The General Authority for the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZONE) has held talks with officials from both the private and public sectors in Japan to discuss establishing a new industrial zone and to facilitate cooperation in green fuels bunkering. As disclosed, the parties held talks during a recent e
Taiwanese shipping player TS Lines has ordered four methanol-ready containerships at CSSC Hunagpu Wenchong, a subsidiary of China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC).
China’s Fujian Mawei Shipbuilding has clinched an order for a dozen eco-friendly 1,800 TEU container vessels from Singapore-based shipowner Eastern Pacific Shipping (EPS), with an option for an additional six units. According to Greek shipbroker Intermodal, Fujian Mawei is set to construct at least
Singapore-based shipping company Ocean Network Express (ONE) has taken delivery of the next 13,900 TEU fit-for-the-future container vessel from Japan’s Imabari Shipbuilding. As disclosed, the vessel—christened One Sincerity—was constructed at Imabari’s Hiroshima Shipyard. It was handed over to its o
There has been a rapid progress in the development of methanol and ammonia as zero-emission fuels, however, technology readiness is not enough in and of itself to drive the change needed at the pace required, a new report released by the Global Maritime Forum finds.
Modular marine batteries developer and maker Fleetzero has commissioned naval architecture company Glosten to design what is expected to be the world’s longest-range hybrid electric vessel.
Japanese shipping major Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) and compatriot trading company ITOCHU Corporation have concluded a joint development agreement (JDA) for ammonia bunkering demonstrations.
Antigua & Barbuda’s government and the Bahamas-based maritime startup Veer have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to turn the region into a clean shipping hub.
India’s Deendayal Port Authority (DPA), Kandla, has published a tender for the establishment of the country’s inaugural port-based biomethanol production facility on an Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) basis. According to DPA, once operational, the site is to manufacture around 10 ton
Japanese shipping company Asahi Tanker has become the newest member of the Maritime Battery Forum (MBF ), a global community of maritime battery enablers.
German engine manufacturer Everllence (formerly MAN Energy Solutions) and compatriot MEYER RE, an arm of the Meyer Group focused on sustainable maritime solutions, have shaken hands on an initiative to ‘advance’ methanol retrofitting systems. As divulged by the partners, the project will aim to cut
The Trust for Governors Island, a non-profit organization founded by the City of New York, has unveiled the Empire State’s ‘first’ hybrid-electric public ferry, the Harbour Charger. As disclosed, the arrival of the hybrid-electric Harbour Charger marked a ‘landmark’ moment for both Governors Isla
Finnish shipping company Wasaline has selected BLRT Repair Yards, a ship repair and conversion company, to carry out a retrofit project onboard its flagship hybrid ferry Aurora Botnia, increasing its battery capacity from 2.2 to 12.6 MWh.
Star Princess, the second LNG-powered cruise ship built by Italy’s Fincantieri for the U.S. cruise line Princess Cruises, has completed its sea trials.
