Australian shipbuilder Austal and Gotlandsbolaget of Sweden have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the construction of a hydrogen-capable, high-speed ferry.
Norwegian feeder vessel owner MPC Container Ships (MPCC) has unveiled new strategic initiatives that will significantly accelerate the company’s journey towards fleet renewal and decarbonization.
Danish short sea operator Unifeeder has confirmed a long-term charter agreement for two additional methanol-powered containerships, following a deal signed in October 2023 for two initial methanol-capable vessels.
Singapore’s newly built LNG bunker vessel Brassavola has completed its first ship-to-ship (STS) LNG bunkering operation. Pavilion Energy, charterer of the LNG bunker vessel, announced the milestone on February 19, 2024. In its maiden STS LNG bunkering operation, Brassavola delivered LNG to Rio Tinto
Texas LNG, a subsidiary of Glenfarne Energy Transition, has selected Gulf LNG Tugs of Texas to build, deliver, and operate tugboats under a long-term agreement to assist LNG carriers arriving at the LNG export facility to be constructed in the Port of Brownsville. According to Texas LNG, the tugboat
Singaporean shipbuilding group Seatrium has secured a turnkey carbon capture and storage (CCS) retrofit contract from Norwegian shipowner Solvang ASA. This pioneering initiative involves the retrofitting of a 7MW Wärtsilä CCS system onto Solvang’s ethylene carrier, the Clipper Eris. The system is ex
Yara Clean Ammonia, North Sea Container Line, and Yara International have partnered with CMB.TECH to place a shipbuilding order for the world’s first ammonia-powered containership, Yara Eyde. CMB.TECH revealed the order on February 14, stating that the 1,400 TEU ice-class containership will be built
Greek shipowner Diana Shipping is doubling down on its commitment to methanol as part of its fleet renewal investments. The company revealed on Wednesday that it has signed shipbuilding contracts for two 81,200 dwt methanol dual fuel Kamsarmax dry bulk vessels, worth $46 million each. This strategic
Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri has delivered Sun Princess, the first of two liquefied natural gas (LNG) cruise ships for Princess Cruises.
This article is written by Gavin Allwright, Secretary General – International Windship Association When taking time to reflect on the past year, I would argue that 2023 was the year in which our industry took the gloves off and got down to business when it came to decarbonization. At COP28 in Decemb
French containership major CMA CGM has welcomed into the fleet CMA CGM Mermaid, the first ship in a series of ten new 2,000 TEU container ships powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG). The fleet has been designed in cooperation with French shipbuilder Chantiers de l’Atlantique and Danish engineering
Neoline Armateur, together with RMK Marine and partners, has held a keel-laying ceremony for the first sailing roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) vessel NEOLINER ORIGIN.
Japanese shipping company Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) has teamed up with Australian energy major Woodside and South Korea’s HD Korea Shipbuilding and Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE) and Hyundai Glovis to study the development of shipping solutions for bulk marine transportation of liquid hydrogen. Wood
Deltamarin and BAR Technologies have unveiled a new wind-optimized hull design named Aquilo, showcasing a practical step toward sustainable ship design. Specifically tailored for Aframax/LRII vessels, Aquilo represents an advancement in overall performance by integrating advanced hull design with BA
