Outlook & Strategy
Ulstein Verft to build new Nexans cable-laying vessel
Nexans Marine Operations has placed an order with Ulstein Verft for the construction of its new cable-laying vessel (CLV), said to be an updated version of the Nexans Aurora. The “large” DP3 vessel, based on the Nexans Aurora design as developed by Skipsteknisk, will be able to carry out the transpo
CMA CGM’s 13K TEU LNG-powered containership hits the water
A colossal containership sporting a green livery and a prominent LNG-powered designation on its hull has hit the waters at Chinese shipbuilding major Hudong Zhonghua. The LNG dual-fuel 13,000TEU container ship (H1841A), named CMA CGM Paraty, was built for the French CMA CGM Group. The ceremony was h
Elyse Energy, Hy24 and Mirova pen e-fuels financing deal
E-fuels company Elyse Energy, Hy24, managing a clean hydrogen infrastructure fund, and Mirova, an affiliate of Natixis Investment Managers, have signed a financing deal to support the development of Elyse Energy’s e-methanol and sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) projects in France and Spain. Specific
Industry partners kick off construction works on the largest European floating solar plant
A consortium made up of French, Belgian and Luxembourgian companies, led by renewable energy developer Q Energy, has started with the construction of a 74.3MWp floating solar plant in the northeastern France – said to be the largest such power plant in Europe.
WATCH: Green-methanol-powered Laura Maersk takes to the seas
Laura Maersk, the world’s first containership powered by green methanol, has set sail from Copenhagen, Denmark officially commencing her operations. Maersk, the owner of the groundbreaking ship, shared video footage of the vessel departing the Toldboden area of the Copenhagen harbor near the headqua
Hapag-Lloyd CEO: Industry must work together to create a level-playing field
The shipping industry needs to work together to accelerate the energy transition and establish a level playing field, ensuring Europe’s competitive edge on the global stage, Rolf Habben Jansen, CEO of Hapag-Lloyd AG, said yesterday in a powerful address at the European Shipping Summit (ESS) in Bruss
Woodmac: Europe’s carbon border adjustment sparks decarbonization and price surge
A recent report from Wood Mackenzie titled “Playing by New Rules: How the CBAM Will Change the World” sheds light on the potential consequences of the European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism, a policy that will require producers of goods imp
MSC-Fincantieri deal for two new hydrogen-powered ships stands
The Cruise Division of MSC Group has confirmed firm orders for two hydrogen-powered vessels for its luxury travel brand Explora Journeys with the Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri and pledged to continue its push towards a net zero-carbon emissions target by 2050 by investigating additional new and ad
Spain backs Carnegie with €1.2M for CETO wave energy device deployment
The Spanish government has awarded €1.2 million to Carnegie Clean Energy’s AGUAMARINA project to enhance and extend the deployment of its CETO wave energy device at Biscay Marine Energy Platform (BiMEP) in the Basque Country.
ESPO concerned over carbon and business leakage as EU ETS nears implementation
As the European Union (EU) prepares to implement the EU Emission Trading System (ETS) directive for the maritime sector, the European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) has raised concerns about the potential for carbon and business leakage due to the current legislation’s limited scope. The EU ETS direc
Dual-fuel VLCC Antonis I. Angelicoussis acquires Green Award certification
Greek-flagged LNG dual-fuel very large crude carrier (VLCC) Antonis I. Angelicoussis has received a certification from the Green Award Foundation, becoming the first of its kind to join the Green Award program. The certification includes the Green Award greenhouse gas labels CO2 (level 1) and CH4. T
UK marine surveying company changes hands
UK offshore wind solutions provider OEG Renewables (OEGR) is targeting a strengthened position in the survey market with the acquisition of GEOSIGHT, a compatriot marine surveying company working on offshore renewable energy, subsea cables and civil projects. GEOSIGHT, founded in 2016 and headquarte
Wello files for bankruptcy and ceases wave energy operations
Fifteen years after its establishment, the Finnish company Wello has declared bankruptcy and ceased operations following the failure of two of its full-scale Penguin wave energy devices in real sea conditions, the last of which occurred offshore Spain in late 2021.
WinGD, KSS Line forge alliance on ammonia-powered future
Swiss marine power company WinGD has signed a memorandum of understanding with South Korean shipowner KSS Line to explore X-DF-A dual-fuel ammonia engines for future newbuilds. WinGD is due to begin validation of its ammonia-fuelled engine concept on single and multi-cylinder test engines, in Winter