SEA-LNG, a multi-sector industry coalition promoting LNG as a marine fuel, has welcomed a new member. Singapore-headquartered bio-LNG supplier Straits Bio-LNG has joined the coalition to make ‘real strides’ in promoting LNG as a practical solution for shipping decarbonization. Straits Bio-LNG is cur
Austal Australasia, a part of Australian shipbuilding company Austal, has signed a contract with Gotlandsbolaget of Sweden to design and construct a hydrogen-ready vehicle passenger ferry.
South Korean shipbuilding major HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (KSOE) has rolled out a nuclear-powered containership model utilizing small modular reactor (SMR) technology to accelerate the development of nuclear-powered vessels.
The government of South Korea has laid out a plan to invest about KRW 222.3 billion (circa $152.89 million) to support the construction (or conversion) of 81 environmentally friendly vessels. According to the nation’s Ministry of Ocean and Fisheries (MOF), KRW 163.5 billion has been set aside from t
NH3 Clean Energy has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Pilbara Ports Authority exploring the options for the loading and export of 600,000 tonnes per annum (TPA) of clean ammonia from its flagship WAH2 clean ammonia project.
Japanese ship equipment manufacturer Mitsui E&S has commenced test operation of the large-bore low-speed ammonia dual fuel engine as “a major step” toward decarbonizing the shipping industry.
Clean fuels producer and developer StormFisher Hydrogen has secured a $50 million commitment from Hy24’s Clean Hydrogen Infrastructure Fund, a low-carbon hydrogen asset manager, to boost its clean fuel production projects in North America.
Renewable energy company SwitcH2 has welcomed a new shareholder on track to finalize the design of its 300 MW offshore floating ammonia project.
South Korea-based HJ Shipbuilding & Construction (HJSC) has clinched its inaugural order this year for an 18,000 cbm liquefied natural gas (LNG) bunkering vessel for compatriot shipping player H-Line Shipping. It is understood that the contract is worth KRW 127.1 billion (about $87.47 million). As d
Four 18,000 cubic meter (cbm) LNG bunkering vessels will be built by HD Hyundai Mipo in Ulsan.
German cruise line TUI Cruises, a joint venture between TUI AG and Royal Caribbean Cruises, has taken delivery of Mein Schiff Relax, the first of two liquefied natural gas (LNG) dual-fuel cruise ships being constructed by Italian shipbuilding player Fincantieri. As disclosed, the red carpet for the
Norwegian ammonia distributor Yara Clean Ammonia and Japan’s shipping company NYK Line have concluded what is said to be the “world’s first” time-charter contract for an ammonia-fueled medium gas carrier.
In line with efforts to promote decarbonization in maritime transport, Japanese shipping major NYK Line has conducted the first biofuel test run on its coal carrier for a domestic power utility company.
French LNG containment specialist GTT has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with China’s COSCO Shipping LNG Investment and COSCO Shipping Heavy Industries to explore joint development of LNG carriers, ethane carriers, floating LNG (FLNG) units., and crude carriers.
