Green Marine

MAN ES, UGS collaborating on decarbonisation solutions
German engine manufacturer MAN Energy Solutions and the Union of Greek Shipowners (UGS) have joined forces on decarbonisation solutions, especially in regard to the testing and development of alternative fuels and, more generally, the maritime value chain.

CMA CGM partners with MPA to speed up maritime decarbonisation
French shipping giant CMA CGM Group and Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate on the development of capabilities and solutions across maritime decarbonisation, digitalisation and innovation.

MOL, Tsuneishi, Mitsui E&S join forces on ammonia-powered liquefied gas carrier
Japanese shipping company Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) and compatriot shipbuilders Tsuneishi Shipbuilding and Mitsui E&S Shipbuilding have launched a joint project aimed at developing and building an ocean-going liquefied gas carrier that will use ammonia as its main fuel.

Long Beach City Council OKs resolution calling for 100% zero-emissions shipping
The Long Beach City Council has unanimously passed a Ship It Zero Resolution 6-0 calling for zero-emission ocean shipping.

UK operator sees last rig in its fleet off to scrap yard
After completing the sale of a rig, which has been stacked for years, Awilco Drilling is left with no other drilling assets in its fleet.

SEA-LNG coalition welcomes ZIM
SEA-LNG, the multi-sector industry coalition established to demonstrate LNG’s benefits as a viable marine fuel, has welcomed Israeli container shipping company ZIM to its membership.

KSOE wins DNV’s AiP for new LNG fuel supply system
South Korean shipbuilder Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (KSOE) and its subsidiary Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) have received an approval in principle (AiP) from classification society DNV for their newly developed waste heat-derived liquified natural gas (LNG) fuel supply system.

SeaShuttle hydrogen-fuelled containership project wins Enova funding
SeaShuttle, the ambitious project to build two hydrogen-powered, remotely controlled and autonomous-ready containerships, has secured NOK 150 million (€15 million) in funding from Norwegian state enterprise Enova.

HJ Shipbuilding bags $240M order for LNG-fueled boxship pair
South Korean shipbuilder HJ Shipbuilding & Construction (HJSC) has received an order to build two eco-friendly containerships for an undisclosed European shipowner.

Banking on renewable energy, Norway outlines roadmap to turn into ‘green industrial giant’
The Norwegian government has presented a roadmap for a green industrial boost, where renewable energy takes centre stage.

X-Press Feeders opts for Value Maritime’s carbon capture tech
X-Press Feeders, the world’s largest independent common container carrier based in Singapore, has contracted Dutch technology firm Value Maritime to supply a carbon capture and clean-loop system for two X-Press vessels.

A.P. Moller Foundation invests $45M in zero-carbon shipping centre
The Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Centre for Zero Carbon Shipping has received a second donation from the A.P. Møller and Chastine Mc-Kinney Møller Foundation valued at DKK 320 million ($45 million).

MacGregor to equip additional 4 Höegh Autoliners’ multi-fuel PCTCs
MacGregor, part of Finnish Cargotec, has been selected to supply comprehensive packages of roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) equipment for an additional four multi-fuel and zero-carbon ready Aurora-class pure car and truck carriers (PCTCs) ordered by Norwegian shipping company Höegh Autoliners.

Two players join forces to research carbon capture and global supply chain
American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) has teamed up with TAMUQ to launch a study into carbon capture and the global supply chain.