Guangzhou Yuanhai Car Carrier Transportation, a joint venture recently set up by Cosco Shipping Specialized Carriers, SIPG Logistics and Anji Logistics, has placed an order for six 7,500 CEU dual-fuel LNG car carriers. The vessels will be built by Fujian Shipbuilding’s Xiamen Shipbuilding Industry a
Bermuda-based bulk carrier company Himalaya Shipping has entered into a time charter agreement with an undisclosed ‘major’ Japanese counterpart for one vessel under construction at New Times Shipbuilding in China. Under the agreement, the vessel will commence a two-year time charter upon delivery fr
In the final round of talks over the weekend, the EU Council and the European Parliament hammered out a provisional political agreement on legislative proposals of the ‘Fit for 55’ package that aim to further reduce emissions and address their social impacts. The ‘Fit for 55’ package is aimed at ena
South Korean shipping major HMM is preparing an order for new containerships powered by alternative fuels as part of its future growth strategy. The strategy was announced in July this year with HMM assigning $11.3 billion for future investments, including expansion of its eco-friendly ships from th
Car carrier newbuild ordering has increased significantly in 2021 and 2022 on record markets and the resumption of owners’ fleet renewal programmes, including efforts to support manufacturers to become ‘green through the supply chain’. The market recovery is primarily driven by post-covid car trade
Aquadrill has extended the charter hire agreement with a subsidiary of Diamond Offshore Drilling for one of its drillships.
Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri has laid out its strategy for the upcoming period putting a major focus on building up its competencies in the construction of digital and net zero ships. The company’s 2023-2027 Business Plan aims to create greater synergies between the company’s cruise, defense, and
Norwegian regulator has carried out an audit of Vår Energi and its management of barriers and maintenance on an FPSO modification project.
Chinese shipbuilder Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding has delivered the second of three liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers to compatriot COSCO Shipping Lines and energy firm China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC).
A floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU) has arrived in Wilhelmshaven, marking an ‘important milestone’ shortly before the opening of Germany’s first LNG terminal. On 15 December, German energy company Uniper confirmed the arrival of the Höegh Esperanza, the designated FSRU for the Wilhelms
Seasurfer, an LPG carrier managed by Athens-based Thenamaris LNG, has arrived at the Port of Ulsan, South Korea with the shipment of what has been described as the ‘world’s first certified blue ammonia cargo’. The midsize gas carrier, built by Hyundai Mipo in 2017, loaded the cargo at King Fahad Ind
German shipbuilder Meyer Werft has handed over the LNG-fuelled cruise ship Arvia to the British shipping company P&O Cruises. Arvia is a sister ship of the Iona, built-in 2020. Both vessels have been described as ‘future proof’ as they will be able to run on carbon-neutral liquefied natural gas (eLN
Singapore-based maritime tech solutions provider Ascenz has been selected by a major European ferry owner to equip two vessels with its Smart Bunkering solution.
China Classification Society (CCS) has issued approval in principle (AiP) for an 85,000-ton methanol dual-fuel dry bulk carrier developed by Huangpu Wenchong Shipping, a subsidiary of China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC). The approval was awarded on 14 December for the vessel with a length of
