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Yara moves into fuel optimization business with Lean Marine takeover
Norwegian exhaust gas production firm Yara Marine Technologies has acquired Lean Marine, a company specializing in automated fuel-saving and performance management solutions for vessels. The move is in line with the company’s expansion plans beyond scrubbers, a market that took a major plunge during
Hyundai Samho orders LNG carrier tank design from GTT
French LNG containment specialist GTT has received an order from the Korean shipyard Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries (HSHI) for the tank design of a new LNG carrier.
Report: Dead turtles, dolphins washing ashore amid impact from X-Press Pearl’s sinking
Dozens of sea turtles and dolphins are washing ashore in Sri Lanka as a result of suspected poisoning by toxins released from X-Press Pearl’s cargo. It is estimated that these toxins claimed the lives of 176 turtles, 20 dolphins, and four whales, Sri Lanka’s deputy solicitor general, Madawa Tennakoo
Euronav, partners launch JDP for ammonia-fueled vessels
Belgium-based tanker shipping company Euronav, Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI), classification societies Lloyd’s Register and DNV have sealed a joint development project (JDP) for the development of ammonia-fitted vessels.
Germany wins EU funding for sustainable inland shipping program
The European Commission has approved a €131 million German scheme to support “the sustainable modernization” of inland waterway fleets in Germany.
Ever Given to finally depart Suez Canal on Wednesday
After being stuck in the Suez Canal for over three months, the 20,000 TEU containership Ever Given is poised to leave the waterway as the canal authority and the owners of the vessel reach a final deal on compensation. “The UK Club is pleased to announce that, following the agreement in principle be
Two more Tallink ships switch to shore power
Since 1 July, Tallink Grupp’s vessels Silja Europa and Baltic Queen have switched to using shore power at the Port of Tallinn’s Old City Harbour during their port stays.
Navig8 inks sale and leaseback deal for chemical tankers
Norway-listed tanker company Navig8 Chemical Tankers has entered into sale and leaseback agreements with Chinese Jiangsu Financial Leasing (JFL) for four chemical tankers.
CMA CGM, Elengy & others to study production of BioLNG
French liner major CMA CGM has teamed up with EveRé, operator of the multi-process household waste treatment plant, Elengy, a subsidiary of Engie, and TotalEnergies to study the feasibility of creating France’s first production unit for liquefied biomethane (BioLNG). BioLNG, a low-carbon alternative
Global Maritime Forum elects new CEO
The international not-for-profit organization Global Maritime Forum (GMF) has appointed Johannah Christensen as the new chief executive officer (CEO) and expanded the organization’s executive management team.
Hydrogenious and Østensjø join in on zero-emission shipping
Germany’s Hydrogenious LOHC Technologies and Norway’s Østensjø Group team up to develop an emission-free propulsion system based on hydrogen in oil for the global shipping industry.
KfW IPEX-Bank supports Hapag-Lloyd’s LNG-powered ULCV project with green loan
German container shipping major Hapag-Lloyd has secured from compatriot KfW IPEX-Bank its second green loan within six months aimed at financing the construction of six LNG-powered ultra large container vessels (ULCVs).
Drewry bullish on methanol’s role in decarbonizing shipping
UK-based shipping consultancy Drewry expects half of the vessels ordered after 2025 to have dual-fuel engines, with a large percentage using methanol as marine fuel. Methanol is viewed as a good replacement for traditional marine fuels due to its potential to reduce GHG emissions since it doesn’t co
Aurora, GSB Tankers set up chemical tanker partnership
Aurora Tankers, a wholly-owned subsidiary of IMC Industrial Group (IMC), has joined forces with Golden Stena Baycrest Tankers (GSB) to manage and operate stainless steel tankers.