Green Marine

TECO 2030, Gen2 Energy team up for green hydrogen projects
Norwegian cleantech company TECO 2030 and its compatriot energy firm Gen2 Energy have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to cooperate on relevant projects where green hydrogen is needed for fuel cells.

Korea maritime researchers name LPG as green alternative ship fuel
Korea Maritime & Ocean University researchers identify liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) as a low-cost and eco-friendly alternative to marine propulsion fuels.

U.S. operator adding 10 offshore supply vessels to fleet
Hornbeck Offshore has inked a deal to acquire ten offshore supply vessels (OSVs) from affiliates of Edison Chouest Offshore.

Ørsted joins Liquid Wind on FlagshipONE e-methanol project
Offshore wind developer Ørsted will buy a 45% share of power-to-fuel developer Liquid Wind’s FlagshipONE e-methanol project in Sweden to decarbonise the maritime sector.

Fincantieri starts building largest LNG bunker barge in US
The construction of the largest US-built liquefied natural gas (LNG) bunkering barge began at Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin on 6 January.

Wilhelmsen Ship Management takes 80% stake in Ahrenkiel Tankers
Singapore-based ship manager Wilhelmsen Ship Management has signed an agreement to acquire a majority stake in Germany’s Ahrenkiel Tankers, strengthening its position in the tanker market.

Wilson acquires 11 bulk carriers under Arkon deal
Norwegian short-sea operator Wilson has entered into an agreement to purchase eleven bulk carriers under the lease contract signed with German Arkon Shipping in 2020.

Antwerp-Zeebrugge port merger gets green light in Belgium
The Competition College of the Belgian Competition Authority (BMA) has approved the merger between the Port of Antwerp and the Port of Zeebrugge.

Nakilat developing decarbonisation strategy with ABS
Nakilat, a Qatari LNG shipping operator, has formed a partnership with the classification society American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) with the aim of developing a decarbonisation strategy.

Denmark launches new strategy to make shipping greener
Danish Shipping has unveiled a new strategy for the next three years in an effort to accelerate the global green transition of shipping.

Eagle Bulk to speed up decarbonisation with Jotun’s hull-cleaning solution
The US-based shipowner Eagle Bulk Shipping has signed a commercial agreement with marine coatings provider Jotun for the adoption of hull-cleaning solutions to minimise biofouling and accelerate decarbonisation.

New dry bulk operator and pool launches in Greece
A new venture combining a dry bulk operator and a pool manager with an initial focus on the Panamax market has launched in Athens, Greece.

MOL, ITOCHU get ABS AIP for ammonia bunkering vessel
Japanese shipping major Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) and compatriot general trading firm ITOCHU Corporation have acquired approval in principle (AIP) from classification society ABS for an ammonia bunkering vessel.

ABS awards AIP to Samsung Heavy for FLNG mooring system
The classification society American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) has awarded approval in principle (AIP) to Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) for the design of a mooring system for an FLNG facility.