FirstBio2Shipping, a bio-LNG project developed by Dutch companies Attero, Nordsol and Titan, is nearing production of the first bio-LNG to be supplied to the maritime sector. On February 13 Nordsol shared a social media update stating that good progress was made in the construction of the bio-LNG pl
Boluda Towage, a subsidiary of Spain’s Boluda Corporación Marítima, has expanded its global operations with the acquisition of Resolve Salvage and Fire, solidifying its position in the Strait of Gibraltar. The move aims to enhance services and intervention capabilities for both companies. The additi
Tanker shipping company Stena Bulk has inked long-term charter agreements for four newbuild eco Medium Range (MR) tankers. The ships will be taken on five-year charters from an unnamed private Japanese shipowner major. Two of the vessels, Stena Continent and Stena Conquest, will be delivered from Hy
As part of the second phase of its massive LNG fleet expansion project, QatarEnergy has selected Qatar Gas Transport Company (Nakilat) to own and operate up to 25 conventional-size LNG carriers pursuant to time charter parties (TCP) to be entered into by affiliates of the two companies. QatarEnergy
François Cornet d’Elzius, Ambassador of Belgium to Cairo, and Waleid Gamal El Dien, Chairman of the General Authority of the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZONE) have met to discuss new aspects of cooperation, including green fuel projects. On February 7, SCZONE said it received d’Elzius within the fra
A new behavior-focused sustainable shipping trial has shown that informed decisions can help ships’ crews make fuel-saving decisions 21% more often. Specifically, Ridgebury Tankers has carried out a six-month trial in cooperation with behavior change startup Signol during which officers on four tank
Swiss cleantech company Cavotec revealed that it has signed a $5.7 million shore power retrofit deal contract with an undisclosed European shipping line. The agreement entails the complete retrofit of container vessels from the installation of Cavotec’s cable management system to modifications of th
Euronav NV, the Belgian tanker shipping company, has secured approval for the acquisition of 100% of shares in cleantech maritime group CMB.TECH during a Special General Meeting held on February 7, 2024. The transaction, valued at $1.150 billion in cash, comes at a time of strategic transformation f
U.S.-based ammonia power solutions company Amogy has been awarded a feasibility statement by Lloyd’s Register (LR) as the official approval of its technology qualification plan (TQP), marking a new milestone in certifying Amogy’s technology is viable for maritime applications. Amogy’s technology qua
Dutch shipowner Future Proof Shipping (FPS), the EU-funded Flagships project and the Interreg-funded ZEM Ports NS project have launched H2 Barge 2, a hydrogen-powered vessel that, according to the parties, will ship goods completely emission-free on the Rhine between Rotterdam, the Netherlands, and
Maritime equipment manufacturer Straatman has secured a contract to supply a ship-to-shore link system for Petronas’ third floating LNG project, or ZFLNG, offshore Sabah in Malaysia. As part of its partnership with Samsung Heavy Industries, an EPCC contractor in the project, Straatman will supply it
Hamburg-based energy company Mabanaft has hit a new milestone in the progress of its planned ammonia import terminal in the Port of Hamburg with the scoping meeting held as part of the approval process. The meeting was completed on January 30 in the run-up to the approval procedure for the construct
South Korean shipbuilder Hanwha Ocean, formerly known as DSME, has launched two LNG carriers built for Greek LNG shipping services provider GasLog. GasLog shared the milestone via social media on February 7. The launching ceremony for two LNG carriers, which will be named GasLog Italy and Marvel Pho
The European Council and Parliament reached a provision deal on Tuesday, February 6, on the ‘net-zero industry act’ (NZIA), a regulation that establishes a framework of measures for strengthening Europe’s net-zero technology products manufacturing ecosystem. The regulation aims at boosting the indus
