Maran Tankers Management, an oil tanker shipping unit of the Angelicoussis Shipping Group, has taken delivery of its first LNG dual-fuel very large crude carrier (VLCC). The vessel, which was named Antonis I. Angelicoussis after the group’s founder, was delivered on 3 January by South Korean shipbui
Dutch gas shipping company Anthony Veder has committed three LNG carriers to Deutsche ReGas (DRG) for its new floating LNG terminal in Lubmin, Germany. “We are proud that we have been selected by Deutsche ReGas for supporting in their floating LNG terminal,” Jan Valkier, CEO Anthony Veder said. “As
The majority of the newbuilding tonnage ordered in 2022 was alternatively fuelled, according to the data from Clarksons Research. Insights from the shipbroker show that 61% of tonnage ordered last year (35% by number) was alternatively fuelled. Overall, 83.4 million dwt was ordered across vessel sec
Famatown Finance Limited, a company indirectly controlled by trusts settled by shipping billionaire John Fredriksen, has increased its stake in European tanker major Euronav. Euronav disclosed earlier today that Famatown Finance Limited acquired 5,127,000 additional shares and today holds, together
The first of Japan’s two LNG-fueled ferries, the Sunflower Kurenai, owned by Japanese shipping major MOL and operated by its group company Ferry Sunflower Co., has officially entered into service. The ferry launched operation on January 13 between the Osaka-Beppu route, linking Sunflower Ferry Termi
Swiss freight trader Cargill has placed an order for two methanol-fuelled bulk carriers in Japan. Namely, the company has teamed up with Mitsu & Co, and ordered a Kamsarmax duo from Japanese shipbuilder Tsuinesihi Shipbuilding. The order was reportedly signed last month and the ships are scheduled f
French LNG containment specialist GTT has received new orders from its partners, the Korean shipyard Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) and the Chinese shipyard Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding, for the tank design of new liquified natural gas carriers (LNGCs). In the fourth quarter of 2022
The construction of MSC’s 16,000 TEU ultra-large containerships in China is ramping up with the second boxship hitting the water in the first two weeks of this year. Namely, Chinese shipbuilder Guangzhou Shipbuilding International (GSI) has launched a 16,000 TEU ULCVs named MSC Noa Ariela. The vesse
Norway-based H2Carrier has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Indian multinational conglomerate Larsen & Toubro (L&T) for cooperation in developing floating green ammonia projects for industrial-scale applications. H2Carrier is the designer and owner of the proprietary floating energy p
Maersk Growth, a venture arm of industry major A. P. Moller – Maersk, has revealed an investment in Berlin-based startup C1 Green Chemicals AG which specializes in the production of green methanol. The company has developed innovative technology enabling the mass production of green methanol without
Chinese shipbuilder Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding is progressing with the construction of the fourth liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier for compatriot COSCO Shipping Lines and energy firm China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC). On 12 January, the shipbuilder held a keel-laying ceremony for the
Dry bulk operator Norvic Shipping has acquired a newbuild dry bulk vessel on a long-term period-charter from Japanese shipowner Fujimaru Kaiun. The new 64,000dwt Ultramax, to be named Norvic Copenhagen, will transport dry cargo for customers around the world following its delivery from Imabari Shipy
Deutsche ReGas operated Ostsee LNG import terminal, for which French energy major TotalEnergies is contributing a floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU) and LNG supply, will see its official inauguration tomorrow. Stéphane Michel, President of Gas, Renewables & Power at TotalEnergies, said:
Helix Robotics Solutions has entered into a three-year charter agreement for the DP2 offshore support vessel Glomar Wave for work in the renewables and oil and gas sectors. The 66.4-meter multi-role vessel can be configured with one or two remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) and Helix’s new custom-bui
