Green Marine
CMA CGM adds 46 vessels in 2021 in decarbonisation push
French liner major CMA CGM has added 14 new vessels and 32 second-hand vessels to its fleet in 2021 to speed up maritime decarbonisation efforts.
EU maritime transport to increase in coming years. So will GHG emissions.
To remain competitive while reducing pollution and climate impacts, EU maritime transport must continue investing in sustainable new technologies, and adopting digital solutions and automation processes, a new report concluded.
Jiangnan Shipyard chooses GTT tank design for Jovo’s LNG carrier
French containment specialist GTT has received a tank design order from the Chinese Jiangnan Shipyard for Chinese ship-owner Jovo’s LNG carrier.
Kawasaki Heavy to build LPG/LAG carrier for K Line
Japanese shipbuilder Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KHI) has concluded the first shipbuilding contract with compatriot Kawasaki Kisen Kaisya Ltd. (K-line) for a new liquefied petroleum gas (LPG)/liquefied ammonia gas (LAG) carrier powered by LPG fuel.
Capital Product Partners boosts fleet with 3 energy-efficient LNG carriers
Greece-based shipowner Capital Product Partners L.P. (CPLP) has agreed to acquire three 174,000 cbm latest generation X-DF LNG carriers from CGC Operating Corp.
The era of methanol as marine fuel is here
As the shipping industry continues to seek the best possible fuel alternatives, methanol is emerging as a promising marine fuel on the sector’s decarbonization journey.
World’s largest containership makes its first crossing through Suez Canal
The largest containership in the world, the 24,000 TEU Ever Ace, crossed the Suez Canal for the first time on 28 August 2021.
Everfuel to supply green hydrogen for TECO 2030’s fuel cells
Danish green hydrogen fuel provider Everfuel has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Norway’s cleantech company TECO 2030 for the delivery of green hydrogen to fuel TECO 2030’s fuel cells and fuel cell-based power generators in remote areas.
Alfa Laval ready to support industry’s methanol era
Swedish company Alfa Laval is developing a range of methanol solutions to support the maritime decarbonization goals.
METIS, Carl Baguhn want to greenify existing ships
Maritime data analytics specialist METIS Cyberspace Technology SA and diesel engine repair specialist Carl Baguhn GmbH & Co. KG have established a long-term strategic partnership to improve the environmental performance of existing ships and land-based power plants.
Concordia Maritime sells IMOIIMAX duo
Swedish tanker shipping company Concordia Maritime has decided to strengthen its liquidity by selling two IMOIIMAX vessels — Stena Image and Stena Important.
North America’s 1st all-electric tug to feature Corvus Energy battery
Energy storage company Corvus Energy has been selected by ABB Marine & Ports to supply the battery-based energy storage system (ESS) for the Crowley Maritime Corporation’s all-electric tug eWolf.
Bow part of ill-fated Crimson Polaris towed to port
The bow part of the fragmented hull of wood chip carrier Crimson Polaris, which broke into two pieces after running aground off Japan in the first half of August, has been towed to the Port of Hachinohe.
BSM Germany to cut CO2 emissions using behavioral science
Hamburg-based ship manager Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement (BSM) has partnered with UK-based software startup Signol to explore the role of behavior-based data science in reducing fuel consumption and carbon emissions of the vessels.