Germany-based engine manufacturer MAN Energy Solutions (MAN ES) has received multiple orders for MAN B&W G95ME-LGIM Mk 10.5 methanol engines to power a series of very large container vessels (VLCVs).
Independent shipbroker SSY is to enter the liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and ammonia markets, with Thorstein Bergersen joining the company as Head of LPG, effective from November 1, 2024.
Continuing with fleet expansion, Singapore-based shipping company Pacific International Lines (PIL) has ordered five liquefied natural gas (LNG) dual fuel 9,000 TEU containerships in China.
Wärtsilä has introduced new NextDF technology for its Wärtsilä 25DF liquefied natural gas (LNG) dual-fuel engine to cut methane emissions.
German energy company RWE has secured construction and environmental permits to build a 100 MW electrolyzer in Eemshaven, the Netherlands. The electrolyzer is part of system integration solutions associated with OranjeWind, an offshore wind project RWE is jointly developing with TotalEnergies in the
New York-headquartered ammonia plants developer First Ammonia has signed sales and service agreements with Danish technology company Topsoe for the production of the first solid oxide electrolyzers for the green ammonia project in the port of Victoria, Texas. The agreement, described as a milestone
Yanmar Power Technology, a group company of Japan’s Yanmar Holdings Co., has completed a land-based demonstration test of a pilot-ignition hydrogen 4-stroke high-speed engine for power generation in coastal vessels.
A consortium established by Japanese maritime majors NYK, Idemitsu Tanker, IINO Lines, and Nihon Shipyard has presented a design concept for Japan’s first Malacca Max type very large crude carrier (VLCC) that can run on methanol as an alternative fuel. To remind, the consortium was formed in January
Spanish energy major Cepsa has changed its name to Moeve, marking a milestone in the company’s ongoing transformation under the 2030 Positive Motion strategy, which aims to position the company as a leader in sustainable energy and mobility.
South Korean shipbuilder HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) has received approval in principle (AiP) from classification society DNV and signed a joint development project (JDP) for AiP with Lloyd’s Register (LR) for its new design of a 15,300 TEU ammonia dual-fuel containership. DNV granted the appr
In a major fleet expansion move, UECC has signed a shipbuilding contract with a Chinese yard for up to four multi-fuel battery hybrid PCTCs.
Swedish shipping company Erik Thun has launched the second plug-in hybrid dry cargo vessel in the new generation of Lake Vanern Max vessels, designed to minimize emissions and maximize cargo.
REGENT Craft, a U.S. manufacturer of all-electric seagliders, has received a deal to deliver its all-electric Monarch seaglider to United Marine Egypt (UME) Shipping.
Swedish ferry company Stena Line has reached another milestone in the construction of its methanol-ready NewMax hybrid ships, having held a joint launch and keel-laying ceremony last week.
