Vessels
DSME delivers new LNG carrier Isabella to Maran Gas
South Korea’s Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering (DSME) has delivered the new LNG carrier named Isabella to Greece’s Maran Gas, the gas shipping unit of Angelicoussis Shipping Group.
Meyer Werft wins LNG-powered luxury yacht order
German shipbuilder Meyer Werft has won an order from Ocean Residences Development to build an LNG-powered luxury residential yacht.
In focus: The pursuit of low-carbon business prospects
This week’s focus was on making vessels greener, low-carbon strategies, green hydrogen, and building a sustainable future.
CSM, Hydrus team up to shift OSVs to hybrid propulsion
CSM Energy, part of the Columbia Group, and Hydrus Engineering have entered into a partnership to assess and retrofit offshore support vessels (OSVs) working in the offshore wind industry to turn them into hybrid vessels powered by both battery and fuel. “The offshore wind market is driven by moving
Thun Tankers names last-in-series LNG-fueled chemical tanker
Swedish shipping company Thun Tankers’ LNG-fueled chemical tanker built by Dutch shipbuilder Ferus Smit was launched and named Thun Empower.
MSC takes delivery of largest cruise ship built in Italy
Swiss-based cruise line MSC Cruises has taken delivery of the largest cruise ship ever built in Italy, its new flagship MSC Seashore.
GTT gets tank design order for 6 LNGCs from Korean shipyards
Korean shipyards Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) and Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries (HSHI) have ordered GTT tank design of six new LNG carriers (LNGCs).
MSC, Fincantieri team up on 1st hydrogen-fueled cruise ship
The Cruise Division of Swiss shipping major MSC Group has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Italian shipbuilding major Fincantieri and energy infrastructure operator Snam to examine requirements for the industry’s “first hydrogen-powered cruise ship.”
Russia returns to plans for first batch of LNG-powered icebreakers
Russia plans on building LNG-powered icebreakers to serve the Arctic Sea route.
Seaworks’ new LNG bulk carrier gets Kongsberg propulsion
Norwegian shipping company Seaworks’ new bulk carrier will be equipped with a propulsion system and LNG engine by compatriot technology company Kongsberg Maritime.
Industry firsts: Berge Bulk ship tests solar panels
Bermuda-based bulker owner and operator Berge Bulk has launched a pilot test to trial the maritime application of solar technology.
HVO30 fuel, innovative vessel design crucial for decarbonising offshore energy support vessels – Seacat Services
Hydrogen-based propulsion systems, electric engines and battery technologies are still years away from being operationally effective in the offshore energy support vessel (OESV) sector. So what can OESV operators do to meet the growing demand for lower emissions today? According to Seacat Services (
GTT scores tank design order for 2 build-in-Korea LNG carriers
French LNG containment specialist GTT has secured an order to design tanks for two new LNG carriers from Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries (HSHI) and Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME).
Latsco’s second LNG carrier on sea trials
Greek shipowner Latsco’s second LNG vessel Hellas Athina is undergoing sea trials at the Yellow Sea.