedrich to electric power, saving over 150 liters of diesel per operating hour. The massive, 100-ton steamer is powered by twin Deep Blue 50i motors and a 400 kWh Deep Blue battery bank. The historic…

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His Majesty King Charles III confirmed as patron of Canal & River Trust

We are honoured that His Majesty King Charles III has announced his Patronage following a review of Royal Patronages conducted after His Majesty’s accession to the throne. As the former Prince of Wales, His Majesty had previously been our Patron since we were founded in 2012. His Majesty has had a long interest in waterways…

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