Green Marine
Climate Activists Block Cruise Ship from Leaving Kiel, Germany
The Holland America Line cruise ship’s departure was delayed by 7 hours.
Norden Tests Marine Biofuel on Another Tanker
Norden is conducting a second test voyage with a large ocean-going vessel powered by CO2 neutral biofuel.
Iceland Plans Fuel Oil Ban to Lower Emissions in Its Waters
Iceland is looking to ban the use of fuel oil with more than 0.1% sulphur content in the country’s waters.
Amsterdam Becomes Homeport for Norwegian Cruise Line Ship
Norwegian Cruise Line has commenced its first season of cruises from Amsterdam, with the European debut of Norwegian Pearl.
Helikon to Continue Using ShipMoney Electronic Payments for Crew
ShipMoney extends its maritime payment services agreement with Helikon Shipping into a long-term multi-year relationship.
Diana Shipping Finds Work for Capesize Pair
Greece-based Diana Shipping signs new time charter contracts for two of its Capesize vessels.
DryShips Takes Full Ownership of Heidmar
DryShips acquired the remaining 50.2% of the pool operator for USD 17 million.
ICTSI Container Terminal in Rijeka to Make Room for 20,000 TEU Ships
The expansion will enable the container terminal in Rijeka to handle vessels with a capacity of up to 20,000 TEU.
CMA CGM to Add 20 LNG-Fueled Ships by 2022
On the occasion of World Environment Day, CMA CGM has reiterated its commitment to the environment.
Maersk, IBM to Pilot TradeLens in Russia
St. Petersburg, Russia’s main container gateway, is to be part of the pilot launch.
Steam Packet Ferry Company Signs Sea Services Deal with Gov’t
The shipping company would invest in new vessels and provide regular services throughout the year.
Ocean Yield Accepts Delivery of Another VLCC Newbuild
The VLCC commenced a fifteen-year bareboat charter to Greece-based Okeanis Eco Tankers.
Gazprom Neft, Sovcomflot to Cooperate on LNG Bunkering
Sovcomflot reached an LNG bunkering cooperation deal with Gazpromneft Marine Bunker.
New Report Identifies Countries Most Hit by Cruise Ship SOx Emissions
Ships operated by a single line emitted ten times more sulphur oxides than all of Europe’s 260 million cars in 2017.