Vessels
d’Amico-led biofuel trial confirms positive reduction in CO2 emissions
The joint industry project launched in June 2021 to test biofuel blend (B30) derived from renewable feedstock to power a d’Amico Group LR1 product tanker, showed positive findings in terms of the reduction of CO2 emissions, reduced carbon intensity, and stable NOx emissions.
Rudderless cargo ship drifts around Dutch offshore wind farm, hits platform foundation
A rudderless cargo ship is drifting around the Hollandse Kust Zuid offshore wind farm in the Dutch North Sea following a collision with an oil and chemicals tanker in heavy seas in the anchorage area near IJmuiden on Monday, 31 January, the Dutch Coastguard said. In one of its most recent updates on
ZIM, MSC end cooperation on North Europe – East Med trade
Israeli shipping company ZIM and Swiss container shipping giant Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) have decided to cease their cooperation on the North Europe – East Med trade.
N-Sea targets better subsea solutions with newly chartered vessel
N-Sea Group has signed a long-term vessel agreement with EDT Offshore for an advanced DP-3 multi-purpose offshore support vessel with a track record in subsea services.
Fire erupts on Danish bulker at UK port
A Denmark-flagged bulk carrier suffered a cargo hold fire at the Southampton Bulk Terminal, the United Kingdom.
World’s largest cruise ship delivered in France
US-based cruise major Royal Caribbean International has taken delivery of Wonder of the Seas, dubbed as the world’s largest cruise ship, after three years of construction.
Furetank to boost Vinga fleet with new green ship
Swedish shipping company Furetank has ordered a dual-fuel tanker from Chinese shipbuilder China Merchants Jinling Shipyard – former AVIC.
Donsötank’s new hybrid electric tanker bunkered with LNG
Dutch marine fuel supplier Titan LNG has completed the LNG bunkering of MT Prospero — Donsötank’s new 22,000 dwt product and chemical tanker.
Clash between rig and vessel spotlights safety perils arising from ‘commercial pressure’
The recent collision in the North Sea highlights hidden safety threats arising from disregarding maritime procedures for the sake of profit.
HSHI orders GTT tank design for 6 LNG-fueled ships
Korean shipyard Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries (HSHI) has ordered the fuel tank design of six LNG-fueled container vessels from French LNG containment specialist GTT.
Volkswagen opts for green ship recycling
Germany’s transport and logistics company Volkswagen Group Logistics, part of Volkswagen AG, has become a signatory of the Ship Recycling Transparency Initiative (SRTI), an information disclosure platform hosted by the Sustainable Shipping Initiative (SSI).
Two players in design battle for Equinor’s stalled project while EIS gets unfavourable review
Equinor has selected two engineering players to carry out conceptual studies for an FPSO vessel while the review of the project’s EIS deemed it an unreliable source of information for decision-making processes.
Spliethoff wraps up 1st biofuel trial with GoodFuels
As part of the CO2 emission reduction endeavour, Spliethoff Group, the Netherlands-based shipowner, has completed its first biofuel trial in cooperation with compatriot biofuels pioneer GoodFuel.
Baleària builds 1st electric ship to serve as test lab for green hydrogen
Spanish ferry operator Baleària has embarked on a project to build the first electric passenger and cargo ferry that will be pollution free during port stays and approaches.