Classification society Lloyd’s Register (LR) has awarded approval in principle (AiP) to Hong Kong-based containership lessor Seaspan Corporation for its dual-fuel ammonia-powered next-generation feeder ship design.
AtoB@C Shipping, a Sweden-based subsidiary of Finnish shipping company ESL Shipping, has taken delivery of Aquamar, its fourth plug-in hybrid newbuilding.
Ahead of the Marine Environment Protection Committee’s (MEPC 82) session, the International Association of Dry Cargo Shipowners (INTERCARGO) has submitted a series of proposals to the International Maritime Organization (IMO), calling for revisions of the Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII). INTERCARGO
ClassNK has released the third edition of its guidelines for liquefied hydrogen carriers, which cover “essential” details to examine the safety of liquefied hydrogen carriers to spur related technological developments.
On September 16, 2024, Eco Umande, a containership powered by green methanol, docked at Lithuania’s Klaipėda Port, marking the beginning of a new era in sustainable shipping in Europe.
COSCO Shipping Specialized Carriers, a unit of China’s COSCO Shipping Group, has taken delivery of and christened the second vessel in its 62,000 dwt series of multi-purpose (MPP) heavy lift vessels—the MV Yuan Fu. Following the earlier delivery of its sister-vessel, the Guang Fu, the Liberia-flagge
Danish shipping company Norden and global mining company BHP have signed an agreement for 100% biofuel (B100) to be used by Norden’s ship on a voyage from Hay Point, Australia, to Rotterdam, Netherlands.
Global towage provider Svitzer has signed a contract with Turkish shipyard Uzmar Shipbuilding for the construction of the “world-first” battery-methanol tug.
Canadian ferry operator BC Ferries has unveiled plans to order five of seven new environmentally friendly vessels for its busiest routes, with the remaining two to be built in a later phase.
A Global Center for Maritime Decarbonization-led consortium has conducted what is said to be “the world’s first” ship-to-ship transfers of ammonia at anchorages within the Port of Dampier.
For the first time ever, port terminal operator SAAM Terminals has certified all of its Chilean ports’ carbon emissions quantification and reduction in 2023, having collectively cut over 9,000 metric tons of CO2. As per SAAM Terminals, the operator’s Chilean ports, namely the Antofagasta, Iquique, S
Dutch towage and maritime company KOTUG has received an order from compatriot sand handling and transport specialist ROS for the delivery of a fully electric pusher tug.
Bermuda-based shipowner and operator Höegh LNG has changed its name to Höegh Evi to reflect the recent expansion of its focus beyond liquified natural gas (LNG) import terminals and encompass innovative and tangible clean energy solutions.
In response to serious breaches of maritime regulations, the UAE Federal Maritime Administration (FMA) has banned a Dubai-based bunker supplier from operating within its waters and ports after an investigation revealed the supplier had engaged in unlawful bunkering practices. As disclosed, OCEANEXL
