The conversation surrounding the global energy transition is at a pivotal juncture, with a clear need to expedite the process. The process centers on the delicate balance between the “carrot” and “stick” principle – incentivizing green energy investments while making fossil fuels less attractive thr
Finnish technology group Wärtsilä has been contracted to provide its decarbonization program to two pure car/truck carrier (PCTC) vessels operated by Sallaum Lines DMCC Dubai, an international RoRo cargo operator.
Laura Maersk, the world’s first green methanol-powered containership owned by Danish Shipping giant A.P.Moller Maersk, has visted the Port of Gothenburg.
Hong Kong-based container shipping company Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL) held the naming ceremony of a 24,188 TEU newbuilding at Dalian COSCO KHI Ship Engineering Co (DACKS) shipyard. This mega containership is named OOCL Gdynia. Following its naming, OOCL will have received half of the twel
A shortage of repair yards with experience in conversions may hinder the take up of alternative fuel technology by the existing fleet, according to the findings from LR’s new Engine Retrofit Report. The report has identified that retrofitting a significant number of the 9,000 and 12,900 large mercha
Six new hybrid cranes have arrived at Hutchison Ports’ BEST terminal as part of the company’s ongoing decarbonization efforts.
Lomar, a maritime subsidiary of global business group Libra Group, has revealed its collaboration with tech provider Alicia Bots to integrate robotic hull inspection and grooming solutions into its biofouling control practices.
Greek shipowner Spring Marine has selected UK tech provider SulNOx to supply its products to cut fuel consumption and carbon emissions.
China Classification Society’s (CCS) Zhejiang Branch has issued the first type approval certificate of ship cyber security firewall to Supcon Ocean Technology (Zhejiang) Co.
Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri has signed a contract for the construction of liquified natural gas (LNG) dual-fuel RoPax ferry for Sicilian Region.
Safetytech Accelerator, a non-profit established by Lloyd’s Register, in collaboration with CoolCo, MOL and Shell International Trading and Shipping Company Limited, has chosen Green Instruments and Everimpact as the first two technology providers to be evaluated by the flagship Methane Abatement in
Classification society DNV presented Hanwha Ocean, the South Korean shipbuilder formerly known as DSME, with an Approval in Principle (AiP) for a 270,000cbm LNG carrier. The new 345m long LNG carrier by Hanwha Ocean was heralded as a “ground-breaking achievement” by Vidar Dolonen, Regional Manager,
French shipping major CMA CGM Group plans to launch ZEBOX UK, a global startup accelerator, in Manchester this month. The Manchester-based startup accelerator is ZEBOX’s sixth innovation hub in the world, focusing on operational efficiency, decarbonization, future of work and artificial intelligence
UK shipowner Carisbrooke Shipping has signed a shipbuilding contract with Dutch shipbuilder Thecla Bodewes Shipyards for the construction of a Labrax 7,280 dwt diesel-electric multipurpose dry cargo vessel. The ship will be fitted with a diesel-electric propulsion system in combination with the adva
