Singapore-based shipping company Pacific International Lines (PIL) is advancing its fleet renewal program with the addition of another 8,200 TEU LNG dual-fuel containership.
Italy’s classification society RINA has awarded approval in principle (AiP) for a new LNG/hydrogen-powered Ultramax bulker design developed by Shanghai Merchant Ship Design & Research Institute (SDARI) in collaboration with Almi Marine Management.
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and classification society Bureau Veritas (BV) have renewed their memorandum of understanding (MoU) to deepen collaboration in maritime digitalization, decarbonization, and talent development.
The UK-based class society Lloyd’s Register (LR) and China Cruise Limited (China Cruises) have signed a strategic cooperation framework agreement to collaborate on key areas, including cruise safety, technology R&D, green transition, and digitalization. Following its full classification services for
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), Japanese shipping titan Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK) and NYK Group’s Monohakobi Technology Institute (MTI) have joined forces to collaborate on port-to-port maritime autonomous surface ship (MASS) trials. As disclosed, the initiative was ann
South Korean shipbuilder HD KSOE has become a strategic partner to the Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping (MMMSZCS).
Danish shipping giant A.P. Møller – Maersk has taken delivery of its latest environmentally friendly 2,080 TEU containership, which was constructed by Japan’s Imabari Shipbuilding. As disclosed, the 25,723 GT Maersk Namsos was handed over during a ceremony held in the city of Imabari on June 5. The
Finnish shipbuilder Meyer Turku has moved to the next stage of its sustainable shipbuilding journey by adopting central heating for ships under construction.
Green technology solutions provider Yinson GreenTech has partnered with RMS Marine & Offshore Service to propel the adoption of electric vessels, marine electrification, and sustainable maritime solutions in Singapore.
Finland-based shipping company Viking Line is to launch an emission-free route between Helsinki and Tallinn, Estonia, which will be serviced by what is hailed as “the world’s biggest” all-electric passenger car ferry. As disclosed, Viking Line has submitted a funding application to the EU’s Innovati
Damen Yichang Shipyard, a Chinese subsidiary of Dutch shipbuilder Damen, has launched the first two 3,800 dwt eco-friendly cargo vessels being built for Belgian logistics company Fast Lines Belgium.
Denmark-headquartered shipping association BIMCO has kick-started the development of a standard industry clause that would tackle the contractual uncertainties brought on by the United States Trade Representative’s (USTR) Notice of Actions to impose tariffs on Chinese-related vessels calling US port
South Korea’s classification society Korean Register (KR) and compatriot shipbuilding majors HD Hyundai Mipo and HD KSOE have launched a joint initiative to enhance the safety and sustainability of tank design for green ships.
A proposal, which aims to legally recognize wind-assisted propulsion solutions (WAPS) as a means to decarbonize shipping, has been submitted to the National Assembly of France. As disclosed, the bill has been signed by 50 members of the National Assembly and backed by dozens of maritime industry sta
