Vopak Singapore, a joint venture between Royal Vopak and the Port of Singapore Authority Corporation, is looking into the expansion of its ammonia storage infrastructure for low-carbon power generation and bunker fuels at its Banyan terminal. With a storage capacity of close to 1.5 million cbm, Vopa
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has submitted a refined proposal to shipping’s UN regulator seeking the establishment of a fund and reward system to accelerate the sector’s uptake of alternative fuels and its transition to a net zero future. The refined proposal combines elements from it
The Cruise Division of MSC Group and French shipbuilding company Chantiers de l’Atlantique have announced the delivery of the world’s largest LNG-powered cruise ship and one of the first to incorporate fuel cell technology.
in an environment where there is a scarcity of renewable fuels, the question arises whether it is a sustainable pathway for shipping to take a limited amount of renewable energy and apply it to an industry where you only get 25% utilization of what you’re starting with.
The Associated British Ports (ABP) has entered into an exclusive commercial relationship with Edinburgh–based oil and gas company Harbour Energy to develop a CO₂ import terminal at the Port of Immingham, the UK’s largest port by tonnage. The terminal will provide a large-scale facility to connect CO
Dutch company Damen Services has signed a collaboration agreement with Italian energy firm MC Energy covering the construction, sales, delivery and after-sales of shore power units B-shore.
Germany has received the first low-emission ammonia test shipment from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in what is said to set an important milestone for the medium-term import of green hydrogen for Germany and Europe. As informed, the shipment was completed last week and the test cargo was handled by
Dutch multimodal operator Samskip has signed an agreement with compatriot marine biofuels provider GoodFuels to power four of its containerships with marine grade bio-residual fuels.
Nissos Kea, a recently delivered scrubber-fitted gas-ready crude carrier, managed to avoid damage after being targeted by explosions that took place on October 21 while the vessel was loading at an oil terminal in Ash Shihr in Yemen. “In the afternoon of 21 October 2022, while the vessel had called
Japenese shipping company Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK) is advancing its study on generating biofuel from the organic waste stored onboard oceangoing vessels with a new memorandum of understanding (MoU). NYK has signed an MoU with Astomos Energy, an LPG distributor, and Sustainable Energy, a c
The world’s first bulk carrier to be partially powered by wind, the Shofu Maru, sailed into the Port of Newcastle this morning on its maiden voyage. The 100, 422 dwt bulker, owned by Japanese shipping company Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL), was delivered on October 7, 2022. The vessel is the first of its
Belgium-based tanker company Euronav has ordered two new eco-friendly Suezmax tankers from shipbuilding firm Daehan Shipbuilding Co.
Swiss shipping giant Mediterranean Shipping Company has agreed to acquire Italian towage operator Rimorchiatori Mediterranei.
Winter is at our doorstep and concerns over the security of energy supplies are growing with each passing day. Over the past several months, governments and industries put their efforts into finding ways to tackle both energy and climate crises at the same time. The struggle continues with new regul
