Green Marine

Hudong-Zhonghua orders GTT tank design for new LNG carrier
Chinese shipyard Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding has ordered the tank design for a new LNG carrier from French LNG containment specialist GTT.

Fincantieri to build 2nd LNG bunkering barge for NorthStar
U.S. shipyard Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding will build a 5500 cubic metres LNG bunkering barge for PNE Marine, an affiliate of NorthStar Midstream’s unit Polaris New Energy.

First Movers Coalition launched to spur decarbonisation efforts
New First Movers Coalition has been launched at the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) in Glasgow to accelerate zero-carbon technological advancements in “hard to abate” sectors that are needed to achieve climate change goals.

Oldendorff to help reduce CO2 emissions in bulk supply chain
German dry bulk owner and operator Oldendorff Carriers and Canadian mining company Teck Resources Limited have signed an agreement to employ energy-efficient bulk carriers for shipments of Teck steelmaking coal from the Port of Vancouver to international destinations.

MOL takes delivery of methanol-powered methanol carrier
Japanese shipping major Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) has taken delivery of methanol-fuelled methanol carrier Capilano Sun from South Korean shipyard Hyundai Mipo Dockyard.

North Atlantic’s 1st green shipping corridor in the making
At the 26th Conference of the Parties (COP26) on climate change, the Dutch Port of Antwerp and the Canadian Port of Montreal have signed a cooperation agreement to support the creation of the first green shipping corridor in the North Atlantic.

MOL gives a glimpse of future large CO2 carrier concept
Japanese shipping major Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) in cooperation with compatriot Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co. has completed a concept study of the multiple hull forms for a liquefied CO2 carrier (LCO2).

INTERCARGO: Acceleration of R&D needed to reach shipping’s 2050 target
As the world considers the harsh realities highlighted by COP26, The International Association of Dry Cargo Shipowners (INTERCARGO) has warned that shipowners can deliver the target of net-zero emission shipping by 2050 but only with an acceleration in the commercial development of relevant technolo

KCC to boost green initiatives with multi-million dollar private placement
Klaveness Combination Carriers ASA (KCC), part of Norwegian shipping company Torvald Klaveness, has completed an equity private placement with gross proceeds of NOK 213 million (approximately $25 million) to fund energy efficiency initiatives on its current fleet.

Cargotec, Konecranes reveal post-merger operating model
Finnish engineering majors Cargotec and Konecranes, which launched in 2020 a process to merge the two entities, have unveiled the operating model and leadership team of the future company.

Last HERO begins journey to Europe
Norwegian shipping and logistic company Wallenius Wilhelmsen has revealed that the fourth HERO vessel started its journey towards Europe.

Proman Stena Bulk: 1st methanol-powered tanker launched in China
Shipping joint venture Proman Stena Bulk has launched the Stena Pro Patria, the first of three 49,900 dwt methanol dual-fuel MR tankers that Proman and Stena Bulk are building together.

OEEC startup floor bursting with innovation and fresh ideas
Offshore Energy Exhibition and Conference (OEEC) has once again organized the Startup Zone for early-stage companies to showcase their innovative solutions and potentially attract investors and business partners. In an interview segment with Coco Kossmann, we hear from two promising startups – Seaqu

Hartree Maritime inks $108 million loan to buy eco-friendly VLCC duo
Hartree Maritime Partners (HMP), the shipping affiliate of global energy and commodities firm Hartree Partners, has signed a $108 million debt finance facility to purchase two environmentally friendly very large crude carriers (VLCCs).