Green Marine
Wind-assisted, LNG-electric containership Trade Wings 2,500 wins BV’s AiP
The 2,500 TEU vessel, which has been designed jointly by VPLP Design, Alwena Shipping, SDARI and AYRO, received an Approval in Principle (AiP) from the classification society Bureau Veritas.
DFDS takes delivery of Stena RoRo’s new E-Flexer
Six weeks ahead of schedule, the Ro-Pax vessel Côte d’Opale – Stena’s fifth E-Flexer vessel ordered in China –has been delivered.
Falkor joins Liquid Wind to replicate eMethanol facilities
French low-carbon investment company, Falkor, has joined forces with power-to-fuel developer, Liquid Wind to replicate eMethanol facilities in France and Southern Europe.
Port of London Authority commissions study on future energy demand
The Port of London Authority (PLA) has awarded a contract to Royal HaskoningDHV to model the future of energy demand and supply on the tidal Thames as part of its plans to become a zero-carbon port. As announced last year, the PLA last wants to achieve Net Zero by 2040, or earlier. Chief Executive R
Fincantieri expects to return to growth trajectory in 2021
The gradual resumption of cruise operations is expected to significantly ramp up ship production this year and curb the negative impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the sector, according to Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri.
Flex LNG secures charter deal for Flex Constellation
Flex LNG, a pure-play LNG carrier company, has secured a prompt time-charter deal for its LNG carrier Flex Constellation.
Nordlaks’ Bjørg Pauline completes its first LNG bunkering
Norwegian natural gas supplier Gasnor has completed bunkering of the newbuild LNG-fueled fish carrier Bjørg Pauline, owned by aquaculture group Nordlaks.
Eco Marine, F-WAVE team up on ship integrated photovoltaic project
Japan-based technology company Eco Marine Power (EMP) announced today that it began its joint development program with F-WAVE Company (F-WAVE) on new ship integrated photovoltaic (SIPV) solutions.
MUA calls for vaccination of all foreign seafarers calling at Australian ports
In an effort to reduce the risk of COVID-19 spreading into the community, the New South Wales Ministry of Health plans to vaccinate a small number of foreign seafarers onboard vessels that transport gas between Australian ports. The Maritime Union of Australia welcomed the initiative between NSW Hea
Cornell: LSF, VLSF add $20,000 to annual ship operation costs
The introduction of the IMO rules last year to reduce ship sulphur emissions has resulted in a significant hike in operational expenditure for ship managers, with the use of low and very low sulphur fuel potentially resulting in system and engine damage, according to a recent webinar.
New LNG carrier Energy Integrity delivered to Alpha Gas
Greek ship management company Alpha Gas has taken delivery of its fourth LNG carrier Energy Integrity.
HMM in clover as it posts record operating profit
South Korean shipping major HMM reported its highest ever operating profit for the first quarter of 2021 amid higher freight rates and increased container handling volumes. The operating profit was KRW 1019.3 billion with a margin of 42% in Q1 2021 against a loss of KRW 2.0 billion ($ 1.7 million) i
Itochu inks MoU for ammonia as a marine fuel in Singapore
Japan’s Itochu Corporation has firmed up a memorandum of understanding with five companies to jointly study ammonia as a new marine fuel in Singapore.
In focus: Carbon capture and storage as key element in achieving decarbonisation
In this edition of In focus, we’ll be looking at ways through which the offshore energy sector is working to reduce carbon emissions.