Green Marine
Alfa Laval joins Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping
Alfa Laval has joined the Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping to work on the development of low- and zero-carbon technologies for the marine industry. As a strategic partner Alfa Laval will be part of the Center’s advisory board, providing strategic and technical guidance for futu
CIMC SOE launches Avenir’s 20,000-cbm LNG bunkering vessel
Avenir LNG said its 20,000-cbm LNG supply and bunkering vessel, Avenir Allegiance was launched at the Zhoushan Changhong International Shipyard yard in China.
Maersk Essen reaches Lazaro Cardenas anchorage after container spill
The boxship Maersk Essen, which lost about 750 containers in the North Pacific earlier this month, has reached the port of Lazaro Cardenas, Mexico.
Panama Canal cut 13 million tons of CO2 in 2020
The Panama Canal contributed to a reduction of more than 13 million tons of carbon dioxide (CO2) equivalent emissions in 2020 by offering a shorter route to ships when compared to the most likely alternative routes. These savings are equivalent to the greenhouse gas emissions of 2.8 million passenge
Port of Nigg gets £8.3M boost to accommodate growth of renewables
Regional development agency Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) has approved investment of up to £8.3 million in Scottish government funding for the development of East Quay at Port of Nigg to help meet the needs of growing renewable energy sector.
ABB to power South Korea’s 1st domestic fully electric ferry
Technology company ABB has been selected to deliver an end-to-end electric power and propulsion solution for South Korea’s first domestic zero-emission ferry.
Eastern Pacific Shipping hits its ESG target two years ahead of schedule
Singapore-based ship management company Eastern Pacific Shipping (EPS) has met its Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) policy two years ahead of schedule, the company announced. EPS started disclosing a fleetwide CO2 emissions report last year, using the industry-accepted Annual Efficiency Rati
CMA CGM to operate, manage Port of Alexandria’s new terminal
Egyptian authorities have confirmed their intention to enter into a long-term partnership with French shipping major CMA CGM for the operation and management of Pier 55, the Port of Alexandria’s new multi-purpose terminal.
Wärtsilä bags 36 engines order for Arctic LNG 2 carriers
The Finnish technology group Wärtsilä has been contracted to supply dual-fuel engines for six new 172,500 cbm Arctic LNG 2 carriers.
Biden backs the Jones Act in a new executive order
The U.S. President Joseph R. Biden, who took office just a week ago, is powering through very busy first days of presidency reversing multiple policies implemented by the previous administration. On Monday, January 25, Biden signed an executive order on strengthening American manufacturing which is
Kanfer inks LoI for LNG bunkering pair
The Norway-based Kanfer Shipping has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with the China-based Taizhou Wuzhou Shipbuilding Industry for a pair of small-scale LNG bunker and distribution vessels.
New shore power system to further cut Port of Gothenburg’s carbon footprint
More ships will be able to connect to shoreside power at Swedish Port of Gothenburg within a few weeks, the port authority revealed.
Samsung Heavy Industries wins deal for containership duo
South Korean shipbuilder Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) has won an order for two large containerships from an unnamed Oceania-based company. Under the $207 million (KRW 229 billion) deal, the boxship pair is scheduled for delivery by the end of December 2022. The shipbuilder started the year with an
Failure to comply with new environmental rules will pose ‘a huge business risk’
With the increasing pressure for shipowners to sharpen their environmental performance, driven by IMO 2050, regional regulations and market pull from charterers, banks and investors, the decarbonization challenge is here to stay. “This represents a whole new ball game for the industry. Optimisation