Electrification and hybridization of ships have been picking up in the industry for a while now, being the predominant choice for short-sea shipping. There are several solutions on the market to choose from such as shore power connection, battery hybrid solutions, shaft generators, or alternative el
UK’s Oil and Gas Authority has issued an updated guidance on flaring and venting, which sets out a tougher approach to driving reductions.
Nowegian ship designer Ulstein Design & Solutions AS has been chosen by compatriot maritime startup Edge Navigation AS as a partner in developing a container vessel with the patented X-Bow hull lines for non-fossil propulsion towards achieving zero emissions in maritime transport.
Norwegian RoRo shipping company Höegh Autoliners is considering a potential listing as it scales up green vessel investment plans as part of its decarbonization efforts. Namely, Höegh intends to invest in up to 12 Aurora class multi-fuel and ammonia ready vessels designed with a 9,100 car equivalent
Japanese shipping companies MOL and K Line are embarking on research into the potential for large-scale CO2 carriers as part of a wider initiative led by Japan’s New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO). Carbon dioxide Capture, Utilization and Storage (CCUS) is a technolo
Oil and gas company TAQA has filed its decommissioning programme for the Cormorant Alpha platform topsides to the UK authorities.
South Korean shipping major Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) has received an order for the construction of six ultra large LNG-powered container vessels (ULCVs).
Ship owners, builders, charterers, financiers, classification organizations, port authorities, government and non-government organizations across the United States and Canada have come together to launch the Blue Sky Maritime Coalition.
Japan’s Kawasaki Heavy Industries has decided to issue its first sustainability-linked bond amounting to JPY 10 billion ($90.8 million).
The technology group Wärtsilä will supply the main engines and LNG fuel gas supply systems for two new LNG-fuelled escort tugs being built for Canada’s HaiSea Marine, a joint venture between the Haisla Nation and Seaspan Marine Transportation. The two vessels will each be powered by Wärtsilä 34DF du
Animal Welfare Foundation, Tierschutzbund Zürich and Robin des Bois have published a comprehensive review of EU-approved livestock carrier vessels highlighting the high risks for crews, animals and the environment.
China Classification Society (CCS) and China COSCO Shipping Group have signed a new agreement that will see the duo work together to tackle the issue of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the maritime sector.
Damen Shipyards Group has reached a major milestone in the construction of its first fully-electric Reversed Stern Drive tug, having installed the tug’s batteries. Damen Song Cam Shipyard in Vietnam is constructing the RSD-E Tug 2513, named Sparky, for New Zealand’s Ports of Auckland. Damen is build
BIMCO, the world’s largest shipowners’ association, is looking at a number of initiatives to approach how shipping can reduce its plastics footprint in light of delays in international action and discussion.
