Seaspan Corporation, a Hong Kong-based owner and operator of container vessels, has launched ZIM Sammy Ofer, the first in a series of ten 15,000 TEU liquefied natural gas (LNG) dual-fuel containerships ordered back in 2021. According to the company’s social media update, the ship was launched in Geo
South Korean shipbuilder Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) has won an order for the construction of two very large gas carriers (VLGCs) worth approximately $190 million (KRW 270.7 billion). The company behind the order is an undisclosed shipowner based in Africa, according to a stock exchange filing. T
Port of Antwerp-Bruges wants to play a key role in the import, local production, processing, and throughput of green hydrogen and hydrogen carriers, such as ammonia and methanol. The commitment is of particular importance as Belgium announces a revision of the country’s federal hydrogen strategy. Th
The green transition of the shipping industry is picking up pace with shipowners starting to invest in vessels that are technologically prepared to burn alternative fuels such as ammonia and hydrogen. Uptake of alternative fuels has continued to progress, with 4.8% (2021: 3.7%, 2017: 2.3%) of the fl
German natural gas and oil company Wintershall Dea and compatriot liquid bulk terminal HES Wilhelmshaven Tank Terminal have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to jointly develop a CO2 hub at Germany’s single deepest draft port. The companies plan to develop a hub named CO2nnectNow at HES Wil
While the European Parliament gears up to vote on the FuelEU Maritime on Wednesday as the ‘Fit for 55’ package of legislative proposals enters its final stage, EU policymakers are being called to raise climate ambitions in the proposals. Signatories of the Getting to Zero Coalition said that in this
The Finnish technology group Wärtsilä has been contracted to supply a biogas upgrading and liquefaction solution for a new biogas plant in Sweden that will be used to reduce carbon emissions from transport, and to speed the transition to cleaner energy. Wärtsilä revealed that the order was placed by
German engine manufacturer MAN Energy Solutions (MAN ES) has received a ‘major order’ to deliver dual-fuel methanol engines for six 17,000 TEU containerships being built for Danish integrated logistics company A.P. Moller – Maersk. According to MAN ES, South Korean shipbuilder Hyundai Heavy Industri
Chicago-based hydrogen and nitrogen products manufacturer CF Industries has made appointments related to its clean energy initiatives. Erik Mayer has been appointed vice president of clean ammonia growth. In this newly created role, Mayer will lead a team focused on the evaluation and development of
South Korean shipowner KSS Line has held a naming ceremony for its methanol-powered MR tanker built at compatriot Hyundai Mipo Dockyard (HMD).
Storegga, a developer of carbon reduction and removal technologies, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with materials management and logistics company ASCO to collaborate on the Acorn Project. Under the MoU, the parties will explore opportunities to collaborate, with particular focus on
Swedish green electrofuel development company Liquid Wind has raised €15.2 million in Series B financing that will build its capabilities and develop projects for decarbonising the maritime industry. Liquid Wind said that the existing investors Uniper, Alfa Laval, Siemens Energy, Topsoe, Elyse and o
South Korean shipbuilder Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) has held a naming ceremony for two dual-fuel very large crude oil carriers (VLCCs) equipped with liquefied natural gas (LNG) fuel tanks made of high manganese steel.
Greek shipping company Minerva has taken delivery of the newbuild liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier Minerva Amorgos. The delivery took place on 14 October at Samsung Heavy Industries in Geoje, South Korea. Minerva Amorgos is a 174,000 m3 LNG carrier which features WinGD XDF propulsion, Mark III Fl
