Green Marine
Wärtsilä provides hydrogen blends engines for Keppel O&M
The Finnish technology group Wärtsilä will provide engine generating sets running on a hydrogen and natural gas blend for Keppel Offshore & Marine’s offshore floating testbed in Singapore.
Stena RoRo orders dual-fuel E-Flexer for Marine Atlantic
Stena RoRo has signed an agreement with China’s CMI Jinling (Weihai) to order an LNG-powered E-Flexer roll-on/roll-off passenger (RoPax) vessel that will be chartered out to Marine Atlantic, a Canadian federal Crown corporation.
Brittany Ferries orders two LNG-electric ferries
French shipping company Brittany Ferries has signed an agreement with Swedish ferry operator Stena RoRo for two new hybrid, LNG-electric ferries.
UK Parliament puts a spotlight on shipping emissions
The Environmental Audit Committee (EAC) in the UK Parliament has launched a new inquiry in an effort to look at how the shipping and aviation sectors can best achieve net-zero emissions.
FMC starts audit of top 9 container carriers
The US Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has established a new audit program and dedicated audit team to assess container carrier compliance with the agency’s rule on detention and demurrage.
Ricardo joins Waterborne Technology Platform as part of its net-zero drive
The environmental consulting company Ricardo has joined the Waterborne Technology Platform as part of its commitment to maritime decarbonisation.
Maersk Broker, McKinsey & Company partner up on maritime decarbonisation
Maritime consulting business Maersk Broker Advisory Services and management consulting firm McKinsey & Company have joined forces to assist shipowners and operators in defining their decarbonisation roadmap and strategy.
Safe Bulkers orders three eco-friendly Kamsarmaxes
Greece-based dry bulk owner Safe Bulkers has placed an order for three Japanese eco-efficient Kamsarmax class vessels as part of its “green” fleet renewal program.
JFE Steel signs charter deals for 3 LNG-fueled bulk carriers
Japan’s JFE Steel has signed long-term charter deals with NYK Line, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha and Mitsui O.S.K. Lines for three 210,000-tonnes LNG-fueled bulk carriers.
GTT inks fuel tank design deal for LNG-powered quintet
Engineering company Gaztransport and Technigaz (GTT) has received an order from the South Korean shipyard Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) to design the fuel tanks for five very large liquefied natural gas (LNG) powered container vessels.
MSC, Oldendorff Carriers join Methanol Institute
Swiss shipping major MSC Group and German dry bulk shipping company have become the newest members of the Methanol Institute (MI).
Fuel(s) for thought – a decade of IMO mandatory rules
The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) marks a turbulent 10-year period of action on cutting greenhouse gas emissions from shipping with the latest measures being adopted at IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 76).
Air Liquide steps up its support to world 1st hydrogen ship
French gas and technology company Air Liquide has announced that it will become the main partner of the Energy Observer, “the world’s first hydrogen vessel”, for the next four years.
Viking marks float out of newest cruise ship
The Swiss cruise line Viking Cruises has announced that its cruise vessel Viking Mars was lowered into the sea from the Fincantieri Ancona shipyard in Italy.