ABS forms group to address safety issues on ageing global FPSO fleet
The American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) has brought together leading companies in the FPSO sector to address the safety challenges produced by an ageing fleet. The post ABS forms group to address safety...
View ArticleJapan: Ill-fated wood chip carrier had 1,700 tons oil on board
Wood chip carrier Crimson Polaris, which broke into two pieces after running aground off Japan earlier this week, had about 1,700 tons of oil on board. The post Japan: Ill-fated wood chip carrier had...
View ArticleHMM posts “highest profit ever” in H1 2021
South Korean shipping major HMM reported KRW 2408.2 billion ($2 billion) operating profit, "the highest ever" in the first half of 2021. The post HMM posts “highest profit ever” in H1 2021 appeared...
View ArticleSamsung Heavy delivers Celsius Carolina LNG tanker
South Korea’s Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) has delivered Celsius Carolina, the last of four LNG tankers it built for Denmark’s Celsius Shipping. The post Samsung Heavy delivers Celsius Carolina LNG...
View ArticleCostly environmental regulations boost ship scrapping
Costly environmental regulations recently introduced by the UN maritime body International Maritime Organization (IMO) are among the main factors for increased ship demolitions this year. The post...
View ArticleShips violating IMO 2020 to face penalties in Sierra Leone
Ships calling to ports in Sierra Leone could face serious fines if found in violation of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) 2020 measures, BIMCO reported. The post Ships violating IMO 2020...
View ArticlePort of Corpus Christi, HEP eye carbon-neutral (blue) hydrogen production...
The US Port of Corpus Christi Authority and compatriot energy company Howard Midstream Energy Partners (HEP) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) as they intend to convert Howard’s Javelina...
View ArticleIn focus: Energy transition steadily gaining pace across the globe
The offshore energy sector has this week witnessed the unwavering nature of energy transition which is bound to continue - hopefully at an accelerated pace – as the nature itself steps up its cries for...
View ArticleNew green ammonia firm launched in Norway
HEGRA, a company that aims to electrify and decarbonize the ammonia plant at Herøya and enable large-scale green ammonia production, was launched in Norway on 16 August 2021. The post New green ammonia...
View ArticleNCLH teams up with PortMiami on shore power
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH) has partnered with Miami-Dade County to make the new Cruise Terminal B and homeporting ships shore power-ready by fall 2023. The post NCLH teams up with PortMiami...
View ArticleSEACOR Holdings completes acquisition of USSC
Florida-based holding company SEACOR Holdings Inc. has wrapped up its acquisition of U.S. Shipping Corp (USSC), a privately-owned provider of long-haul marine transportation for chemical and petroleum...
View ArticleOdfjell exits gas carrier business
Odfjell Gas Shipowning AS, part of Norwegian shipping and tank terminal company Odfjell SE, has entered into a transaction agreement with Singapore-based ship owner and operator BW Epic Kosan Ltd....
View ArticlePort of Vancouver eyes new vessel traffic system to cut CO2 footprint
The Port of Vancouver, the largest port in Canada, has revealed that it will work with partners to design a new collaborative system to manage marine vessel traffic and optimize the supply chain flow....
View ArticleTECO 2030, Greenstat join hands to develop hydrogen value chain
Norway's cleantech company TECO 2030 has signed a letter of intent with compatriot energy company Greenstat to cooperate on relevant projects with the aim of developing a complete hydrogen value chain....
View ArticleDanaos inks charter deals for 10 vessels
Athens-based containership owner and operator Danaos Corporation has signed charter agreements for ten vessels for a charter period of 3 to 4 years. The post Danaos inks charter deals for 10 vessels...
View ArticlePort of Kiel invests in solar power to become climate neutral
Germany's Port of Kiel is increasing its own production of climate-friendly solar energy as it equipped its cruise terminal Ostseekai with photovoltaic modules. The post Port of Kiel invests in solar...
View ArticleGEG, Proman to build renewable power to methanol plant in Scotland
UK port operator Global Energy Group (GEG) has entered into an agreement with Swiss-based integrated energy company Proman to develop a renewable power to methanol plant utilising local sources of...
View ArticleBoluda welcomes 2 more eco-friendly harbour tugs for Port of Zeebrugge...
Boluda Towage Europe, a subsidiary of shipping company Boluda Corporación Marítima, has taken delivery of two new low-emission harbour tugs. The post Boluda welcomes 2 more eco-friendly harbour tugs...
View ArticleMISC, BCGDV co-invest in 3 startups to disrupt shipping industry with deep tech
BCG Digital Ventures (BCGDV), a California-based digital business-building and corporate innovation arm of Boston Consulting Group (BCG), and Malaysia's shipping company MISC Group have unveiled a...
View ArticleGoal Zero consortium to develop fully electric cargo vessel for MPA
The Goal Zero consortium has been awarded funding by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and Singapore Maritime Institute (SMI) to develop, deploy and commercialise a fully electric...
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