UAE-based port operator AD Ports Group in collaboration with Kazakhstan’s national oil company KazMorTransFlot (KMTF) has announced the acquisition and commencement of operations of two oil tankers designed for the transportation of Kazakhstan’s oil across the Caspian Sea. The two tankers were named
Brazilian mining giant Vale, working in partnership with Oldendorff Carriers, has kick-started its first biofuel voyage on a bulk vessel. The trial is taking place on an Oldendorff vessel performing a laden Vale voyage from Brazil to Asia, carrying a full cargo of iron ore. The Hinrich Oldendorff, b
The construction of the first two Northern Lights’ ships has surged past the 60% completion mark, signaling substantial strides in the creation of what has been described as the world’s first large vessels tailor-made for liquified CO2 transport, the company said. The Northern Lights project, a join
Unique Group has broadened its unmanned surface vessel (USV) portfolio with the launch of two new models.
Finnish technology group Wärtsilä will supply the cargo handling systems (CHS) for four new medium gas carrier vessels, expected to primarily carry ammonia, owned by UK-based shipowner Purus Marine.
A new training project is being launched aimed at preparing seafarers for zero or near-zero emission ships as a way of addressing the imminent need for upskilling the workforce to operate advanced technological solutions and alternative fuels. The project was announced at the 2023 UN Climate Change
This 149.5-meter multi-purpose Ice Class diving support and subsea construction vessel has been made for worldwide subsea operations, including operations in coastal waters.
Azane Fuel Solutions, a Norwegian company developing an ammonia bunkering terminal, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with US-based ammonia power solutions company Amogy Inc. to explore the technical and commercial feasibility of using Amogy´s ammonia-to-power system on board an Azane-d
‘Green’ ships accounted for 83% of container carrier capacity ordered in the first nine months of 2023, according to the data from Alphaliner. The newbuilding surge saw the addition of 187 vessels, equivalent to 1.75 Mteu of fleet capacity. Notably, carriers themselves have predominantly initiated t
Saipem has tucked under its belt two new offshore contracts worth approximately $1.9 billion for work with ExxonMobil and Equinor.
Belgium-based developer and integrator of hydrogen solutions CMB.TECH and compatriot maritime transportation firm Boeckmans have teamed up on the order of four future-proof hydrogen-powered 5.000 dwt general cargo vessels.
Lloyd’s Register (LR) classification society is joining hands with Greek shipowner Capital Gas Ship Management (Capital) and South Korean shipbuilding major Hyundai Mipo Dockyard (HD HMD) on the construction of two ammonia-ready 22,000m3 low-pressure LCO2 carriers set to be delivered in 2025 and 202
Swedish marine propellers manufacturer Berg Propulsion has won a deal to provide control and propulsion technology for Buksér og Berging’s hybrid tug that is being built by Türkiye’s Uzmar Shipyard. Berg has been contracted to provide the full electrical power and control package for the Robert Alla
WinGD will carry out the first commercial installation of its new variable compression ratio (VCR) technology on two new dual-fuel LNG-powered vessels being built for Japanese shipping company NYK Line.
