Green Marine
Saudi ports: New Smart Ports initiative will contribute to clean energy adoption
On 20 March 2022, the Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) launched a new initiative that aims to automate operations in Saudi ports.
Marfret picks eConowind propulsion tech for its RoRo
French shipping company Marfret has fitted one of its ships with 21-century aluminium sails provided by Dutch wind propulsion solutions provider eConowind.
Steel cut for AtoB@C Shipping’s 1st electric hybrid cargo ship
A shipyard in India has started construction on the first of six ice-classed electric hybrid vessels ordered by AtoB@C Shipping AB, a Swedish subsidiary of Finland-based shipping company ESL Shipping.
In focus: Accelerating the energy transition
The global energy transition continues to be a strategic priority for many players, including those involved in the maritime and offshore energy sectors.
Stena Drilling preparing for Evolution: new ultra-deepwater drillship addition to its fleet
UK-based offshore drilling contractor Stena Drilling is preparing for the latest addition to its fleet of drilling rigs, the Stena Evolution.
Shell gets approval to restart Prelude FLNG
Shell has been given approval to restart its Prelude FLNG facility offshore Western Australia after a more than three-month shut-down.
Germany: RWE to build green ammonia import terminal in Brunsbüttel
German energy company RWE AG has unveiled plans to build a terminal for the import of green energy in Brunsbüttel.
Another green ship joins COSCO Shipping Energy
Earlier this month, Chinese shipbuilder COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry (Dalian) named and delivered an energy-saving eco-friendly MR product and crude oil tanker to COSCO Shipping Energy Transportation.
Gasunie charters FSRU from Exmar for 5 years
Gasunie and Exmar have reached an agreement for a five-year charter for the employment of the FSRU S188 regasification barge.
Vancouver Port bans scrubber wash water discharge
On 1 March 2022, the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority’s new restrictions on the discharge of scrubber wash water at the Port of Vancouver went into effect.
Jiangnan orders GTT tank design for PIL’s new LNG-fueled containerships
Chinese shipyard Jiangnan has ordered GTT tank design for four very large LNG-fueled container vessels on behalf of Pacific International Lines (PIL).
MOL to offset CO2 emissions from repositioning world’s 1st all-electric tanker
MOL said it will participate in the carbon offset by using “J Blue Credit”, which utilizes the blue carbon issued by Japan Blue Economy Association (JBE).
Microsoft Climate Fund-backed Nautilus Labs gets $34M to support low-emission shipping
Nautilus Labs, a US-based technology firm advancing the efficiency of ocean commerce through artificial intelligence, has announced $34 million in Series B funding.
NYK wraps up fourth biofuel trial
Friendship, a Capesize bulker owned by Greek shipowner Seanergy Maritime and chartered by Japanese shipping firm NYK, has collaborated with British mining company Anglo American to complete a trial using biofuel to transport cargo.