Green Marine
LNG fuel conversion and jumboization: Partners win BV AiP for new boxship retrofit concept
GTT, Alwena Shipping and CHI Zhoushan have received AiP from BV for a new concept, combining LNG retrofit and jumboization applied to large containerships.
LR approves Norwegian zero-emission self-unloading bulker
Norwegian shipowner Egil Ulvan Rederi has secured Approval in Principle (AiP) from maritime classification society Lloyd’s Register (LR) for its zero-emission self-discharging hydrogen-fueled bulk carrier.
Methanol Institute welcomes TotalEnergies as new member
TotalEnergies Marine Fuels, French energy major’s bunkering unit, has joined the Methanol Institute (MI), a global trade association for the methanol industry.
Spotted: World’s largest hospital ship calling in Rotterdam
Global Mercy, the world’s largest hospital ship, will be in Rotterdam from 28 February to 14 March for the final outfitting ahead of its departure on the mission in West Africa.
Germany to break free from Russian gas with two LNG terminals
Germany has revealed plans to build two liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminals in the near future in an effort to reduce its dependence on Russian gas.
UN bodies outline critical actions to end seafarer crisis
Four UN organisations have issued a joint statement calling for global collaboration to overcome the crew change crisis that at times during the COVID-19 pandemic has left more than 400,00 seafarers stranded at sea.
Two Ukrainian commercial ships seized by Russians, Ukraine says
Two more Ukrainian commercial vessels with crews onboard have been seized by the Russian Navy in the northwestern part of the Black Sea amid Russia’s military attack on Ukraine.
RMC starts construction of Spirit of Tasmania LNG-fueled ferry
Finnish shipbuilder Rauma Marine (RMC) has started the construction of the first of two RoPax car and passenger ferries that the Australian shipping company Spirit of Tasmania ordered.
CMA CGM, DB Schenker fueling green container transport
Logistics companies DB Schenker and CMA CGM are moving towards decarbonising ocean freight by joining forces to offer green container transport, which immediately reduces the environmental footprint of maritime transport.
Hagland Shipping orders 3rd battery-hybrid self-unloader
Norwegian shipping company Hagland Shipping has signed a contract with Dutch shipyard Royal Bodewes for the construction of one additional 5,000 dwt self-discharging bulk carrier.
Terntank takes delivery of second fossil-free hybrid tanker
Swedish tanker operator Terntank has taken delivery of the second 100% biofuel compatible chemical and product tanker that emits no greenhouse gases or carbon particulates during port operations.
In focus: Energy system transformation gathers pace with government-backed innovations
Among numerous energy transition initiatives, the ones that stood out the most this week were enacted by governments which truly do have the power to bring about the long-overdue upgrade to our energy landscape.
Winds of change to sweep through German seaports
The world is moving away from fossil fuels and so is the maritime industry. Ports — being an important maritime segment — are facing significant changes. For the German port sector, the transformation is seen as a mammoth task that lies ahead.
Turkish bulker hit by bomb off Odessa arrives in Turkey
A Turkish-owned, Marshall Islands-flagged bulk carrier was hit by a bomb off the coast of Odessa, Ukraine, on 24 February 2022.