Norwegian equipment provider Zinus has received a contract to provide charging solutions for BC Ferries’ new diesel-electric ferries. As disclosed, the contract, signed with Dutch shipbuilder Damen Shipyards, involves the delivery of ZPP800 tower solution cable management system [CMS] for the quaysi
Japanese conglomerate Marubeni Corporation has signed a partnership agreement with Norwegian shipping company Solvang to start the joint operation of an ammonia carrier as it steps up efforts to contribute to the global low-carbon ammonia value chain. Under the partnership agreement, Marubeni and So
Classification society ABS has issued approval in principle (AiP) to Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases, part of Japan’s Nikkiso Co., for an ammonia fuel supply system that can be retrofitted to existing vessels or installed on newbuilds. ABS completed design reviews based on class and statutor
Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri has launched Star Princess—the second dual-fuel liquefied natural gas (LNG)-powered vessel being built for the U.S.-based cruise line Princess Cruises. As disclosed, Star Princess is the second ship in the Sphere class, following the delivery of the first of the two o
The global shipping industry is not on track to meet the target of having zero-emission fuels account for 5% of all fuels by 2030, jeopardizing its ambition of hitting net-zero emissions by 2050, a new report shows.
Germany’s Hamburg Port Authority (HPA) and the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) have taken the next step in their partnership by signing a letter of intent (Loi) to work on accelerating maritime decarbonization, digitalization, and cybersecurity. The agreement, signed in the presence o
Classification society ABS has issued general design approval (GDA) to Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) for its detailed design of a liquefied hydrogen carrier.
MV Gan Jiang Kou, the newest LNG dual-fuel pure car and truck carrier (PCTC) operated by COSCO Shipping Specialized Carriers, a unit of China’s COSCO Shipping Group, has officially set sail on its maiden voyage. Following the recent naming ceremony, the 200-meter-long Gan Jiang Kou embarked on its f
Norwegian shipping company Misje Rederi has taken delivery of the newbuild eco-friendly hybrid bulk vessel from Sri Lanka’s Colombo Dockyard. The 5,000 dwt Misje Lotus is the company’s sixth EcoBulk hybrid vessel. Measuring 89.95 meters in length, Misje Lotus will transport various types of cargo, i
The EU’s FuelEU Maritime and the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) could create a level playing field for bio- and e-methanol, making eco-friendly fuels economically competitive compared to fossil marine fuels, a new white paper by the trade association Methanol Institute suggests. With significa
Norway-based cleantech company TECO 2030 has decided to make a strategic shift from manufacturing fuel cells in Norway to positioning the company as a global technology provider by offering licensing agreements to international partners. TECO explained that this decision reflects its commitment to g
JERA has concluded a joint collaboration agreement with POSCO International to realize low-carbon fuel value chains.
Oman’s logistics provider Asyad Group has signed a joint study agreement with OQ Alternative Energy and Sumitomo Corporation Middle East FZE to look into the potential of establishing Oman as a global low-carbon fuel bunkering hub. The agreement is said to mark a ‘pioneering step’ in promoting susta
HIF Global has signed a land reservation contract with Port of Açu to develop a facility to produce up to 800,000 tons per year of e-methanol.
