Green Marine
Readers’ Picks of the Week (October 21 – 24, 2019)
Here are the most popular news from last week.
Clean Marine, FMSI Merge to Increase Scrubber Market Share
Scrubber developers Clean Marine and FMSI have unveiled their intention to merge.
Airbus, Port of Le Havre Join Forces to Offer Port Operations Solution
The companies are combining vessel traffic and port management solutions.
Castor Maritime Takes Delivery of Secondhand Bulker
This is the second vessel acquired by the company since its listing on NASDAQ last February.
Zero Net Emissions: Alcohol, Biomethane & Ammonia a Good Start
The best-positioned fuels for R&D into net-zero marine fuels are said to be alcohol, biomethane and ammonia.
Essex Lorry Entered UK from Belgium’s Zeebrugge Port
The bodies of 39 people were found in a lorry container on October 23.
Norsepower Rotor Sails Achieve 8.2% of Fuel Savings on Maersk Pelican
The trial was conducted over a 12-month period.
Better Rates, New Ships Push Costamare’s Earnings Up
Net income and earnings per share more than doubled, boosted by increased charter rates and the addition of new ships.
Drewry: Shipping Container Prices Drop in Challenged Market
Total shipping container production will end the year having fallen 36% compared to 2018, Drewry noted.
European Ports Move Forward to Develop Sustainable Cruise Industry
European cruise ports have begun to work on finding ways to help shape the cruise industry of the future.
Greek Shipowners Back Ship Power Limitation Proposal
The Union of Greek Shippers has also submitted a proposal to the IMO.
Yxney Maritime, Grieg Partner Up with NOx Fund to Build Digital Emissions Infrastructure
Three companies team up to develop a data-driven digital solution for automated emissions reporting.
Yamal LNG Carrier JV No Longer Subject to US Sanctions
The JV’s six LNG carriers were cleared of US sanctions after a change of ownership at China LNG.
Two Passengers Found Dead on Tallink Ferry
Bodies of two Finnish passengers have been discovered on a cruise ferry operated by Tallink.