In Japan, Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, in partnership with the Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonization and Yara Clean Ammonia, has successfully completed an ammonia ship-to-ship transfer trial of 4,000 cubic meters of ammonia between MOL’s LPG/ammonia carrier Green Pioneer and Navigator Gas’s Navigator Global at the Port of Dampier, Australia. The operation was designed to simulate […]
In the Netherlands, Offshore Energy reports HD Hyundai Marine Solution, along with several affiliated South Korean companies, has received Approval in Principle from classification society DNV for its onboard carbon capture and storage retrofit design. The joint industry project tested the technology on a 15,000 TEU ultra-large containership running on liquefied natural gas. The system […]
In New York, Amogy has joined forces with HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering POSCO Holdings, Seoul National University, and the American Bureau of Shipping to develop an innovative offshore ammonia cracking solution. This collaboration aims to deliver clean, low-cost hydrogen fuel by leveraging ammonia as a hydrogen carrier. Ammonia, with its 2.7 times higher […]
In California, gCaptian reports in a bid to bypass Western sanctions, Russian energy producer Novatek has dispatched the “Everest Energy”, a non-ice class LNG carrier, through the icy waters of the Northern Sea Route. This unprecedented move marks the first time a conventional vessel has attempted the Arctic passage, which is typically reserved for specialized […]
In Sweden, AtoB@C Shipping and EFO, a joint venture of Swedish energy companies, announced their collaboration aimed at reducing carbon dioxide emissions from maritime transport. The initiative involves substituting 10% of EFO’s annual fuel consumption with renewable alternatives, leading to a projected 8.5% reduction in lifecycle emissions. Andreas Ukmar, CEO at EFO, expressed enthusiasm for […]
In Brussels, Mario Draghi, former Prime Minister of Italy and ex-President of the European Central Bank, issued a report detailing the urgent need for Europe to secure its position in global shipping through decarbonisation and innovation. The report stresses that Europe is at risk of falling behind major global competitors unless immediate and coordinated actions […]
In Norway, Offshore Energy reports in a significant collaboration, A.P. Moller Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd announced the details of their operational partnership, the Gemini Cooperation, set to launch in February 2025. This cooperation will deploy between 300 and 340 vessels, with Maersk providing 60% and Hapag-Lloyd 40% of the fleet. Many of these ships will be […]
In Germany, Oldendorff Carriers announced a new partnership with the University of Strathclyde to establish a Glasgow-based research centre focused on developing innovative technologies for decarbonising the shipping industry. Oldendorff Carriers’ Director of Research & Development Dr. Torsten Barenthin said, “Frustrated by the slow development of significant decarbonisation technologies, Oldendorff feels compelled to invest in […]
In Australia, Baird Maritime reports Singapore-based X-Press Feeders took delivery of “Eco Zephyr”, the final vessel in a four-ship series powered by methanol. The ceremony took place at Jiangsu Yangzijiang Shipbuilding’s facilities in China. The “Eco Zephyr” joins its sister ships, “Eco Maestro”, “Eco Levant”, and “Eco Ponente”, which were delivered earlier this year. Each […]
In Norway, Höegh Autoliners announced the naming ceremony in Jiangsu, China, for the “Höegh Borealis”, the second vessel in its Aurora Class. Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre attended, praising the company’s commitment to sustainable shipping. The “Höegh Borealis” is part of Höegh Autoliners’ innovative fleet renewal, reducing carbon emissions per car transported by up […]
