Belgian Port of Antwerp-Bruges becomes a founding member of the German green hydrogen foundation H2Global which is to play a key role in the energy transition.
South Korean classification society Korean Register (KR) has issued approval in principle (AiP) to compatriot shipbuilding company Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) for the concept design of a 40,000 cbm liquefied carbon dioxide (LCO2) carrier running on liquefied natural gas (LNG). As informed, KR and
Singapore-based dry bulk vessel owner Berge Bulk has signed agreements with the UK-based wind-assisted propulsion provider Anemoi Marine Technologies to supply and fit two bulkers with rotor sails.
On its mission to reach net zero, sustainable building solutions provider Holcim US has been designated as a founding member of the Blue Sky Maritime Coalition, a non-profit strategic alliance whose members represent all aspects of the maritime value chain in North America. As a founding member of t
Greener Process Systems, a South Florida-based eco-engineering, cleantech company, filed a series of patents on 12 July that demonstrate its focus will expand to general industrial applications as well as further developments in CO2 capture, storage and re-utilization.
Danish technology company ZeroNorth, a digital spin-off of Maersk Tankers, has formed partnerships with compatriot shortsea operator Unifeeder and Singapore-based independent common container carrier X-Press Feeders as part of their commitment to net zero. Specifically, ZeroNorth has signed a three-
Singapore-based Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation (GCMD) and England-based law firm Ashurst have formalised their partnership by signing a coalition partnership agreement, committing to a long-term collaboration to accelerate the maritime industry’s decarbonisation efforts.
Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri has signed a sustainability-linked revolving credit facility with compatriot bank Intesa Sanpaolo for a maximum amount of €500 million (around $505 million). According to Fincantieri, the three-year financing is aimed at covering the financial requirements of the cons
Norwegian tanker owner and operator Frontline and its Belgium-based counterpart Euronav have entered into a definitive agreement to create a global independent tanker operator.
Greek ferry operator Saronic Ferries has selected the Netherlands-based ship design and engineering company C-Job Naval Architects to develop the design of the first fully electric roll-on/roll-off passenger (Ro-Pax) ferry in Greece. As disclosed, C-Job has delivered an initial design to Saronic Fer
Japanese shipping company NYK Line and power systems provider IHI Power Systems have obtained approval in principle (AiP) from the classification society Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (ClassNK) for an ammonia-fueled tugboat. The vessel, currently being jointly researched and developed, is said to be the world
Japanese shipping company MOL Drybulk and the UK-based renewable energy company Drax Group have formed a partnership to reduce emissions and fuel costs associated with shipping biomass by deploying wind power technology on vessels. As part of their partnership, the companies plan to facilitate the d
Bermuda-registered, Norway-based dry bulk shipping company Golden Ocean Group Limited (GOGL) has entered into agreements for the construction of three 85,000 dwt ECO-type dual-fuel vessels.
PIL has joined the World Shipping Council (WSC), a U.S.-based trade association representing the international liner shipping industry.
