Green Marine

Boosted by new contracts, Esvagt hiring 50 new seafarers
Esvagt has revealed that recent new contract awards for its fleet mean that the company is now on the hunt for 50 new seafarers.

EU maritime transport to increase in coming years. So will GHG emissions.
To remain competitive while reducing pollution and climate impacts, EU maritime transport must continue investing in sustainable new technologies, and adopting digital solutions and automation processes, a new report concluded.

Jiangnan Shipyard chooses GTT tank design for Jovo’s LNG carrier
French containment specialist GTT has received a tank design order from the Chinese Jiangnan Shipyard for Chinese ship-owner Jovo’s LNG carrier.

Capital Product Partners boosts fleet with 3 energy-efficient LNG carriers
Greece-based shipowner Capital Product Partners L.P. (CPLP) has agreed to acquire three 174,000 cbm latest generation X-DF LNG carriers from CGC Operating Corp.

The era of methanol as marine fuel is here
As the shipping industry continues to seek the best possible fuel alternatives, methanol is emerging as a promising marine fuel on the sector’s decarbonization journey.

Everfuel to supply green hydrogen for TECO 2030’s fuel cells
Danish green hydrogen fuel provider Everfuel has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Norway’s cleantech company TECO 2030 for the delivery of green hydrogen to fuel TECO 2030’s fuel cells and fuel cell-based power generators in remote areas.

Alfa Laval ready to support industry’s methanol era
Swedish company Alfa Laval is developing a range of methanol solutions to support the maritime decarbonization goals.

METIS, Carl Baguhn want to greenify existing ships
Maritime data analytics specialist METIS Cyberspace Technology SA and diesel engine repair specialist Carl Baguhn GmbH & Co. KG have established a long-term strategic partnership to improve the environmental performance of existing ships and land-based power plants.

Concordia Maritime sells IMOIIMAX duo
Swedish tanker shipping company Concordia Maritime has decided to strengthen its liquidity by selling two IMOIIMAX vessels — Stena Image and Stena Important.

HHI starts work on PGNiG-chartered LNG carrier
South Korean shipyard Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) held a steel-cutting ceremony for the first out of four LNG carriers that Norway’s shipping company Knutsen charted to Poland’s LNG importer PGNiG.

Jadroplov orders up to three bulk carriers in fleet renewal push
Croatian dry bulk owner Jadroplov has signed a deal with an undisclosed Chinese shipbuilder for the construction of two 63,000 DWT bulkers.

Bunker One HVO biodiesel for Molslinjen ferries
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Kiel Canal needs flexible dues system, study suggests
The creation of a flexible Kiel Canal dues system would ensure that shipping companies choose the route through the canal, a new study found.

Vesconite Bearing joins International Windship Association
The International Windship Association (IWSA) has welcomed polymer supplier Vesconite Bearing as its newest member.