Classification society DNV presented Hanwha Ocean, the South Korean shipbuilder formerly known as DSME, with an Approval in Principle (AiP) for a 270,000cbm LNG carrier. The new 345m long LNG carrier by Hanwha Ocean was heralded as a “ground-breaking achievement” by Vidar Dolonen, Regional Manager,
South Korea’s shipping major H-Line Shipping and steel giant POSCO have joined hands with compatriot refiner GS Caltex to champion carbon reduction in the maritime realm by using marine biofuel. The three companies inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on October 5, 2023 in Seoul, signaling the
Gulf Island Fabrication has settled its lawsuit with Hornbeck Offshore regarding the construction of two multi-purpose supply vessels.
Malaysia’s state-owned energy giant PETRONAS has signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MOC) with the Japan Organization for Metals and Energy Security (JOGMEC), and the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) on the cross-border CO2 transportation and storage. The agreement was signed at the 3r
Greek shipping company Tsakos Energy Navigation (TEN) has taken delivery of its first newbuild LNG-powered Aframax tanker. According to TEN, the Njord DF vessel is the first in a series of four high-spec eco-designed vessels built against long-term employment to a major European state-owned oil conc
J.P. Morgan Global Alternative’s Global Transportation Group (JPMGTG) has confirmed a deal for the construction of two dual-fuel methanol chemical IMOII medium-range (MR) newbuilds. Boasting a 49,800 deadweight capacity, the ships will be built at Guangzhou Shipyard International (GSI) in China. Bot
Belgian tanker major Euronav NV confirmed the recent flurry of speculations engulfing discussions between two of its major stakeholders, Frontline and CMB NV. The rumors have stirred up volatility in Euronav’s share price, subsequently prompting the suspension of Euronav shares on Euronext Brussels.
The Port of Rotterdam has announced a port fee reduction for ships that bunker sustainable fuels in Rotterdam, supporting the Zero Emissions Maritime Buyers Alliance (ZEMBA). The Port of Rotterdam highlighted ZEMBA’s recent launch of a request for proposals for the transport of 600,000 twenty-foot c
French shipping major CMA CGM Group plans to launch ZEBOX UK, a global startup accelerator, in Manchester this month. The Manchester-based startup accelerator is ZEBOX’s sixth innovation hub in the world, focusing on operational efficiency, decarbonization, future of work and artificial intelligence
UK shipowner Carisbrooke Shipping has signed a shipbuilding contract with Dutch shipbuilder Thecla Bodewes Shipyards for the construction of a Labrax 7,280 dwt diesel-electric multipurpose dry cargo vessel. The ship will be fitted with a diesel-electric propulsion system in combination with the adva
Geneva-based energy trading firm Gunvor Group and Norwegian shipping company Solvang ASA have formed a joint venture to own and operate next-generation eco-vessels for the liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) market. The joint venture has placed an order for five very large gas carrier (VLGC) newbuilds wit
Chinese power cable specialist Orient Cable has held the launch ceremony for what is said to be China’s first dedicated long-range heavy subsea cable shuttle barge. The barge, named Dongfang Haigong 07 (DFHG 07), is designed to transport various types of subsea cables, including those for offshore w
The shore power system at HHLA Container Terminal Tollerort (CTT) in Hamburg, Germany was officially inaugurated with the successful supply of shore power to COSCO Shipping Taurus during a ship integration test this week, marking a significant milestone in its practical application. COSCO Shipping s
London-based carbon capture company Carbon Clean has joined forces with Korean construction and project management company Samsung Engineering Co. (SECL) to explore opportunities for onboard carbon capture solutions projects. The two companies have formalized a Joint Development Agreement (JDA) and
