Green Marine
Number of ships sailing the Northwest Passage up by 44%
Ships entering the Northwest Passage area increased 44% from 2013 to 2019, the latest report from the Arctic Council’s Working Group on the Protection of the Arctic Marine Environment (PAME) shows. Specifically, in 2013 some 112 unique ships entered the area travelling an average distance of 2.98 na
Hutchison Ports BEST receives CMA CGM Scandola LNG vessel
Hutchison Ports BEST, a semi-automated terminal, has welcomed LNG-powered vessel CMA CGM Scandola as the first container ship using LNG to arrive at the Port of Barcelona.
GPA orders eco-efficient container cranes
The Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) has ordered 28 Konecranes eco-efficient container cranes for the Port of Savannah in the U.S.
US: MSC Gayane crewman gets 5+ years in prison for smuggling cocaine
A crew member of containership MSC Gayane was sentenced to more than five years in prison for attempting to smuggle cocaine worth over $1 billion into the United States two years ago.
Zvezda cuts steel for third Arctic LNG 2 tanker
The Zvezda Shipbuilding Complex in the Russian Far East has cut the first steel for a new Arc7 ice-class LNG tanker for the Arctic LNG 2 project.
UECC launches 1st battery hybrid LNG-powered PCTC
United European Car Carriers (UECC), a Norway-based provider of shortsea RoRo transportation, has launched its first battery hybrid LNG-powered pure car and truck carrier (PCTC). The milestone was marked on Monday, April 12. The newbuild was set to be moved from shore to the floating dock and then t
Making Boston big ship ready
Three new low profile Neo-Panamax cranes have begun their journey to Boston on a ship from Shanghai, Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) said in their latest release. The cranes will arrive at Conley Terminal this summer and will be operational this fall. These cranes, along with a new berth and
Egypt to hold Ever Given, its crew until $916M claim is paid
The giant containership Ever Given, which hit the headlines after getting stuck in the Suez Canal last month, has been seized by the canal authority. Namely, the Suez Canal Authority (SCA) is seeking $ 916 million in damages for the costs incurred by the ship’s blockage of the waterway. The ship wil
SHI completes the trial run of its LNG regasification system
South Korean shipbuilder Samsung Heavy Industries has completed the pilot test of its zero-carbon LNG regasification system named S-REGAS.
Rhenus takes major stake in Arkon Shipping & Projects
Germany-based short-sea shipping company Rhenus Maritime Services acquired 60 per cent of the shares in compatriot ship and project consignment manager, Arkon Shipping & Projects, in March 2021.
GTT scores tank design order for Chinese LNG carrier
French liquefied natural gas containment specialist GTT has been contracted to design the tank for a Chinese mid-scale LNG carrier.
U-Ming nets sustainability loan for LNG-powered bulkers
U-Ming Marine Transport Corporation, Taiwan’s largest publicly listed bulk carrier company, has secured its first sustainability-linked loan worth $45 million. The loan was obtained from E.SUN Commercial Bank and it was preceded by a rigorous due-diligence process that evaluated the company’s financ
The Port of València slashes its carbon footprint by 30%
Spanish Port of València has reduced its carbon footprint by 30% from 2008 to 2019, the port authority said. Specifically, the reduction translates to 2.23 kg from 3.19 kg of CO2 per tonne handled. The carbon footprint at the port is measured considering all the activity that takes place in the Port
Navigator signals merger with Ultragas
Gas shipping company Navigator Holdings has signed a non-binding Letter of Intent with Naviera Ultranav Limitada to merge its fleet and business activities with Ultragas ApS. The merger of the two gas shipping companies would bring the combined fleet to a total 56 vessels. Specifically, Ultragas has