China-headquartered shipbuilder Wuhu Shipyard has been awarded approvals in principle (AiP) from two classification societies, Norway’s DNV and the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), for its eco-friendly 18,600 dwt chemical tanker. As disclosed, the tanker, which was independently developed by Wuhu
Chinese dry bulk vessel owner Fujian Guohang Ocean Shipping Group has exercised order options for two 89,000 dwt methanol dual-fuel bulk carriers at compatriot Wuhu Shipyard.
Wuhu Shipyard, part of China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC), has commenced the construction of the first 38,000 dwt stainless steel tanker for Norwegian ship operator Stolt Tankers.
Singapore-headquartered offshore, maritime, and energy solutions provider Seatrium has secured a $400 million sustainability-linked revolving credit facility with United Overseas Bank (UOB).
U.S.-based ammonia-to-power solutions provider Amogy has secured an additional $23 million in venture financing to advance development of its maritime products and support expansion into Asian markets.
Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri has reached a new chapter in the construction of LNG-powered ships for Explora Journeys, the cruise division of Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC).
French maritime company Louis Dreyfus Armateurs (LDA) has commissioned compatriot Ascenz Marorka, a smart shipping arm of GTT Group, to install a voyage optimization solution on four roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) vessels.
Japanese trading company ITOCHU Corporation has contracted compatriot Sasaki Shipbuilding to construct a 5,000 cubic meter (cbm) ammonia bunkering vessel and Izumi Steel Works to build an ammonia tank plant that will be loaded onto the vessel.
Singapore-based vessel builder Pinnacle Marine has launched its first B100 biofuel-powered utility boat, paving the way for the nation’s sustainable harbor craft sector.
U.S.-based cruise holding company Royal Caribbean has taken delivery of an LNG-fueled Icon-class newbuild Star of the Seas from Finnish shipbuilder Meyer Turku.
Latin America’s first electric tugboat, a joint endeavor by Empresa Nacional del Petróleo (Enap) and harbor towage services provider SAAM, has been christened in Chile, marking ‘a historic milestone’ for the country and the region.
Japanese shipbuilder Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KHI) has delivered a new LPG-powered LPG/ammonia carrier with an increased cargo capacity.
Germany’s Reederei Bernd Sibum has received funding from the German government to make its ships, which are being built by Dutch shipbuilder Damen, even more sustainable.
Construction of Lucia Cosulich, the second methanol-ready IMO II bunker tanker for Italy’s maritime transportation group Fratelli Cosulich, has begun at Taizhou Maple Leaf Shipyard in China.
