Florida-headquartered Eastern Shipbuilding Group has obtained Notice to Proceed from Washington State Ferries (WSF) to build two hybrid-electric ferries for the Evergreen State, with an option for an additional 160-vehicle unit. This development is understood to follow the first competitive bid for
Modular marine batteries developer and maker Fleetzero has commissioned naval architecture company Glosten to design what is expected to be the world’s longest-range hybrid electric vessel.
AW Shipping, a joint venture company between ADNOC L&S and Wanhua Chemical, has welcomed the 98,000 cbm Gas Yongjiang, the inaugural unit out of nine very large ethane carriers (VLECs) under construction at China’s Jiangnan Shipyard. As disclosed, Gas Yongjiang—described as one of the ‘world’s large
Government officials from the United States and South Korea have visited HD Hyundai’s headquarters in Ulsan to discuss ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation in the shipbuilding sector.
Taiwan-based shipping company Wan Hai Lines has held a naming ceremony for its brand-new, energy-efficient container vessel built by South Korea’s Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI). As disclosed, the containership was christened WAN HAI A20 on August 14 at Samsung Heavy Industries’ Geoje shipyard. Now
The Trust for Governors Island, a non-profit organization founded by the City of New York, has unveiled the Empire State’s ‘first’ hybrid-electric public ferry, the Harbour Charger. As disclosed, the arrival of the hybrid-electric Harbour Charger marked a ‘landmark’ moment for both Governors Isla
Finnish shipping company Wasaline has selected BLRT Repair Yards, a ship repair and conversion company, to carry out a retrofit project onboard its flagship hybrid ferry Aurora Botnia, increasing its battery capacity from 2.2 to 12.6 MWh.
Japanese tugboat services provider Tokyo Kisen and compatriot marine software developer Marindows have kick-started what is being hailed as Japan’s “first” pure battery-powered EV harbor tugboat development project. As disclosed, the electric harbor tugboat is set to be operated in the ports of Yoko
Star Princess, the second LNG-powered cruise ship built by Italy’s Fincantieri for the U.S. cruise line Princess Cruises, has completed its sea trials.
China Ship Design & Research Center (CSDC) and TECHNOLOG Services of Germany have signed a strategic cooperation agreement to advance green and smart shipbuilding.
UK-based shipping company Zodiac Maritime has welcomed its latest 7,000 CEU dual-fuel pure car and truck carrier (PCTC) constructed by China’s Yantai CIMC Raffles Shipyard (CIMC Raffles). As disclosed, the vessel, which uses liquefied natural gas (LNG) as one of its primary fuels, was delivered last
China’s Dalian Shipbuilding Offshore Co. (DSOC) and compatriot Zhongnen Fuel Injection Technology have inked a deal to construct a 20,000 cubic meters (cbm) liquefied natural gas (LNG) bunkering vessel, said to be the ‘first’ independently developed unit of its type in the country. As disclosed, the
Japan-headquartered Imabari Shipbuilding has delivered a 209,000 dwt dual-fuel liquefied natural gas (LNG)-powered bulk carrier SG Dawn to its owner. The LNG-powered bulker was handed over on August 7 at the company’s Saijo Shipyard. It is understood that the newbuilding’s owner is Tokyo-based marit
Provaris has received approval from Yinson to start the FEED phase for its large-scale low-pressure LCO2 tank.
