Green Marine
INTERTANKO backs shipping’s net zero emissions path by 2050
International shipping should strive to achieve net zero CO2 emissions by 2050, the Council of Members of the International Association of Independent Tanker Owners (INTERTANKO) has agreed.
Lessons learned from the Ever Given incident
The March 2021 grounding of the 20,150 TEU containership Ever Given and the consequent blockage of the Suez Canal had far-reaching implications for the shipping industry.
SCA: Over 1.4 million ships transited Suez Canal in the last 150 years
On 17 November, the Suez Canal Authority (SPA) celebrated the 152nd anniversary of the opening of the Suez Canal with over 1.4 million ships transiting the waterway since its inauguration, the canal’s authority revealed.
Yara Birkeland, world’s 1st zero-emission containership, completes maiden voyage
The world’s first electric and self-propelled containership – Yara Birkeland – has completed its maiden voyage in the Oslo fjord, the ship’s owner, Norway-based Yara International, revealed.
Wärtsilä wraps up major vessel upgrade project with Fincantieri
Finnish tech company Wärtsilä has successfully completed a major project to renovate three Windstar cruise ships with Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri.
TT-Line starts sea trials of its 1st Green Ship
German ferry operator TT-Line has started sea trials for its first Green Ship (LNG-powered RoPax ferry) in China.
APM Terminals to become operator of new eco-friendly terminal in Louisiana
Container terminal operator APM Terminals, part of A.P. Moller Maersk, has signed a letter of intent with Plaquemines Port, Harbor and Terminal District (PPHTD) to become the operator of a newly planned container terminal and intermodal rail facility in Louisiana.
Maersk issues 1st green bond to finance methanol-powered newbuilds
Danish container shipping and logistics giant A.P. Moller – Maersk has placed its inaugural €500 million ($567 million) green bond to fund the construction of its first feeder vessel and the series of 8 large ocean-going containerships which will be capable of operating on carbon-neutral methanol.
HSHI picks GTT fuel tanks for 2 new LNG-powered container ships
South Korean shipyard Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries (HSHI) has ordered fuel tank design from French LNG containment specialist GTT for two LNG-powered container vessels.
Euronav continues decarbonization journey with new biofuel trial
After successful completion of a B30 biofuel blend test on the Suezmax vessel Statia, Belgium-based tanker shipping company Euronav has now concluded a B50 biofuel blend trial on its Suezmax tanker Marlin Sardinia.
Russia: Agreement signed for 1st deepwater port complex in the Baltics
Russia’s federal agency FSUE Rosmorport and Primorsky Universal Transshipment Complex (Primorsky UPK) have signed an agreement to develop the first deepwater universal seaport complex in the Baltic Sea.
UNCTAD: Asia ranked as world’s largest seafarer pool
Asia is the largest provider of seafarer workforce in the world accounting for four of the top five countries supplying seafarers in 2021, a new report published by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) revealed.
Stolt Tankers cuts annual CO2 emissions by 6 pct
Stolt Tankers, part of Stolt-Nielsen Limited, has reduced its fuel consumption by 6% compared to 2020, the latest figures show.
Danfoss to boost marine electrification in China with latest deal
Danish engineering company Danfoss has signed a cooperation agreement with Chinese shipyard Zhenjiang Shipyard to quicken the rate of electrification in the Chinese marine industry.