In Japan, Mitsubishi Shipbuilding, a part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group, has received orders from Toyofuji Shipping and Fukuju Shipping for Japan’s first methanol-fueled roll-on/roll-off (RORO) cargo ships. The two ships will be built at the Enoura Plant of MHI’s Shimonoseki Shipyard & Machinery Works in Yamaguchi Prefecture, with scheduled completion and delivery by […]
In the Netherlands, Offshore Energy reported that shipping company Terntank has secured a grant agreement with CINEA – European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency for the eMETHANOLxWSolution, a project demonstrating a combination of foldable suction sails and a dual-fuel engine. The report noted that this project will demonstrate a combination of foldable suction sails […]
In Estonia, SRC Group and GREEN MARINE will develop and market SRC’s Methanol Superstorage, using SPS Technology’s Sandwich Plate System, which increases shipboard tank volumes by 85%. This technology eliminates the need for traditional cofferdams, optimizing space and efficiency on vessels, mitigating methanol’s lower energy density compared to conventional heavy fuel oil. GREEN MARINE, know […]
In Greece, Reuters reports that salvage operations have confirmed the sinking of the Greek-owned bulk carrier, M/V Tutor, after it was attacked by Yemen’s Houthi militants in the Red Sea on June 12. The ship, flagged under Liberia, was struck by missiles and an explosive-laden boat, leading to severe water intake. Two salvage vessels dispatched […]
In Sweden, shipping company Terntank’s Hybrid Solution Plus series costal tanker will use an e-methanol capable dual-fuel engine in combination with foldable suction sails, in a EU government co-funded project. The eMETHANOLxWSolution project aims to avoid more than 44 tonnes of CO2e emissions annually compared to a new conventional tanker. eMETHANOLxWSolution has been launched to […]
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 […]
