German liner major Hapag-Lloyd has entered into a partnership with compatriot logistics provider DB Schenker for emission-reduced container transports with waste- and residue-based biofuel. The deal follows the launch of Hapag-Lloyd’s “Ship Green” product in May enabling customers to transport their
Russian shipyard Zvezda Shipbuilding Complex has launched a new ice-class ARC7 LNG carrier for the Arctic LNG 2 project. According to Zvezda, the vessel was named Sergei Witte and has a capacity of 172,600 m3. It is the third unit in a series of fifteen LNG carriers ordered by Sovcomflot and being b
Climate technology company ZeroNorth has signed a three-year contract with Swiss freight trader Cargill on the provision of software for optimisations across vessels and voyages. The deal will see ZeroNorth become the main optimisation partner for more than 600 vessels the aim being to drive efficie
The Netherlands-based marine robotics manufacturer and shipyard RC Dock has unveiled its first fully classed uncrewed surface vessel (USV) designed for inspection, maintenance, repair (IMR) and survey operations. The 12-meter catamaran is equipped with an in-house developed launch and recovery syste
Green methanol is rapidly emerging as a transformative marine fuel, leading the charge in the maritime industry’s quest for sustainable and eco-friendly shipping operations, it is quickly becoming a prominent contender in the race to decarbonize the sector. As the imperative for decarbonization of t
Greek containership owner Danaos Corporation has ordered the construction of two methanol-ready 8,258 TEU containerships set for delivery in 2026. The company said the order was placed in June but did not disclose the name of the shipyard that secured the deal. The latest order brings Danaos’ newbui
Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) and Madhya Pradesh Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd (MPUVNL), a private limited state government company incorporated in India, have signed an MOU for classification and certification of solar-electric boats. The Mou is expected to provide the requisite fillip in the promotion
DOF Group has secured what it describes as a “significant” SURF contract to deliver services for a tier 1 contractor and operator in West Africa. DOF reported that it had secured a SURF contract in the region of $80-100 million for the construction support vessel (CSV) Skandi Acergy, with 326 days o
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has settled with French container shipping major CMA CGM over claims of violations of EPA’s vessel general permit issued under the Clean Water Act. Under the terms of the settlements, CMA CGM will pay $165,000 in penalties for claims of violations by fo
GEOS is expanding its fleet of offshore supply vessels with four PSVs and one SSV for a total consideration of $94 million.
A devastating collision in the Suez Canal on Saturday resulted in the sinking of a tugboat, claiming the life of one crew member, according to the Suez Canal Authority (SCA). The incident involved a Hong Kong-flagged LPG tanker Chinagas Legend and the canal authority’s tugboat Fahd. The collision to
Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding (SWS), a part of China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC), has delivered the third and fourth eco-friendly 7,000 TEU containership to Singapore-based shipowner X-Press Feeders.
According to the latest data from DNV’s Alternative Fuel Insights (AFI) database, the month of July saw the addition of 14 LNG-fueled ships. Still, the real star of the show was methanol, with a staggering 48 methanol-fueled ships, including retrofits, joining the ranks. The July orders have pushed
Yinson Production has secured a $230 million term loan facility in relation to an FPSO vessel, which will be deployed off the coast of Brazil.
