Netherlands-based Elegant Exit Company (EEC), which specializes in the sustainable recycling of veteran ships by converting them into green steel, has voiced interest in recycling FSO Safer. The rapidly decaying supertanker is at the center of a United Nations-led mission worth over $100 million to
Singapore-based Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonization and Boston Consulting Group have revealed major insights from the Global Maritime Decarbonization Survey during a presentation held at Nor-Shipping 2023’s Tradewinds Ocean Stage. The survey sheds light on the current state of maritime decarb
A total of 5.5% of fleet capacity today is alternatively fuelled, up from 2.3% in 2017, according to Clarksons’ Green Technology Tracker, which estimates the figure to reach 6.5% by 2025. Although alternative-fuelled newbuild ordering has been a little slower in 2023 to date, 48% of overall orderboo
China-based New Times Shipbuilding (NTS) has held launching ceremonies for two LNG dual-fuel bulk carriers built for Himalaya Shipping and Eastern Pacific Shipping (EPS). The launching ceremony for Himalaya Shipping’s 210,000 dwt bulk carrier was held on 9 June. Named Mount Neblina, the vessel is th
UK’s provider of flexible trailer, container and shipping services A2B-online has booked two multi-fuel, methanol ready hybrid containerships at Turkish Sedef Shipyard.
Norwegian offshore vessel owner Island Offshore has secured a contract to support the installation of a new gas pipeline in the Mediterranean. The company’s deep-water installation vessel Island Victory will carry out the installation of a complete mooring spread for a floating storage regasificatio
Norled, Remota AS and Seam AS have signed a letter of intent (LOI) to collaborate on the further development and operation of a control center for marine operations and autonomous operations of ships.
The second newbuild dual-fuel stainless steel parcel chemical tanker being built for E&S Tankers, a joint venture of Essberger Tankers and Stolt Tankers, has been launched. The ship named John T. Essberger was launched on 5 June – two months after the launch of its sister vessel Liselotte Essberger.
Gulf Marine Services (GMS) has secured two contract extensions for one of its small-size class vessels and one of its large-class vessels.
The decarbonization of maritime industry is increasingly picking up pace, led by new zero-emissions and hybrid-powered vessels, as ever-innovative offshore renewables sector finds new ways to produce green hydrogen – one of the most promising clean fuels in the energy transition story.
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) has entered into a strategic investment agreement with Delfin Midstream Inc, an LNG export infrastructure development company utilizing low-cost FLNG technology solutions. Delfin is the parent company of Delfin LNG and Avocet LNG LLC. Delfin LNG is a brownfield Deepwater Po
Japanese shipping major Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) has appointed Naomi Matsushita as the captain of its car carrier, Beluga Ace, effective June 6. The decision marks a significant step forward for gender diversity in the Japanese maritime sector, as it is the first time a female seafarer has as
SABIC Agri-Nutrients, a petrochemical company from Saudi Arabia, in collaboration with energy company Aramco, has sent the first commercial shipment of low-carbon ammonia to Taiwan Fertilizer Company. On its social media, SABIC said the shipment reflects its commitment to delivering low-carbon solut
Singapore-based ship management company Eastern Pacific Shipping (EPS) has signed a construction contract for 2+2 LNG dual-fuel LRII tankers with Chinese shipyard Guangzhou Shipbuilding International Co., a subsidiary of China State Shipbuilding Corporation, and CSSC Trading. The order for the 111,0
