Green Marine
Phoenician Energy’s aluminum-air batteries win in Yara Marine’s accelerator program
Yara Marine Technologies, a Norway-based provider of exhaust gas cleaning systems, has selected Phoenician Energy’s aluminum-air batteries as the winner of its corporate accelerator program, Yara Marine X. Yara Marine X was launched in September as a startup competition aiming to provide a home for
Gibson: Up to 40% of VLCC fleet could be scrubber fitted by the end of 2021
Despite a massive drop in premium earnings for ships fitted with scrubbers during 2020, the scope for scrubber cancellations has been limited due to contractual obligations with shipyards and scrubber manufacturers, Gibson Shipbrokers said in its latest weekly report. This might come as a bit surpri
Frank Coles, CEO of Wallem Group, resigns
Frank Coles, Chief Executive Officer of the Wallem Group, has resigned and will be leaving the Wallem Group shortly, the company’s board confirmed. “As many will be aware Frank has been very active in highlighting the plight of seafarers during the Covid-19 pandemic and now wishes to become more inv
Costa Cruises’ 2nd LNG-powered cruise ship floated out in Finland
Costa Toscana, an LNG powered, 185,000 GT cruise ship being built for Carnival’s brand Costa Cruises, was floated out to the outfitting pier at Finland’s Meyer Turku shipyard on 15 January 2021.
Zvezda cuts steel for 3rd LNG-powered MR product carrier
Russian Shipbuilding Complex Zvezda has cut steel for the third MR-type product carrier operating on LNG as marine fuel ordered by the compatriot shipping major Sovcomflot in 2019. The 1B-ice class tanker will have a deadweight of about 50,000 tonnes, length of over 180 meters, width of over 32 mete
Tufton Oceanic growing scrubber-fitted fleet
UK’s investment company Tufton Oceanic Assets Limited has expanded its fleet with two containerships fitted with exhaust gas cleaning systems (scrubbers).
Fincantieri floats out Silver Dawn
Silversea Cruises’ new ship Silver Dawn touched water for the first time today during her float-out at the Fincantieri shipyard in Ancona, Italy. The fitting out phase will now begin, and the ship is scheduled for delivery in November 2021. With the delivery of both Silver Origin and Silver Moon in
Norway’s Odfjell places shipping’s 1st sustainability-linked bond
As the first in the international shipping industry, Norway’s Odfjell SE has successfully issued a sustainability-linked bond.
Port of Felixstowe to trial 5G
Hutchison Ports Port of Felixstowe is about to deploy 5G technology and the Internet of Things (IoT) as part of the UK Government’s 5G Trials and Testbeds Programme. The Port of Felixtowe will be the largest UK port to deploy the technology as it eyes the opportunity to enhance productivity, efficie
UECC CEO: We need to work at making smart decarbonization choices
As the urgency for the shipping industry to transition toward greener operations heightens, there is no room for complacency and waiting for a perfect solution, according to the CEO of United European Car Carriers (UECC), Glenn Edvardsen. “A lot has happened with sustainability in a little time, but
IAPH, Green Award team up to improve Environmental Ship Index
The International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH) has signed a contract with the Green Award Foundation to administer and expand the formula-based index which rewards vessels for improved energy efficiency and reduced emissions.
Maersk, The Ocean Cleanup extend partnership for three more years
The Dutch environmental organization The Ocean Cleanup and A.P. Moller- Maersk have extended their relationship by three more years. The organization’s mission is to develop advanced technologies to rid the world’s oceans of plastic. To achieve this goal, they aim to stop the inflow via rivers and c
Chairman of V.Ships: Regulation needs to be fit for purpose
Decarbonization in the shipping sector is inevitable. However, charting the way forward for the sector seems to be a very complex and demanding task as the industry stakeholders look at how regulations and market-based mechanisms can help the sector transition into a greener future. Regulation will
Schottel to equip ASKO’s autonomous, electric ferries
Germany’s propulsion manufacturer Schottel has received a contract to deliver EcoPellers and PumpJets for two autonomous electric ferries ordered by Norway-based ASKO Maritime AS.