Singapore-based shipping company Pacific International Lines (PIL) has named its first two 14,000 TEU LNG dual-fuel container vessels built at Jiangnan Shipyard in China as part of the liner’s fleet renewal program. The two vessels, which were named Kota Eagle and Kota Emerald at a ceremony on Octob
Gulf Marine Services (GMS), a UAE-headquartred provider of self-propelled and self-elevating support vessels for the offshore energy sector, has raised its backlog to $505 million thanks to a new contract in Europe and the extension of two existing ones in the Middle East. GMS reported on October 10
Höegh Autoliners’ first of twelve multi-fuel Aurora-class pure car and truck carriers (PCTCs) has arrived in the port of Amsterdam.
France’s technological containment specialist Gaztransport & Technigaz (GTT) has received respective orders from Korean and Chinese shipyards for tank designs for a total of four new liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers. In the third quarter of this year, GTT secured an order from its partner Korean
In an effort to decarbonize and digitalize maritime operations, the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has issued an expression of interest (EOI) for design and development proposals for its electric patrol craft.
Singapore-based independent common carrier X-Press Feeders has ordered six methanol-ready, scrubber-fitted containerships from Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding (SWS), a part of China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC). The liner operator confirmed to Offshore Energy that it signed a deal with the
Estonia has launched a call for tender for the design and construction of a battery-powered electric ferry to serve the main islands in the country.
South Korean shipping company HMM has welcomed the eleventh LNG-ready 13,000 TEU containership, HMM Opal, to its fleet. HMM Opal was built by Hanwha Ocean in South Korea and will sail on the PSX (Pacific South Express) route, connecting major ports in Korea and Shanghai to Los Angeles and more, HMM
Denmark-based marine fuels supplier Bunker One has set up a new entity, Bunker One LNG BV, that will manage the physical LNG fuel portfolio, with plans to commence the first deliveries in northwestern Europe as of January 2025. Through the newly established entity, Bunker One will expand its current
Norwegian Electric Systems (NES) has been tasked with developing and delivering complete energy design, an integrated automation system, and its future-oriented bridge system for a field support vessel a Norwegian shipyard is constructing for a giant gas project operated by Romanian’s integrated ene
Arctic Tern, a 50,000 dwt liquefied natural gas (LNG) dual-fuel medium-range (MR) tanker recently built by K Shipbuilding, has been classed by the UK classification society Lloyd’s Register (LR). As disclosed, the MR tanker runs on both LNG and conventional marine fuel, allowing the vessel to reduce
Chinese shipbuilder Wuhu Shipyard has kicked off construction of the 89,000 dwt methanol dual-fuel bulk carrier for compatriot shipowner Fujian Guohang Ocean Shipping (GH). The ship featuring a methanol dual-fuel system compatible with biodiesel and methanol fuels is part of the shipbuilding contrac
Marine fuels supplier Minerva Bunkering has taken delivery of a new LNG dual-fuel bunker tanker that will support the company’s operations in the port of Singapore. The 8,000 dwt vessel named Amalthea was built by Jinagmen Hangtong Shipyard in China and officially delivered to Minerva Bunkering at a
A seven-member crew has been evacuated and taken ashore after a fire broke out in the engine room of an oil tanker off the coast of Germany, however, efforts continue to put out the blaze.
