Green Marine
Shell’s Prelude FLNG risked major failure due to power issues
Australia’s offshore security regulator NOPSEMA said Shell’s Prelude FLNG facility risked the “catastrophic failure” in December due to a power outage.
Piriou to build TOWT’s wind-powered cargo ship
French shipyard Piriou has secured a contract with a sailing freight transport company TransOceanic Wind Transport (TOWT) for the design studies and the construction of an 81-metre sailing cargo ship.
T&E: EU carbon pricing to exempt heavily polluting ship types
Over 25 million tonnes of CO2 – equivalent to the total CO2 emissions of Denmark – are exempt from the EU’s proposed carbon price for shipping, a new Transport & Environment (T&E) study shows.
Maersk sets new target to deliver net zero by 2040
Danish container logistics giant A.P. Moller – Maersk has set ambitious targets for the entire group to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in 2040 – one decade ahead of its initial 2050 ambition.
Port of Barcelona issues tender for shore power supply at BEST terminal
Port of Barcelona has launched a tender process as part of a pilot project to ensure onshore power supply for ships calling at BEST.
Hydrogen-powered USV designer joins UK Chamber of Shipping
ACUA Ocean, a clean maritime startup, has joined the UK Chamber of Shipping, the trade association of the UK shipping industry that gathers around 200 members.
MSC CEO: Collaboration is key to reaching decarbonization goals
Collaboration is key in order to achieve the aspirational decarbonization goals set out by the shipping industry, according to Soren Toft, CEO of Swiss container shipping major Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC).
TECO 2030, Gen2 Energy team up for green hydrogen projects
Norwegian cleantech company TECO 2030 and its compatriot energy firm Gen2 Energy have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to cooperate on relevant projects where green hydrogen is needed for fuel cells.
Ørsted joins Liquid Wind on FlagshipONE e-methanol project
Offshore wind developer Ørsted will buy a 45% share of power-to-fuel developer Liquid Wind’s FlagshipONE e-methanol project in Sweden to decarbonise the maritime sector.
Wilhelmsen Ship Management takes 80% stake in Ahrenkiel Tankers
Singapore-based ship manager Wilhelmsen Ship Management has signed an agreement to acquire a majority stake in Germany’s Ahrenkiel Tankers, strengthening its position in the tanker market.
Wilson acquires 11 bulk carriers under Arkon deal
Norwegian short-sea operator Wilson has entered into an agreement to purchase eleven bulk carriers under the lease contract signed with German Arkon Shipping in 2020.
Antwerp-Zeebrugge port merger gets green light in Belgium
The Competition College of the Belgian Competition Authority (BMA) has approved the merger between the Port of Antwerp and the Port of Zeebrugge.
Denmark launches new strategy to make shipping greener
Danish Shipping has unveiled a new strategy for the next three years in an effort to accelerate the global green transition of shipping.
New dry bulk operator and pool launches in Greece
A new venture combining a dry bulk operator and a pool manager with an initial focus on the Panamax market has launched in Athens, Greece.