Green Marine

Stena Bulk about to test biofuel on its MR tanker
Swedish tanker shipping company Stena Bulk plans to test 100 % biofuel on one of its MR tankers in the coming weeks, joining its rivals in trialing biofuel as a solution for decarbonization of the shipping industry. As informed, the fuel is the MR1-100 bio-fuel oil, produced from used cooking oil an

Synergy: Doing nothing about crew changes is not a plan
The extension of time at sea for seafarers due to restrictions on crew changes and travel across the globe in order to curb the spread of the coronavirus has left thousands of seafarers stuck at sea. In any given month around 100,000 seafarers reach the end of their employment contracts and are repa

Coronavirus uncertainties steer Konecranes to profit warning
Finnish crane manufacturer Konecranes has issued a profit warning for 2020 due to demand outlook uncertainties resulting from the coronavirus pandemic. The company said that many of its customers are limiting access to their premises, disabling the company from completing the installation of new equ

The Power-to-Fuel project wants to convert CO2 into carbon-neutral fuel
A consortium led by the Swedish company Liquid Wind wants to establish commercial-scale facilities that would produce liquid, carbon-neutral fuel from captured carbon dioxide and green hydrogen from renewable electricity. The fuels are intended to be used primarily by marine and road transport among

Seafarers onboard Maersk boxship suspected of having coronavirus
A number of seafarers on board the containership Gjertrud Maersk, owned by the world’s largest shipping company Maersk, have been evacuated from the ship and taken to a hospital for treatment after experiencing symptoms linked to Covid-19. The seafarers started showing symptoms on March 23 and were

Fincantieri extends production halt at all cruise ship, naval plants
Fincantieri will further extend the work stoppage at all its military and cruise vessel production plants and offices.

Green Maritime Methanol partners launch engine testing programme
The Green Maritime Methanol consortium achieves a new project milestone.

Coronavirus Uncertainties Steer Konecranes to Profit Warning
Konecranes has issued a profit warning for 2020 due to demand outlook uncertainties from the pandemic.

Green Maritime Methanol Partners Launch Engine Testing Programme
The Green Maritime Methanol consortium achieves a new project milestone.

Synergy: Doing Nothing about Crew Changes is Not a Plan
Synergy: Collective, carefully managed crew changes at designated ports could help us tackle this crisis.

3 Ships Approached in Two Days off West Africa
Ships sailing off the coast of West Africa reported at least 3 suspicious approaches over the past two days.

CMA CGM closes USD 815 Mn sale of eight port terminals to Terminal Link
CMA CGM has completed a first transaction related to the sale of eight port terminals to Terminal Link.

Cargo ship runs aground off Scottish coast
A Norwegian cargo vessel ran aground off the Isle of Skye, Scotland, on March 23.

Diana Shipping’s CEO has COVID-19
Simeon Palios, chairman and CEO of Greek shipowner Diana Shipping, has tested positive for the coronavirus.