Green Marine
Golden Ocean exits bulker JV after fleet renewal
Bermuda-registered, Norway-based dry bulk shipping company Golden Ocean has terminated its relationship with Capesize Chartering Ltd. (CCL), a joint venture to coordinate the Capesize spot chartering services of Golden Ocean, Starbulk, CTM and Bocimar.
PortMiami terminals to be “shore power ready” by fall 2023
After signing a partnership agreement with six major cruise lines to bring shore power to PortMiami, Miami-Dade County, which operates the port, has announced that the PortMiami will be “shore power ready” by fall 2023.
PSA, RHT team up on ESG digital assets solutions to speed up decarbonization
PSA International has partnered up with RHT to explore co-creation and investment in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) digital assets solutions in an effort to further advance the goals of decarbonisation in ports and supply chains.
P&O Cruises’ LNG-powered ship Iona sails maiden voyage
British shipping company P&O Cruises’ 180,000-tonnes LNG-powered cruise ship Iona has departed Southampton for its maiden voyage.
MOL takes delivery of eco-friendly wood chip carrier
Japanese shipping major Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) has taken delivery of a new wood chip carrier from local shipyard Oshima Shipbuilding Co.
China gives go-ahead for Konecranes-Cargotec merger
China has given the green light to Finnish engineering majors Konecranes and Cargotec to proceed with their merger plans.
MPC Container Ships closes Songa acquisition
Norway’s containership owner MPC Container Ships ASA has completed its acquisition of compatriot ship owner and operator Songa Container AS.
Eneos Ocean extends LPG charter contract with Yara
Japanese energy company Eneos Ocean has extended its charter agreement with Norwegian fertilizer company Yara International ASA for a liquified petroleum gas (LPG) carrier.
ExxonMobil starts barge deliveries of LSFO in Tauranga port
Oil and gas giant ExxonMobil has started barge deliveries of the International Maritime Organization-compliant, low-sulphur marine fuel in New Zealand.
“Iranian drone” attacked Mercer Street tanker, US claims
Iran has been linked to the fatal drone attack on a Liberia-flagged tanker that occurred off Oman in late July.
Tsuneishi rolls out newest eco Ultramax ship model
Japanese shipbuilder Tsuneishi Shipbuilding has released details of its new energy-efficient ship model, known as TESS66 Aeroline.
MAN Rollo equips Parsifal LNG tankers with generator sets
Netherlands-based MAN Rollo has delivered the first MAN Stage V generator sets for the Parsifal series LNG tankers built by Concordia Damen shipyard.
Valenciaport’s electrical substation nearing completion
The Port Authority of Valencia (PAV) has unveiled its plans to launch a new electrical substation as part of its effort to achieve zero emissions by 2030.
HS Orka, H2V team up on green hydrogen and methanol project
Icelandic power company HS Orka and UK-based joint venture Hydrogen Ventures Limited (H2V) have revealed plans to develop a production plant for green methanol using green hydrogen to power the marine sector.