Dutch shipping company Future Proof Shipping (FPS) has launched the first hydrogen-powered zero-emissions inland container ship, H2 Barge 1, in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. The official launch of H2 Barge 1 took place in Rotterdam on 25 May. Future Proof Shipping’s zero-emissions 110m x 11.45m inland
The cruise industry is pushing forward with the uptake of alternative fuels as part of its decarbonization efforts, with 65 percent of the current orderbook being capable of running on alternative fuels, data from Clarksons shows. What is more, the focus of the newbuilding intertest has shifted to s
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Norwegian automation specialist Høglund Marine Solutions has been contracted to undertake integrated automation system (IAS) retrofit onboard Color Line’s cruise ship Color Fantasy.
Norwegian supplier TMC Compressors (TMC) has been contracted to supply marine compressed air systems for two liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers under construction for Greek shipowner Maran Gas Maritime.
The Port of Rotterdam is getting a new CEO after almost ten years. Namely, Boudewijn Siemons will be appointed interim CEO of the Port of Rotterdam Authority effective 15 July 2023, taking over the reins from Allard Castelein, who is stepping down as CEO after nearly a decade. Siemons is currently t
Danish offshore wind developer Ørsted has started the construction of FlagshipONE, Europe’s largest e-methanol project. The groundbreaking ceremony was held on 24 May in Örnsköldsvik, Sweden, in the presence of political and partner companies representatives. According to Ørsted, the groundbreaking
Swedish shipowner and operator Ahlmark Lines AB and Dutch shipbuilder Royal Bodewes have signed an agreement to build two Royal Bodewes’ 5050 Eco Trader mini bulkers.
Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering, one of South Korea’s top three shipbuilders, plans to raise 141.3 billion won ($107.7 million) through a stock offering. The proceeds from this offering will primarily be used to pay off the company’s debts, according to regulatory filings. In the stock offe
Hydrogen Mobility Ireland (HMI), a group of Irish stakeholders looking to develop the use of hydrogen for transport in Ireland, has issued a report on how the development of a hydrogen ecosystem can facilitate the production of sustainable e-fuels for use in aviation and shipping transport. In the r
Mitsubishi Turbocharger and Engine Europe B.V. (MTEE) and the Storm Group have signed a Letter Of Intent (LOI) to jointly develop a dual-fuel methanol/diesel retrofit kit for inland shipping.
French Bureau Veritas Solutions Marine & Offshore (BVS) and compatriot energy company Engie have formed a low-carbon advisory and risk management partnership for the shipping industry.
Austrian chemical company Borealis and Japanese shipping company IINO Kaiun Kaisha, Ltd. (IINO Lines) have signed a charter agreement for a dual-fuel liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) vessel, Oceanus Aurora.
HaiSea Marine, a joint venture majority-owned by the Haisla Nation in partnership with Seaspan ULC, has taken delivery of the first of three emissions-free battery electric tugs that will operate at LNG Canada’s new export facility in Kitimat, British Columbia. The vessel named HaiSea Wamis was buil
