In Singapore, Kumiai Navigation has ordered another LPG dual-fuel very large gas carrier (VLGC) from Kawasaki Heavy Industries, bringing their total orders at the Japanese shipyard to four. The new 86,700-cbm vessel, designated Hull No 1770, is secured by a minimum seven-year time charter to Canadian energy infrastructure company AltaGas. Kumiai’s managing director, Tomomaru Kuroyanagi, […]
In Denmark, Reuters reports Denmark is considering steps to prevent a fleet of older tankers that often lack recent inspections and proper maintenance known as the “shadow fleet,” from transporting Russian oil through the Baltic Sea. These vessels operate with unclear ownership and insufficient insurance coverage, posing significant environmental risks. Approximately one-third of Russia’s seaborne […]
In Bermuda, Offshore Energy reports dry bulk shipping company Himalaya Shipping has received its twelfth and final 210,000 dwt Newcastlemax dual-fuel LNG vessel “Mount Emai.” The ship was built at New Times Shipyard (NTS) and will soon commence a 23 to 27-month time charter with a major Japanese shipping company. Mount Emai will earn an […]
In Miami, PortMiami recently celebrated the launch of shore power, a groundbreaking initiative allowing cruise ships to turn off their engines while berthed and plug into landside electrical power for all onboard functions, reducing emissions by up to 98 percent. The system is a collaboration between Miami-Dade County, Florida Power & Light Company, and major […]
In Norway, Safety4Sea reports the Norwegian authorities have fined the Irish cargo ship “Arklow Wind” NOK 1,000,000 for carrying heavy fuel oil (HFO) in the Arctic, violating regulations that have been in effect since January 2022. Discovered during its visit to Svalbard on June 6, 2024, the breach also resulted in a NOK 30,000 fine […]
In Norway, Glocal Green and Norwegian Hydrogen will cooperatively develop hydrogen production alongside Glocal Green’s planned bio-methanol plant in Øyer, Gudbrandsdalen, aiming to produce 150,000 tons of bio-e-methanol annually and 15,000 tons of green hydrogen via electrolysis. The hydrogen production will be organized into a jointly owned company, enhancing the efficiency and sustainability of the […]
In Korea, HMM and IKEA Supply Chain Operations have signed an agreement to utilize HMM’s ‘Green Sailing Service,’ a low-carbon ocean transport solution aimed at reducing environmental impact and contributing to the decarbonization of ocean transportation. This initiative focuses on significantly lowering carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) emissions by replacing conventional fossil fuels with waste-based biofuels […]
In Korea, researchers at Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials (KIMM) successfully demonstrated an MW-class marine engine combustion technology using ammonia that reduces carbon dioxide emissions by 50%. The joint research team, led by Cheol-Woong Park of KIMM, injected ammonia at high pressure into the combustion chamber, achieving stable, high-power combustion with significant thermal efficiency. […]
In Denmark, Green Marine Fuels Trading announced a strategic collaboration with Royal Vopak Terminals to secure port storage facilities for green methanol in key Chinese ports, Shanghai Caojing and Tianjin Lingang. The collaboration aims to accommodate the projected supply of green methanol from Chinese partners, ensuring the necessary storage capacity is in place. Green Marine […]
In Finland, Offshore Energy reports shipbuilder Meyer Turku has delivered Mein Schiff 7, a methanol-ready cruise ship, to German cruise line TUI Cruises. The delivery ceremony for the 111,500 GT newbuilding took place on June 10, 2024. Mein Schiff 7 is the seventh ship in the Mein Schiff series and the first with methanol capability […]
