The global maritime industry faces unprecedented challenges due to rapidly changing market conditions and technological advancements driven considerably by the ever-stricter environmental regulations. The current model of maritime transport operations, which relies heavily on traditional practices,
A new report by University Maritime Advisory Services (UMAS), an independent advisory and research consultancy specializing in maritime and ocean-related sustainability issues, sheds light on the pressing need for a significant improvement in energy efficiency in the global shipping industry by 2030
MacGregor, part of Cargotec, has received a repeat order for comprehensive packages of roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) equipment for a total of five pure car and truck carriers (PCTCs) under construction for the Italian shipping company Grimaldi Group. The vessels with a loading capacity of over 9,000 CEU a
British cruise line Swan Hellenic has welcomed into the fleet its third and largest vessel, SH Diana. The hybrid diesel-electric expedition ship has a polar Class 6 ice-strengthened hull and it has been constructed by the Finnish Helsinki Shipyard. The vessel delivery ceremony took place at the ship
Australian shipbuilder Austal has signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) with Swedish Rederi AB Gotland to design a high-speed catamaran that will be able to run on hydroge
Cemre Shipyard starts construction of Molslinjen’s electric ferry
This is a free premium article to give you a sample of what Offshore Energy has to offer as part of our premium section. Upgrade for premium access here. The decarbonization conundrum in the shipping industry persists due to a multitude of challenges, including the high cost of alternative fuels, th
Vitol’s Singaporean bunker operations company, V-Bunkers, has revealed that it will be taking delivery of its first electric-hybrid bunker tanker, Marine Charge.
Taiwanese shipping major Wisdom Marine has revealed an order for the construction of two more 40,000 dwt bulkers. The company said that the vessels would be built by Japanese Imabari Shipbuilding or its affiliated shipyard Nihon Shipyard, a joint venture between Japan Marine United Corporation (JMU)
Maritime industry majors have joined hands on a feasibility study of ammonia as a marine fuel on the U.S. East Coast. Namely, A.P. Moller – Maersk, American Bureau of Shipping, Fleet Management Limited, Georgia Ports Authority, Maersk Mc-Kinney Moller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping, Savage Services
Dalian Shipbuilding (DSIC), part of China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC), has started the construction of the tenth 16,000 TEU containership for Swiss shipping giant Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC).
Singapore-based shipbuilder Sembcorp Marine is proposing to change its name to Seatrium Limited. The move follows the completion of the combination of the businesses of Sembcorp Marine Ltd and Keppel Offshore & Marine Ltd on 28 February 2023. Following the completion of the proposed combination of S
Stolt Tankers’ joint venture in China, Shanghai SC-Stolt Shipping Ltd (SSCSSL) has signed a contract with Chinese shipbuilder Wuchang Shipyard to build two chemical tankers.
Portugal is the latest country to accede to IMO’s Hong Kong Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships. The convention covers the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of ships, and preparation for ship recycling to facilitate safe and environmentally sound recyc
