Green Marine
Wes Amelie to Become 1st Ship Partially Running on Synthetic Natural Gas
The container vessel Wes Amelie will be the first ship partially running on synthetic natural gas.
Hafnia to Collect USD 230 Mn from Oslo Pre-Listing Offering
The offering price was set at NOK 25,45 (USD 2,77) per share.
Lithuania’s KN Looking to Buy FSRU Independence
The company intends to agree financing for the acquisition of FSRU Independence by the end of April 2020.
CPO Tankers Changes Name to Zeaborn Tankers
Following the acquisition by Zeaborn Group, CPO Tankers has been renamed Zeaborn Tankers.
Stena Line to Fit Five More Ships with AI Technology
More vessels will feature the technology after Stena Line confirms the project saves 2-3% fuel per trip.
Maersk to Pilot Battery System on 4,500 TEU Boxship
A containerized 600 kWh marine battery system will be installed on board the 4,500 TEU Maersk Cape Town.
Diana Loses Charter Deal for Post-Panamax
Diana Shipping revealed that a time charter contract for one of its Post-Panamax bulkers has been canceled.
Neste Brings New IMO 2020-Compliant Fuel to Germany
This new marine fuel has been available in Bremerhaven, Germany, since the beginning of November 2019.
Report: Seafarer Happiness Levels Rise Across All Industry Sectors
Overall seafarer happiness was up from 6.27/10 to 6.59, representing “a very promising sign for the industry.”
Havyard, PowerCell to Develop Zero-Emissions Fuel Cell System
The system may be installed on Havila Kystruten’s new vessel that will service the route from Bergen to Kirkenes.
Livestock Carrier Hit by Engine Issue off Portugal
A livestock carrier recently experienced an engine issue off the Portuguese coast.
Hamburg Süd Announces “Environmental Fuel” Surcharge ahead of IMO 2020
The company has calculated that it would have to pay 193,08 USD/ton more for VLSFO fuel.
Two Killed, One Missing after Explosion on Russian Tanker
Two people died and another person is missing following an explosion on board a Russian tanker.
Drewry: EU’s Palm-Based Biodiesel Ban to Hit Chemical Tankers Demand
The ban on the long-haul trade will have a detrimental impact on the demand for chemical tankers.