First Dutch zero-emission inland vessel starts op
Sustainable inland shipping company Zero Emission Services (ZES) BV has started operations with the Alphenaar, the first Dutch inland vessel to use interchangeable energy containers for propulsion. The...
View ArticleWorld’s 1st LNG-powered VLCC kicks off sea trials
The world's first liquefied natural gas (LNG)-fuelled very large crude carrier (VLCC) has commenced its sea trials in Chinese waters, after completing the construction phase. The post World’s 1st...
View ArticleLR, Inmarsat join forces to simplify remote ship surveys
The UK-based classification society Lloyd's Register (LR) and compatriot satellite communications provider Inmarsat have partnered up to provide a connectivity solution that will address challenges...
View ArticleABS to class Maersk’s methanol-fuelled vessels
U.S. classification and technical advisory services provider ABS has revealed that Maersk's new carbon-neutral methanol-powered fleet is to be built to ABS Class. The post ABS to class Maersk’s...
View ArticleDFDS eyes its 1st green vessel by 2025
Danish ferry and logistics company DFDS revealed plans to launch its first green vessel no later than 2025. The post DFDS eyes its 1st green vessel by 2025 appeared first on Offshore Energy.
View ArticleJapanese, Russian firms to jointly develop dual-fuel methanol carrier
Japanese shipping major Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) and compatriot general trading company Marubeni Corporation have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Russian government and companies...
View ArticleGTT scores LNG tank design order from Hyundai Samho
French LNG containment specialist GTT has received an order for the tank design of two new LNG carriers from the Korean shipyard Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries (HSHI). The post GTT scores LNG tank...
View ArticleMaersk invests in US startup to secure green bio-methanol production
Danish shipping major A.P. Moller – Maersk has decided to invest in California-based WasteFuel, a start-up focused on turning waste into sustainable aviation fuel, green bio-methanol, and renewable...
View ArticleJapan completes fleet operation center for crewless autonomous surface ships
Thirty Japanese companies have completed the construction of a fleet operation center (FOC) in Makuhari, Chiba city, to provide onshore support for crewless maritime autonomous surface ships. The post...
View ArticleEU wants to demonstrate zero-emission ships by 2030
The partnership board of the Zero-Emission Waterborne Transport has adopted a strategy which will enable Europe to demonstrate deployable zero-emission maritime and inland ships by 2030. The post EU...
View ArticleSEA-LNG: LNG-fueled vessels to account for 30% of orders in 2021
The multi-sector industry coalition SEA-LNG recognizes significant growth in LNG-fueled vessels orders in 2021 and expects this trend to continue. The post SEA-LNG: LNG-fueled vessels to account for...
View ArticleSINTEF commits to solving challenges related to ammonia as marine fuel
Norway-based research organization SINTEF intends to work on solving research hurdles linked to the use of ammonia as a zero-emission fuel for the shipping sector. The post SINTEF commits to solving...
View ArticleAIDA Cruises aims to have carbon-neutral fleet by 2040
German cruise line AIDA Cruises, part of Carnival Corporation, wants its fleet to be zero-emission by 2040, ten years ahead of the climate targets set by the International Maritime Organization (IMO)....
View ArticleMOL signs transition loan contract for Japan’s first LNG-fueled ferries
Japanese shipping company Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) has concluded a syndicated transition loan contract for two LNG-fueled ferries, Sunflower Kurenai and Sunflower Murasaki. The post MOL signs...
View ArticleGOGL orders three dual-fuel ready bulkers
Bermuda-registered, Norway-based dry bulk shipping company Golden Ocean Group Limited (GOGL) has entered into an agreement for the construction of three latest generation 85,000 dwt Eco-type Kamsarmax...
View ArticleWorld’s largest boxship says hi to Hamburg
On 8 September 2021, the Megamax container ship Ever Ace called at the Port of Hamburg for the first time with the evening‘s high tide. The post World’s largest boxship says hi to Hamburg appeared...
View ArticleWindship Technology secures DNV’s AiP for triple-wing design
British company Windship Technology has received approval in principle (AiP) from classification society DNV GL for its patented triple-wing rig. The post Windship Technology secures DNV’s AiP for...
View ArticleCMA CGM, AD Ports to build new terminal at Khalifa Port
French container shipping major CMA CGM and the UAE-based port operator Abu Dhabi Ports (AD Ports) have signed a 35-year concession agreement to develop a new terminal in Abu Dhabi. The post CMA CGM,...
View ArticleNYK to develop concept design for “ammonia ready” LNG-fueled ship
Japan's shipowner Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK) Line has joined forces with compatriot company MTI Co. and Finnish maritime consulting and engineering firm Elomatic Oy for the development of a concept...
View ArticleLookout Maritime, Anglo-Eastern form sustainability-driven partnership
Lookout Maritime, a new company formed to drive decarbonisation and wider sustainability within the shipping industry, has formed a strategic partnership with Hong Kong-based ship management company...
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