Bermuda-based bulk carrier company Himalaya Shipping has taken delivery of the tenth 210,000 dwt Newcastlemax LNG dual-fuel newbuild from China’s New Times Shipyard.
Norwegian shipyard Myklebust Verft has been selected to build two hydrogen-powered ferries ordered by compatriot transport company Torghatten Nord. Once delivered, the newbuilds will be ‘the world’s largest’ hydrogen ships and will be bunkered with hydrogen produced in Bodø.
Cruise company Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH) has revealed a major fleet expansion program with the order for up to eight next-generation cruise ships to be built by Italian shipbuilding major Fincantieri.
Finnish shipping company Meriaura has ordered two biofuel-powered Ecotrader cargo ships from Dutch shipyard Royal Bodewes.
Norwegian company YSA Design has unveiled a concept for a new sail-powered catamaran cruise ship.
EuroGreen Maritime (EGM), a French shipping company focused on sustainable maritime solutions, has entered into a seven-year charter agreement, with options for five one-year extensions, for four hybrid battery/dual-fuel methanol vessels with the Norwegian energy company Equinor.
AtoB@C Shipping, a Swedish subsidiary of Finland-based shipping company ESL Shipping, has taken delivery of Stellamar, the second in the series of twelve plug-in hybrid general cargo vessels.
Dutch towage and maritime company KOTUG International has signed a framework agreement with compatriot shipbuilding and ship repair specialist Padmos to build ‘the complete lineup’ of E-Pusher, an electric pusher tug.
French shipbuilder Chantiers de l’Atlantique has cut the first steel for OE Corinthian, the first wind-powered cruise ship in the Orient Express Silenseas fleet.
Germany’s KfW IPEX-Bank has decided to support the fleet modernization of Switzerland-based shipping group C. Armateurs, part of the Cobelfret group, with a financing of €42 million.
Chinese shipbuilder Nantong CIMC Sinopacific Offshore & Engineering (CIMC SOE) has received an order for two plus two 40,000 cbm liquefied petroleum gas (LPG)/ammonia carriers.
Terntank has ordered another tanker with wind-assisted propulsion and dual-fuel engine capable of operating on MGO, biofuels, and methanol.
Following the completion of all pre-production activities, Provaris Energy has initiated the fabrication of the H2Neo prototype tank in Norway.
Chart Industries and GasLog have teamed up to study the development of a commercial-scale liquid hydrogen (LH2) supply chain.
