Green Marine
Hydrogen ship project wins Enova funding
A project to construct the world’s first zero-emission hydrogen vessels has been awarded NOK 219 million ($25 million) by the Norwegian government-owned organization Enova.
Scorpio Bulkers: Farewell to dry bulk & welcome to offshore wind
Monaco-based ship owner and operator Scorpio Bulkers will sell its remaining dry bulk vessels, exit the dry bulk sector and change name during 2021 as part of its transition to a sustainable future.
Grieg and Wärtsilä to build green ammonia tanker
Grieg Edge, an innovation hub established by Grieg Star Group, and Wärtsilä Norway have secured financial support for their project to build the world’s first green ammonia fueled tanker – to ship green ammonia. Specifically, the MS Green Ammonia project will receive NOK 46.3 million from the Norweg
Landmark ILO ruling says govts failed to protect seafarers’ rights under international law
The International Labour Organisation’s (ILO) Committee of Experts issued a ruling that governments have failed in their duty of care towards seafarers under international law during the COVID-19 pandemic. In the first ruling of its kind, the committee of 20 jurists found that governments failed abj
LNG-powered Mardi Gras delivered to Carnival
Finnish shipbuilder Meyer Turku has delivered Mardi Gras, a 180, 000 gross tonnage, LNG-powered cruise ship, to the world’s largest cruise ship operator Carnival Cruise Line. The shipbuilder sees the delivery as a major milestone having in mind the actual circumstances of the COVID-19 crisis. Namely
Gasum, UECC conduct first ship-to-ship LNG-LBG blend bunkering
The Nordic energy company Gasum has performed its first ship-to-ship LNG-LBG blend bunkering to a cargo vessel.
Stockholm Norvik Port opens for business
Stockholm Norvik Port, Sweden’s newest major port, has opened on time and on budget despite the COVID-19 pandemic. The entire Stockholm Norvik Port is now operational, with a container terminal that opened in May and a RoRo terminal that opened in November. “Now that all of Stockholm Norvik Port is
BC Ferries’ 4th electric-hybrid ferry hits the water
Damen Shipyards Galati in Romania has launched the fourth Island Class battery-powered ferry for the Canadian ferry operator BC Ferries. Work will continue on the new ship until scheduled sea trials in April. Following successful sea trials, the vessel will make its way to Point Hope Maritime in Vic
Gunvor invests in Artemis Technologies
Commodity trader Gunvor Group has made an investment in Artemis Technologies as a part of the company’s commitment to developing nonhydrocarbon solutions to maritime transportation. The investment by Gunvor follows the recent award of a £33 million ($ 44.8 million) UK Government innovation grant to
Van Oord orders next-gen green cable-laying vessel
Van Oord has placed an order with VARD for a next-generation green cable-laying vessel for the offshore wind sector. According to Van Oord, the vessel will be fully operational in 2023 and the investment is part of the company’s strategy to strengthen its position in the offshore wind market. Apart
Maersk to ship Novo Nordisk pharmaceuticals using sustainable biofuel
Danish shipping and logistics major A.P. Moller – Maersk has signed a logistics agreement with compatriot pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk to transport pharmaceuticals in an eco-friendly manner.
WMU, partners join forces on decarbonizing long-distance shipping
The World Maritime University (WMU) is partnering with industry majors on the EU funded Horizon 2020 (H2020) research project on decarbonizing shipping. The CHEK project aims to demonstrate a combination of innovative ship design and technologies operating in symbiosis on real vessel concept designs
KNOT Offshore buys new shuttle tanker operating in Brazil
Shuttle tanker operator KNOT Offshore Partners has agreed to acquire a company that owns the shuttle tanker Tove Knutsen.
Work starts on Finnlines’ 3rd hybrid RoRo
The Nanjing Jinling shipyard in China cut the steel for the third hybrid Ro-Ro vessel owned by Finnlines, Grimaldi’s RoRo and passenger company, earlier today. Furthermore, the keel laying of the first hybrid Ro-Ro took place on the same day. The new vessels are part of Finnlines’ ongoing € 500-mill