Green Marine

Green Fuel Alliance plans green ammonia facility for bunkering at Suez Canal
The consortium Green Fuel Alliance joins in with the Egyptian government on the development of green hydrogen and green ammonia mega-project at the Suez Canal.

First China-built methanol-fueled tanker begins sea trials
Chinese shipbuilder Guangzhou Shipyard International (GSI) has begun sea trials of Stena Pro Patria, the first methanol-powered dual-fuel tanker constructed in the country.

Ulstein unveils new ship concept to solve zero-emission challenge
Norwegian shipbuilder and designer Ulstein has launched a vessel concept capable of making the vision of zero-emission cruise operations a reality.

Singapore’s Keppel and SembMarine sign a ‘win-win agreement’ to merge
Singapore’s Keppel Corporation and Sembcorp Marine have signed definitive agreements for the proposed combination of Keppel O&M and Sembcorp Marine.

KSOE bags one more LNG carrier order
South Korean shipbuilding giant Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (KSOE) has secured another order for the construction of a 174,000 cbm liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier.

Norway’s hybrid cruise ship allowed to sail after being out of service due to Russian sanctions
Norwegian Havila Kystruten, the operator of a hybrid-powered cruise vessel Havila Capella, which was recently affected by sanctions against Russia, has received an exemption from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to operate the ship for six months.

Artemis Technologies’ all-electric foiling prototype takes to the sea
UK-based Artemis Technologies, a spin-off from the Artemis Racing America’s Cup sailing team, has released the first pictures of its 100% electric, high-speed foiling workboat prototype on Belfast Lough.

Report: Brunsbüttel FLNG terminal to start ops in 2023
A floating liquefied natural gas (FLNG) terminal is to begin operating at the start of 2023 in the German state of Schleswig-Holstein.

Busan Port outlines roadmap to carbon neutrality by 2050
Busan Port Authority (BPA), the governing body of the South Korean Port of Busan, has launched the establishment of a comprehensive plan for carbon neutrality of the port by 2050.

Wärtsilä rolls out future-proof dual-fuel engine
Finnish technology group Wärtsilä has launched a new dual-fuel engine to accelerate the shipping industry’s journey towards decarbonized operations.

Masdar eyes green hydrogen production in Suez Canal
Abu Dhabi’s renewable energy company Masdar and investment platform Hassan Allam Utilities have signed two memorandums of understanding (MoUs) to cooperate on the development of green hydrogen production plants in the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZone) and on the Mediterranean coast.

Port of Gothenburg aims to become bunkering hub for renewable methanol
Swedish Gothenburg Port Authority has published general methanol operating regulations for ship-to-ship bunkering and is making arrangements to set up a value chain with the ambition to become the primary bunkering hub for renewable methanol in Northern Europe.

MPA Singapore to provide tax and fee discounts for green ships
Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has decided to offer discounts on fees and taxes for ships which exceed environmental regulatory standards set by the International Maritime Organisation (IMO).

Three Jones Act-compliant offshore vessels joining U.S. operator’s fleet
U.S.-based Guice Offshore has expanded its fleet to ten vessels, following the acquisition of three Jones Act-qualified vessels.