Classification society ABS has approved a new design of an ammonia floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) unit developed by South Korean shipbuilder Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI). Having completed design reviews on the topside process, interface system, and layout based on class and stat
REGENT Craft, a US manufacturer of all-electric seagliders, has begun hardware and systems integration of its full-scale seaglider prototype, a key step forward in the company’s journey to revolutionize regional coastal mobility.
Norway’s state-owned energy giant Equinor has selected compatriot company AGR, part of energy and marine consultancy ABL Group, for the provision of subsurface and field development support related to project developments of its facilities, offshore installations and onshore plants. As part of the l
The practical operation of the onboard carbon capture system (OCCS) installed earlier this year on Evergreen’s Neopanamax containership opens the door for a wider use, representing an important step for the maritime industry to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, Japanese classification
The European Commission has approved, under EU state aid rules, French state aid worth around €102 million to modernize the Naye Ferry Terminal in the Port of Saint-Malo.
Compared to a Newcastlemax bulk carrier powered by conventional very low sulfur fuel oil (VLSFO) and one powered by green ammonia, a nuclear-powered Newcastlemax bulk carrier could sail longer, faster, and cheaper, without producing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, a new study found. Amsterdam-based
Finnish technology group Wärtsilä has been selected to supply cargo handling and fuel gas supply systems for five new very large ethane carriers (VLECs) being built in China.
Singapore-based transportation company Om Maritime has placed an order for two eco-friendly 13,800 dwt stainless steel chemical tankers in China.
Denmark-headquartered power cable manufacturer and installation company NKT has begun construction to expand its cable factory in Asnaes to increase medium-voltage power cable production capacity to support growing demand across Europe. NKT held the groundbreaking ceremony for the expansion of the c
Sea-going ships from the Dutch shipping company Cargow were successfully connected to moveable battery containers providing shore power at the Steinweg Beatrix Terminal in a recent pilot, the port of Rotterdam has unveiled. As disclosed, the pilot—which took place at an operational terminal rather t
Australia’s Port Authority of New South Wales (NSW) has reached new milestones in developing its shore power project in the Bays Port precinct that is expected to become the “world’s first” 100% renewable energy shore-powered shipping precinct. Bays Port, which includes Glebe Island and White Bay, w
German transporation company BREB is preparing to welcome four wind-powered methanol-ready multipurpose dry cargo vessels in 2025.
Japanese conglomerate Marubeni Corporation has signed a partnership agreement with Norwegian shipping company Solvang to start the joint operation of an ammonia carrier as it steps up efforts to contribute to the global low-carbon ammonia value chain. Under the partnership agreement, Marubeni and So
Significant investments in ports’ decarbonization infrastructure are needed in developing countries to ensure a fair and equitable energy transition, a new report found.
