Green Marine
Construction begins on Royal Caribbean’s 1st LNG-powered cruise ship
Finnish shipbuilder Meyer Turku has started construction on Icon of the Seas, Royal Caribbean International’s first LNG-powered cruise vessel.
Hydrogen – the coolest thing you can put on a ship
Hydrogen (LH2), be it blue, or green, is at the heart of the energy transition talks taking place around the globe, especially as major economies of the world pledge to become net-zero nations. Building up the hydrogen society has been a hot potato for decades and the switch from coal, fossil fuels,
Zvezda lays keel for lead Arctic LNG 2 carrier
On 15 June 2021, Zvezda Shipbuilding Complex hosted a keel laying ceremony for a new Arctic LNG carrier ordered by energy shipping company PAO Sovcomflot (SCF Group).
DNV: Nuclear power might offer a pathway to reach IMO GHG targets
A fusion-powered container vessel offers potential for lower transport cost, faster service, and zero emissions to air, DNV said in its Technology Progress Report on key energy systems technologies aimed at meeting global decarbonization targets. One of those technologies includes nuclear power, whi
Mayflower Autonomous Ship begins transatlantic voyage
The Mayflower Autonomous Ship (MAS) has started its historic transatlantic voyage as part of the Mayflower 400 commemorations.
Largest shipping lines post record profit jump in Q1 2021
The combined EBIT in the first qurter of 2021 of all reporting carriers was a staggering $16.19 billion, a new report published by Sea Intelligence shows.
Registration open for Offshore Energy 2021
The registration for Offshore Energy Exhibition & Conference 2021 is now live! The event, to be held on 26 & 27 October in Amsterdam RAI, the Netherlands, will attract thousands of offshore professionals and hundreds of exhibiting companies. Go to registration.offshore-energy.biz to register.
IMO’s carbon measures face backlash as too weak
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has adopted efficiency measures to reduce carbon intensity from ships, targeting a 1.5 % annual ship CO2 intensity cut between 2023-2026. The measures are expected to result in an estimated 11% improvement by 2026 compared to 2019 levels and will take th
European Council OKs extension of Danish tax cut for shore power
The European Council has approved an extension of the Danish scheme for reduced tax charges for shore power for ships until June 2027. The scheme, which was due to expire in June this year, is being extended amid considerable backing from Danish shipping companies. The extension of the scheme for on
GasLog Partners signs charter deals with Total and Shell
GasLog’s New York-listed spinoff GasLog Partners has signed charter agreements with leading global energy producers Total and Shell.
LNG carrier Aristarchos delivered to Capital Gas
Greece’s Capital Gas Ship Management has taken delivery of Cheniere-chartered LNG carrier Aristarchos, built by South Korea’s Hyundai Heavy Industries.
GasLog’s LNG newbuild GasLog Wellington delivered
LNG shipper GasLog has welcomed its Cheniere-chartered LNG newbuild GasLog Wellington, arriving from Samsung Heavy Industries shipyard.
Construction on Neoline’s 1st sailing cargo ship to start this summer
Neoline, a French shipowner offering carbon-free shipping services, has signed a letter of intent (LOI) with compatriot company Neopolia Mobility for the construction of Neoline’s first 136-meter sailing cargo ship.
EU okays PSA Breakbulk-Coil Terminal deal
The European Commission has approved the acquisition of joint control over Belgium-based PSA Breakbulk NV and Coil Terminal NV by Singapore’s PSA International and Austria’s Felbermayr Holding.