Vessels
Bunker One HVO biodiesel for Molslinjen ferries
Bunker One
Kiel Canal needs flexible dues system, study suggests
The creation of a flexible Kiel Canal dues system would ensure that shipping companies choose the route through the canal, a new study found.
Spirit moves to decommission North Sea field
Oil and gas company Spirit Energy has now started the first phase of preparing to decommission its Chestnut field, located in the North Sea.
In focus: Redefining the offshore energy environment
Energy transition is bringing with it an intricate mix of options for the offshore energy and shipping sectors.
BIMCO: 381 boxships ordered worldwide in 2021
Shipowners are enjoying a cash-rich period despite coronavirus challenges and continue investing in new vessels.
Hamburg prosecutors raid offices of Erck Rickmers, others over illegal shipbreaking
Hamburg public prosecutors have raided the offices of Erck Rickmers Group and other shipowners due to allegations of illegal beaching of ships.
NGOs call on Greece, Bangladesh to stop unlawful beaching of ferry
Greece and Bangladesh have been urged by NGOs to stop the “illegal” beaching of a ferry containing asbestos and other toxic materials.
Wasaline’s LNG-powered ferry Aurora Botnia delivered
Finnish shipbuilder Rauma Marine Constructions has delivered the new LNG-fueled ferry Aurora Botnia to shipping company Wasaline.
Solstad Offshore in fleet reshuffle with two vessels sold
Offshore vessel owner Solstad Offshore has recently sold one vessel, secured an extension for another, and sold one vessel for recycling.
Maersk orders carbon-neutral methanol-powered fleet
Danish container shipping giant Maersk revealed plans to add to its fleet a total of eight large ocean-going container vessels capable of being operated on carbon-neutral methanol.
Will UK Hydrogen Strategy pave the way for shipping’s decarbonisation?
The UK government recently unveiled its first Hydrogen Strategy with a vision to create a thriving low-carbon hydrogen sector over the next decade and beyond.
GTT and CCS to collaborate on China’s LNG vessels
French LNG containment specialist GTT has teamed up with China Classification Society (CCS) for the application of its membrane technology on LNG vessels and storage tanks.
Tallink Megastar ferry switches to shore power for emission-free port stays
Technology company ABB has been selected by Estonian shipping company Tallink Grupp to provide a shore connection solution for shuttle vessel Megastar.
Samsung Heavy Industries launches GasLog’s new LNG carrier
South Korean shipbuilder Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) has launched GasLog Winchester, GasLog-s LNG carrier newbuild.