Green Marine
Liquid Wind one step closer to produce eMethanol for shipping industry
Swedish power-to-fuel developer Liquid Wind has applied for an environmental permit to build Sweden’s first eMethanol production facility to supply carbon-neutral methanol for the shipping industry.
Van Oord orders mega jack-up for 20 MW offshore wind turbines
Van Oord has ordered a new self-elevating offshore installation vessel that will be able to operate on methanol and install wind turbines with a capacity of up to 20 MW. The vessel is being built by the Yantai CIMC Raffles Shipyard in China. The design is by Knud E Hansen. The jack-up is expected to
Wärtsilä secures Stage V certification for marine engine
Finnish technology group Wärtsilä has received marine sector commercial certification for compliance with the EU’s Stage V standards.
Samsung Heavy scores order for LNG carrier quartet
South Korean shipbuilding company Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) has received an order for four new liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers.
NYK commits to net-zero GHG emissions by 2050
Japanese shipping major Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK) has set a long-term target to achieve net-zero emissions of greenhouse gas (GHG) by 2050 for the group’s oceangoing businesses.
MSC sued over (un)lawful Cuba dealings
Swiss container shipping major Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has become the latest carrier targeted by the Blanco Rosell Siblings over “illicit” business dealings in Cuba.
Silverstream air bubble tech for Carnival’s LNG-powered cruise ship
UK’s clean technology company Silverstream Technologies has secured an order from German shipbuilder Meyer Werft to install its air lubrication technology on a new Carnival Corporation’s Excel-class cruise ship.
Liberian Registry becomes preferred global tanker flag
The Liberian Registry has become the preferred tanker flag in the world, with the recent addition of 2.7 million gross tonnes of new tankers.
Liftal takes over Damen’s division in “strategic” deal
Lifting service provider Liftal Hijstechniek has revealed its plans to acquire Damen Hoisting, a business unit of Damen Anchor & Chain Factory, part of Damen Shipyards Group.
CPP Investments to become sole owner of Ports America
Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPP Investments) has entered into a definitive agreement to become the 100% owner of Ports America, North America’s largest marine terminal operator, by acquiring interest from funds managed by Oaktree Capital Management, L.P.
IMO: Seafarers play vital role in ensuring sustainable future for shipping
The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) and the global maritime community have come together to mark World Maritime Day with a focus on this year’s theme: “Seafarers: At the core of shipping’s future”.
UAE launches maritime cluster to boost domestic shipping sector
United Arab Emirates’ Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure has launched the UAE Maritime Cluster to be an umbrella for the local and federal government and private organisations in the maritime sector.
Shipping’s decarbonization quest: 30,000 existing ships ready for wind propulsion tech
As the maritime industry’s quest for the best possible decarbonization has intensified, wind propulsion systems are gaining traction around the globe.
World’s 1st SNG-powered ship starts its carbon-neutral voyage
The first ship in the world to operate on synthetic natural gas (SNG), ElbBlue, has started its trial voyage after being fueled with liquefied SNG.