Finnish technology group Wärtsilä has been selected to provide cargo handling and fuel supply systems for Exmar LPG’s two LPG/Midsize gas carrier vessels.
Japanese shipping major Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha Ltd (K Line) has laid out its short-term investment plans in a newly released report, earmarking a significant portion for environmental initiatives. “First of all, we aim to invest a total of ¥250.0 billion ($1.85 billion), within the amount of operatin
Renewable energy company e1 Marine has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with naval design and engineering specialist NAVTEK to develop hydrogen-powered vessels and port applications for the European market.
The largest ocean-going vessels, which are the largest polluters, can reap the greatest benefits from the new nuclear power technologies, according to Mikal Bøe, CEO of London-based Core Power.
Wind-assisted propulsion provider Anemoi Marine Technologies has extended the lease for their land-based Rotor Sail test facility at the Port of Blyth, the UK. The port, which is a major offshore energy support base, has hosted Anemoi’s test facility for 10 years. The location obtains similar wind c
Shell International Trading and Shipping Company Limited has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Swedish sustainable solutions provider Alfa Laval regarding the development of a new gas combustion unit (GCU) for use on liquid hydrogen carriers.
China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) has launched a major project targeting the acceleration of the development of green marine engines capable of running on methanol, ammonia, and hydrogen. The project was kick-started with the first meeting on November 28 in Shanghai. With this project, CSS
Turkish Cemre Shipyard has launched the construction of a zero-emission double-ended car and passenger ferry that will run on battery-electric power. The construction start was marked with a keel laying ceremony at the yard held on Tuesday, November 29 jointly with Norwegian ferry company Torghatten
Classification society ClassNK has issued an approval in principle (AiP) for a dual-fuel generator engine using hydrogen gas as fuel for a liquefied hydrogen (LH2) carrier developed by Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. (KHI).
ONE Trust, a 20,170 TEU containership owned by Japanese shipowner Ocean Network Express (ONE), is showcasing an innovative device installed on its bow, a wind deflector. The device has been installed at Qingdao Beihai shipyard in China during the vessel’s recent drydock. ONE Trust was built in 2017
The Finnish–Swedish ferry operator Wasaline has been able to cut its CO2 emissions in half since the arrival of its new LNG-powered ferry Aurora Botnia over a year ago. The ferry entered service between Vaasa, Finland and Umeå, Sweden in the autumn of 2021. The Aurora Botnia is a 150-meter car and p
Singapore-based C-LNG Solutions has contracted Norway-headquartered TMC Compressors (TMC) to deliver boil-off gas compressors to a US-built containership that is currently being converted to dual-fuel propulsion.
Dutch shipbuilder Damen has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with U.S.-based engine manufacturer Caterpillar and official Cat dealer for the Netherlands Pon Power for the joint development of a series of dual-fuel methanol/diesel powered tugs. “A big step in Damen‘s aim to become the world
Germany-based ferry owner and operator TT-Line has taken delivery of its second green ship, the LNG-powered Peter Pan. The RoPax ferry was handed over during a signing ceremony held this morning at the Chinese shipyard Nanjing Jinling. The vessel features a length of 230 meters and a breadth of 31 m
