Dalian Shipbuilding, in partnership with China Shipbuilding Industry Corporation, has started constructing what is said to be the “world’s first” methanol dual-fuel intelligent very large crude carrier (VLCC) for China Merchants Energy Shipping (CMES).
The U.S. shipowner SWITCH Maritime, in collaboration with LH2 Shipping and LMG Marin, has revealed plans to commence the U.S. construction of the existing liquid hydrogen-fueled RoPax vehicle ferry MF Hydra operating in Norway. Following the launch of Sea Change, the first hydrogen-powered ferry in
Wind propulsion developer BAR Technologies (BAR) and WindWaves, Nervion Naval Offshore (Nervion), have expanded their partnership with a new agreement for manufacturing BAR’s new 20 and 24-meter WindWings. The deal will see the offshore wind platforms pioneer WindWaves manufacture, sell, and deliver
SAFEEN Group, a maritime services provider and part of the UAE-based AD Ports Group, in collaboration with Dutch major Damen Shipyards, has achieved a Guinness World Records title for the most powerful electric tugboat.
Denmark’s subsea specialist NCT Offshore is planning to carry out sea trials for its new cable-laying vessel (CLV) constructed by Norway’s ship designer and shipbuilder VARD later this month. NCT placed the order for the 95-meter-long CLV Freja with VARD in early 2023, with Vard Design in Ålesund, N
South Korean shipbuilder HD Hyundai Mipo has secured a new order worth KRW 514.8 billion (around $370 million) for the construction of four LNG bunkering vessels. The shipbuilding contract was revealed in HD Hyundai Mipo’s stock exchange filing on November 7, 2024. The deal includes the construction
Singapore’s green technology solutions provider Yinson GreenTech has joined forces with Norwegian autonomous maritime technology company Zeabuz to introduce autonomous and remote-control capabilities into its fleet of marine electric vessels. The two companies formalized their collaboration through
Belgian shipping company EXMAR has opened a new entity, EXMAR LPG France, which will own and operate six newbuild dual-fuel LPG/ammonia midsize gas carriers (MGCs) under construction at HD Hyundai Mipo in South Korea. The company announced the opening of the new French entity in its third quarter re
South Africa’s Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has issued a request for information (RFI) for a strategic pilot project to use green and cleaner fuels for its diesel-operated tugboat fleet. According to TNPA, this pilot project seeks to retrofit existing tugboats to utilize alternative fuel
The U.S. marine transportation company Centerline Logistics and compatriot naval architecture and marine engineering firm Elliott Bay Design Group (EBDG) have formed an exclusive partnership for the construction and deployment of a series of barge-based clean power solutions for ports lacking conven
Dutch-Portuguese project development company Madoqua has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Port of Sines, Port of Rotterdam, and duisport to establish a green fuels corridor connecting Portugal with the Netherlands and Germany. Backed by the Portuguese government, the parties signed th
Offshore Energy Exhibition & Conference 2024 (OEEC 2024) is coming up this month. Work on the event is at full steam at Navingo (the company behind OEEC and Offshore-Energy.biz brands) with final tweaks and preparations underway. The exhibition floor has been almost completely booked and visitors ar
Norwegian Cruise Line has taken the next step in its decarbonization journey with the adoption of biofuel, which is estimated to enable up to 80-90% reduction in lifecycle CO2 emissions without engine modifications. Norwegian Cruise Line’s ship Norwegian Dawn recently received a B30 sustainable biof
Chemical ship-owning and chartering company Christiania Shipping has finalized the acquisition of NAVQUIM Holding, an owner and operator of stainless steel chemical carriers. Christiania Shipping announced the acquisition of NAVQUIM Holding from Sogestran Shipping at the beginning of September 2024.
