Green Marine
KN, LS, MOL to develop LCO2 and hydrogen project in Klaipeda
Klaipedos Nafta (KN), Larvik Shipping, and Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) have reached an agreement to carry out a feasibility study to develop liquefied CO2 (LCO2) loading facilities at KN’s infrastructure in Klaipeda, Lithuania.
Wärtsilä to develop autonomous, zero-emission barge for Port of Rotterdam
Finland-based technology group Wärtsilä is embarking on a project to develop and demonstrate an autonomous, zero-emission barge for the Rotterdam Port Authority. The endeavor is part of a research project, nicknamed sMArt Green Ports as Integrated Efficient multimodal hubs (MAGPIE), which was borne
Port of Long Beach rewards eco ships with ‘world’s highest’ bonus
California’s Port of Long Beach, the second-busiest container port in the United States, has adopted a new amendment to its Green Ship Incentive Program, now offering “the world’s most generous sustainable vessel financial incentives.”
Stena Line’s 4th E-Flexer hits the water in China
Stena Line’s first new extended E-Flexer ferry has been launched at the CMI Jinling Weihai Shipyard in China. The Ro-Pax vessel, whose name is yet to be revealed, took to the water for the first time on 24 May. The vessel was ordered in 2018 and the delivery is expected in 2022. The ferry is the [&h
Kanfer Shipping orders two LNG bunker vessels from Taizhou Yard
Norwegian shipping company Kanfer Shipping AS has signed a contract with China-based Taizhou Wuzhou Shipbuilding Industry for the construction of its first two small-scale LNG bunker and distribution ships. The order for the 6,000 cbm LNG bunkering pair comes on the back of a Letter of Intent (LoI)
Klaveness takes delivery of final CLEANBU newbuild
On May 25, Norway-based shipowner Klaveness Combination Carriers ASA (KCC) took delivery of the MV Balzani from Chinese New Yangzi Shipyard, marking the completion of the CLEANBU newbuilding program.
Port of Tallinn’s 2050 target: All moored ships will need to use green electricity, clean fuel
In order to achieve climate neutrality by 2050, Estonian Port of Tallinn will have to ensure that all ships moored at the port switch to green electricity or to alternative, more environmentally friendly fuels, a new report shows.
Bahamas registry welcomes first LNG-powered ship
Mardi Gras, Carnival’s latest newbuild, has joined the Bahamas Maritime Authority (BMA) as the registry’s first LNG-powered cruise ship.
Kongsberg Digital adds three new software solutions to Kognifai Marketplace
Norway’s Kongsberg Digital has signed a partnership agreement with MarineInsight by ioCurrents that will make three new software solutions available to its Vessel Insight subscribers.
Four mega-cranes head towards NWSA’s Terminal 5
Traveling on vessel Zhen Hua 36, four ZPMC Super-Post Panamax cranes departed Shanghai on May 23, heading east to the Northwest Seaport Alliance’s (NWSA) Terminal 5 in the Seattle Harbor.
ITF urges global seafarer vaccination to prevent crew crisis 3rd wave
As the race between the virus and vaccine continues, the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF), section Seafarers, has called for global vaccination rollout to prevent the crew change crisis from spiraling out of control for a third time.
KSOE reveals new 6-vessel order
South Korean shipbuilding giant Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering Co. (KSOE) has secured several contracts for the construction of a total of six vessels.
NS to digitalise Norsepower’s wind propulsion technology
Finland-based provider of auxiliary wind propulsion systems Norsepower has partnered with UK’s ship management company Newport Shipping (NS) to become wind propulsion provider within NS digital platform created for shipowners planning retrofit projects.
Schottel propulsion for Brevik Fergeselskap’s 1st fully electric ferry
German propulsion company Schottel has delivered main propulsion units for a new ferry to Netherlands-based Holland Shipyards Group.