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.
Norwegian equipment provider Zinus has received a contract to provide charging solutions for BC Ferries’ new diesel-electric ferries. As disclosed, the contract, signed with Dutch shipbuilder Damen Shipyards, involves the delivery of ZPP800 tower solution cable management system [CMS] for the quaysi
A new project, aimed at enhancing safety and environmental responsibility in the ship recycling industry, while upholding global labor rights standards, has been launched in Pakistan.
A vessel owned by Turkey’s floating power plant company Karpowership has made a planned seven-day stop to undergo a technical inspection in Las Palmas, Canary Islands while en route to the company’s shipyard.
Van Oord has assembled a floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU) jetty at Wilhelmshaven, Germany for Deutsche Energy Terminal (DET), the German state-owned operator of four terminals.
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
French shipowner VELA has revealed that construction of the company’s first wind-powered cargo trimaran started at Austal shipyard in Australia.
Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri has launched Star Princess—the second dual-fuel liquefied natural gas (LNG)-powered vessel being built for the U.S.-based cruise line Princess Cruises. As disclosed, Star Princess is the second ship in the Sphere class, following the delivery of the first of the two o
Dutch shipping company Spliethoff Group has placed an order for up to ten energy-efficient multi-purpose vessels at Wuhu Shipyard in China.
UrbanLink Air Mobility, a South Florida-based air mobility company, has placed an order for 27 all-electric seagliders from REGENT Craft, a compatriot manufacturer of all-electric seagliders for sustainable maritime mobility, aiming to ‘advance’ multi-modal electric transportation ecosystems in coas
Chinese shipbuilder Hudong-Zhonghua has held a steel-cutting ceremony for two liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers it is building for a Malaysian and a Chinese client.
