NatPower H, a developer of infrastructure in the green hydrogen industry with offices in Europe and the US, and HyNaval, a French shipyard focused on the construction and retrofit of hydrogen-powered ships, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate on the development of innovati
Omani shipowner Asyad Group has announced the launch of the ‘massive’ cargo vessel Sohar Max which uses wind propulsion technology to achieve environmental efficiency.
Finland-based power electronics specialist The Switch, part of Japan’s BEMAC Corporation, has signed a contract to deliver single drives for shaft generators that will be fitted on a quartet of future-fit tankers being built at a Chinese yard. As disclosed, the 113,600 dwt Aframax tankers in questio
Greece-based energy solutions provider Baseblue has completed its first liquefied natural gas (LNG) ship-to-ship (STS) bunkering operation in Portland, Jamaica, marking a significant milestone in the company’s ongoing efforts to expand the availability of LNG as a marine fuel.
Singapore-based dry bulk shipowner Berge Bulk has installed a carbon capture system on board its Ultramax vessel, expecting a potential 30% reduction in emissions during operations.
Dutch shipbuilding major Damen Shipyards Group, together with partners including Atal Solutions, has completed its retrofit of four bulk carriers for BAM Shipping.
Yara Birkeland, the world’s first fully electric and autonomous container vessel, is celebrating three years of service.
Hong Kong-headquartered bunker service provider Chimbusco Pan Nation Petro-Chemical (CPN) and compatriot shipping player Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL) have marked the completion of Hong Kong’s ‘first’ B30 marine biofuel bunkering. As disclosed, a containership owned by OOCL was supplied with
An alliance of non-profits and industry coalitions, collectively representing 82 clean maritime and green hydrogen industry stakeholders, has urged the European Union (EU) to adopt “stronger” policies to support the shipping industry in its pursuit of meeting climate goals and cultivating a global “
The European Commission has approved the reintroduction of Italy’s “International Registry” scheme, which aims to encourage shipping companies to register their ships in Europe.
A pilot test using a hydrogen generator to power ships with electricity has been conducted at the Port of Gothenburg in Sweden.
Australia’s transport fuel supplier Viva Energy has launched the country’s first marine biofuel trial on a commercial cruise ship.
The International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) recently agreed Net-Zero Framework is projected to add an 82% premium on top of the fleet bunker costs by 2035.
The Port of Barcelona has selected Danish equipment provider PowerCon to build its first onshore power supply (OPS) system for cruise ships under a deal valued at €12.2 million (around $13.8 million). As disclosed, the OPS is planned to be installed at Terminal H of Adossat wharf, which is under con
