Dutch shipbuilder Damen has won approval in principle for designs of methanol-powered compact vessels from the classification society Bureau Veritas and Dutch and Belgian flag authorities. The company said that it now offers designs for a wide range of methanol-powered workboats. The designs are a r
The Port of Antwerp-Bruges has placed an order for six new tugs with Dutch shipbuilder Damen as part of the company’s ongoing fleet renewal. The series includes five diesel-powered RSD Tugs 2513, equipped with Damen Marine NOx Reduction System, and one electric tug, which has been described as Europ
A shortage of repair yards with experience in conversions may hinder the take up of alternative fuel technology by the existing fleet, according to the findings from LR’s new Engine Retrofit Report. The report has identified that retrofitting a significant number of the 9,000 and 12,900 large mercha
The development of molten salt reactor technology for maritime use has taken a huge step forward with the successful start of pumped-salt operations at a dedicated facility in the US. Specifically, Southern Company, TerraPower and CORE POWER have kick-started pumped-salt operations in the Integrated
Classification society DNV presented Hanwha Ocean, the South Korean shipbuilder formerly known as DSME, with an Approval in Principle (AiP) for a 270,000cbm LNG carrier. The new 345m long LNG carrier by Hanwha Ocean was heralded as a “ground-breaking achievement” by Vidar Dolonen, Regional Manager,
French shipping major CMA CGM Group plans to launch ZEBOX UK, a global startup accelerator, in Manchester this month. The Manchester-based startup accelerator is ZEBOX’s sixth innovation hub in the world, focusing on operational efficiency, decarbonization, future of work and artificial intelligence
UK shipowner Carisbrooke Shipping has signed a shipbuilding contract with Dutch shipbuilder Thecla Bodewes Shipyards for the construction of a Labrax 7,280 dwt diesel-electric multipurpose dry cargo vessel. The ship will be fitted with a diesel-electric propulsion system in combination with the adva
Geneva-based energy trading firm Gunvor Group and Norwegian shipping company Solvang ASA have formed a joint venture to own and operate next-generation eco-vessels for the liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) market. The joint venture has placed an order for five very large gas carrier (VLGC) newbuilds wit
The shore power system at HHLA Container Terminal Tollerort (CTT) in Hamburg, Germany was officially inaugurated with the successful supply of shore power to COSCO Shipping Taurus during a ship integration test this week, marking a significant milestone in its practical application. COSCO Shipping s
Green Ships AS, a consultancy company specialized in the designing and building of ‘green’ vessels, and Bourbon Horizon AS, an international offshore shipping company, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Amogy, the provider of ammonia-to-power technology, for the supply of its techn
In the ever-evolving landscape of marine fuels, liquefied natural gas (LNG) is firmly holding its position as a formidable choice for the decarbonization of ships despite a recent uptick in the popularity of methanol. According to the data from a two-month special report from DNV – Maritime’s Altern
Marine fuel supplier Bunker Holding has secured biofuel availability in more than 80 ports around the world.
Stellamar, the second unit of a series of 12 plug-in hybrid coasters ordered by ESL Shipping’s subsidiary AtoB@C Shipping, hit the water on October 1 at Chowgule Shipyard in India. “I would like to thank all parties involved in this successful project. It is great to be back here at Chowgule Shipyar
HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (KSOE) and KEPCO Engineering and Construction Company (KEPCO E&C) have received approval in principle (AiP) from classification society ABS for a new design of a floating offshore nuclear power barge.
