Green Marine
MSC backs hydrogen, biofuels as fuels of the future
Geneva-based Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) is exploring the viability of hydrogen and fuels derived from it as a possible fuel source for the future for container shipping. Speaking on decarbonization at Maritime Transport Efficiency Conference in Geneva, Switzerland on Monday, MSC Group’s Bu
GTT bags order for LNG cargo ready VLECs
French liquefied natural gas containment systems specialist GTT has been contracted to design tanks for LNG cargo ready VLEC quartet.
Finnlines secures loan for hybrid RoRo newbuilds
Finnish ferry operator Finnlines, part of the Italian Grimaldi Group, has secured a loan of EUR 30 million (about $35 million) to finance the acquisition of its three new hybrid cargo vessels.
SAL Heavy Lift takes major stake in Intermarine
Heavy lift shipping major SAL Heavy Lift has acquired a major stake in Intermarine, paving the way to expand its business in the Americas. As informed, Intermarine will continue trading as an independent brand within the SAL Heavy Lift Group. The two will be joining forces within the Americas and cr
Shell-chartered LNG London ticks off bunkering milestone
Belgian inland transportation specialist, Victrol, said its LNG bunker vessel, LNG London completed its first bunkering operation in the port of Rotterdam.
Will the November MEPC meeting end the tug of war between IMO and EU?
The COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting crew change crisis combined with the latest cyber-attack hitting the headlines have made it quite difficult for the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to advance its decarbonization goals this year. The efforts haven’t been completely derailed, on the c
IMO’s website restored after cyber attack
The website of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) is up and running, the UN body confirmed on its Twitter account on Friday. The IMO used the social media account as one of the primary sources of communication with the public after its website went down on September 30, following a ‘sophi
Havyard closes yard amid COVID-19 outbreak
At least 17 people linked to Norway’s shipbuilder New Havyard Ship Technology AS, part of Havyard Group, have tested positive for COVID-19, resulting in work suspension at the yard. The Leirvik-based shipyard temporarily halted activities on September 30, after four infection cases were confirmed. “
OHT inks shipbuilding contract for its first wind turbine installation vessel
OHT and China Merchants Heavy Industry (CMHI) have signed a contract for the construction of the first of the two wind turbine installation vessels announced in July. Through its wholly owned subsidiary VIND Offshore Installation 1, the Norwegian company signed the complete shipbuilding contract wit
Ulstein designs hydrogen hybrid wind turbine installation vessel
Norwegian shipbuilder and ship designer Ulstein has unveiled a new hydrogen hybrid wind turbine installation vessel (WTIV) design – the ULSTEIN J102. According to Ulstein, the jack-up can operate 75 per cent of the time in zero-emission mode. Using readily available technology, the additional cost i
UK gov’t unveils £200 million port infrastructure fund
Ahead of the UK’s exit from the EU Customs union, the country’s government has launched a £200 million ($258 million) fund to enable ports to build new facilities and prepare for life outside the EU.
Report: Lebanon asks for arrests of Russian captain, shipowner linked to Beirut blast
Lebanese public prosecutors have asked Interpol to issue arrest warrants for the Russian captain and owner of cargo vessel Rhosus, from which a shipment of ammonium nitrate was confiscated back in 2013, Reuters reported citing Lebanese NNA news agency. Boris Prokoshev has been identified as the capt
Norway: New fuel cell project targets fuel flexibility, emission-free shipping ops
A new fuel cell project aimed at constructing a pilot system that can use different types of fuel was presented to Norwegian Prime Minister Erna Solberg on 1 October 2020.
Italy: Coin ceremony held for Holland America Line’s Rotterdam
On 1 October, Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri hosted a coin ceremony for Rotterdam, the third Pinnacle-class cruise ship being built for Carnival Corporation’s Holland America Line, at the Marghera shipyard in Venice.