UK-based wind propulsion technology provider BAR Technologies has received an order for its propulsion system to be installed on two new long-range 2 (LR2) dual-fuel tankers operated by compatriot shipping company Union Maritime.
The European Commission (EC) has wrapped up its probe into suspected fraud involving Chinese biodiesel imports flagged by Germany two years ago, uncovering certain systemic flaws and vowing corrective action. Specifically, the EC said that it has unearthed some weaknesses in the way certification au
Australian manufacturer of high-speed catamaran ferries Incat Tasmania has been selected to design and build two new battery-electric ferries for Danish ferry operator Molslinjen.
H2Mare, a project focused on researching the offshore production of green hydrogen and other power-to-X (PtX) products from wind energy, has launched a floating test platform to demonstrate a complete PtX process chain for sustainable fuels in Bremerhaven, Germany.
Tsuneishi Heavy Industries (THI), a Philippines-headquartered manufacturing base of Japan’s shipbuilding major Tsuneishi Shipbuilding, has launched what it claims is “the world’s first” methanol dual-fuel Kamsarmax bulk carrier. The vessel, which hit the water on July 17 at the Slipway No. 2 at THI,
Scandlines’ zero direct emissions ferry wraps up 2nd sea trials
Italian shipping player Grimaldi has named and launched its first ammonia-ready pure car and truck carrier (PCTC) built at China Merchants Heavy Industries.
French classification society Bureau Veritas (BV) has issued approval in principle (AiP) to SECO MARINE, a provider of low-carbon power and propulsion systems, for its compressed hydrogen storage system designed for integration within underdeck space on board vessels.
South Africa is determined to decarbonize its maritime industry and has outlined plans to implement key International Maritime Organization (IMO) regulations on shipping emissions and establish a national task force and action plan to drive the effort.
The keel for Bibby Marine’s hybrid methanol battery-powered commissioning service operation vessel (eCSOV), which will serve the offshore wind industry, has been laid at the Armon Shipyard in Vigo, Spain. When announcing the vessel construction in early 2024, Bibby Marine said this would be “the wor
Japanese ‘big three’ shipping companies Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL), Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line), and Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K Line), along with the Japanese Shipowners’ Association (JSA), have initiated discussions to donate a large-sized training vessel to the Japan Agency of Maritime E
Van Oord has placed an order with a Chinese shipyard for two next-generation subsea rock installation vessels that will be capable of operating on methanol. The vessels, to be constructed by Yantai CIMC Raffles Offshore in China, will be equipped with a loading capacity of 35,000 tons, will be capab
Taiwanese shipping company Yang Ming Marine Transport Corporation has unveiled the order of seven 15,000 TEU liquefied natural gas (LNG) dual-fuel containerships at South Korea’s shipyard Hanwa Ocean.
The Dutch shortsea ship operator and logistics company Longship has welcomed its fourth diesel-electric general cargo ship built by Atlas Shipyard Türkiye.
