Singapore-based shipowner Eastern Pacific Shipping (EPS) has commissioned South Korea’s autonomous navigation systems venture Avikus, an arm of HD Hyundai, to supply its AI-powered autonomous navigation solution for two vessels owned by EPS. As disclosed, the contract entails the installation of Avi
Japanese shipping major Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) has decided to order a new LNG-fueled very large crude carrier (VLCC) to sail under a long-term time charter contract with compatriot ship manager and operator Idemitsu Tanker.
China Merchants Energy Shipping (CMES) has started the construction of a liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier that will be part of QatarEnergy’s growing fleet at Samsung Heavy Industries’ shipyard in South Korea.
CM Kong Kong, described as the world’s first 9,300 CEU methanol dual-fuel car carrier, has been launched in China.
Anglo Belgian Corporation (ABC), a Ghent-based manufacturer of medium-speed engines, is ready to ship methanol dual-fuel engines for Jan De Nul’s first XL cable-laying vessel (CLV), set for delivery in 2026. Jan De Nul announced in October 2023 that it had placed an order for the XL CLV Fleeming Jen
The American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) has granted its stamp of approval to compatriot Overseas Shipholding Group (OSG) for a preliminary design of a liquefied carbon dioxide (LCO2) barge. As disclosed, Overseas Shipbuilding, the parent company of marine carbon transport and storage provider Aptamus
China’s Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding has kicked off construction of 13,000 TEU LNG dual-fuel containerships ordered by Singapore-based shipping company Pacific International Lines (PIL).
French maritime company Louis Dreyfus Armateurs (LDA) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Technip Energies, a French technology and engineering powerhouse, to develop an ammonia storage and cracking to hydrogen vessel.
Denmark-based shipping player Norden has joined forces with Microsoft in order to facilitate greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reductions across the latter’s maritime supply chain. As disclosed, the partners are working on a pilot project envisioned to cut down on Microsoft’s emissions by using Norden’s
Finnish shipping company Finnlines has decided to launch a low-emission sea transportation service, which combines sustainability with efficient carriage of freight.
Dutch Thecla Bodewes Shipyards has started building the new LABRAX multipurpose dry cargo vessel with diesel-electric propulsion for UK-based shipowner Carisbrooke Shipping.
The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has decided to conduct a nonadjudicatory investigation aimed at determining whether some foreign governments’ vessel flagging regulations and practices create “unfavorable” shipping conditions for the United States. Specifically, the commission plans to examine
International shipping company Atlas Maritime and fund management company European Maritime Finance (EMF) have taken delivery of their eighth eco Aframax/LR2 tanker from South Korean shipbuilder Daehan Shipbuilding.
Shipbuilding company Japan Marine United Corporation (JMU) has handed over the eco-friendly 181,000 dwt bulk carrier Frontier Wish to compatriot shipping player Southern Route Maritime, part of Imabari-based Nissen Kaiun. According to JMU, Southern Route Maritime took delivery of the newbuilding on
