Green Marine
Heerema’s two giant crane vessels switch to green shore power in Rotterdam – gallery
Dutch contractor Heerema Marine Contractors has connected its two giant heavy-lift vessels to a shore power installation in Rotterdam.
Wärtsilä develops 1st dedicated methanol fuel supply system
Finnish technology company Wärtsilä has developed a dedicated fuel supply system for methanol, MethanolPac, as interest grows in the methanol pathway to decarbonisation.
Hapag-Lloyd joins maritime decarbonization center investing $10 million
The Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation (GCMD) and German liner shipping company Hapag-Lloyd have signed a strategic partnership agreement committing to cooperate on efforts contributing to maritime decarbonisation.
New ‘groundbreaking’ platform provides maritime trade info, supports decarbonisation
Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) has developed a ‘groundbreaking’ platform that deliver information on cargo transported by individual vessels, the companies that own the cargo and the greenhouse gas (GHG) emission associated with global maritime trade.
Sembmarine builds 1st Norled zero-emission battery-powered RoPax ferry
The fabrication of the first of three identical battery-operated roll-on/roll-off passenger (RoPax) ferries for Norwegian operator Norled has been completed, Singapore-based shipbuilder Sembcorp Marine said. Sembcorp Marine, which was contracted to design and construct the three ferries, fabricated
Port of London Authority progressing towards net-zero with energy study
An energy feasibility study has been conducted for the Port of London Authority (PLA) to identify opportunities to integrate low-carbon technologies across its sites and floating structures, bringing it closer to achieving its sustainability ambitions.
Amendments sent to IMO to accelerate adoption of $5 billion maritime R&D fund
The World Shipping Council (WSC) together with maritime nations and organisations representing all shipping sectors continues to work for the early adoption of an industry-financed and IMO-led research and development fund as a critical pathway to accelerate the development of technologies for zero-
Korea Line welcomes K Lotus LNG bunkering ship from Hyundai Mipo
Korea’s shipbuilder Hyundai Mipo Dockyard has delivered K Lotus, what it says is the world’s largest LNG bunkering vessel, to Korea Line.
DNV, LR certify battery storage system for electric and hybrid vessels
Swiss energy storage solutions provider Leclanché has obtained recertification from classification societies DNV and Lloyd’s Register for its Marine Rack System (MRS-2) operating on the 65 Ah lithium-ion pouch cells.
Hyundai Heavy orders GTT tank design for 3 new LNGCs
Korean shipyard Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) has ordered tank design for three new LNG carriers (LNGCs)from French containment specialist GTT.
Brazil’s Pecém Port could get green hydrogen export hub
Integrated storage solutions provider Stolthaven Terminals, part of the Stolt-Nielsen Group and the Pecém Industrial and Port Complex, a joint venture formed by the Ceará State Government and the Port of Rotterdam, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for the study of a new storage termin
ClassNK approves methane slip reducing system for LNG-fueled ships
The classification society ClassNK has granted approval in principle to a Japanese trio for the methane oxidation catalyst system for LNG-fueled vessels.
U-Ming inks new sustainability-linked loan for 11 eco-friendly bulkers
U-Ming Marine Transport Corporation, one of Taiwan’s largest listed bulk carrier companies, has signed a $50 million sustainability-linked loan with ANZ Bank Taiwan to fund its fleet renewal plan.
Mitsubishi invests in Marindows to promote electric propulsion and ship digitalisation
Japanese Mitsubishi Shipbuilding, a part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group, has completed an investment into Marindows, a Tokyo-based company aiming to build an integrated digital platform for the marine industry.