In Singapore, Reuters reports global marine fuel supplier Peninsula is expanding its operations in the Middle East, increasing its presence in conventional bunker fuel markets while also preparing to ramp up the supply of alternative fuels globally. At the Singapore International Bunkering Conference, Kenny MacLean, Peninsula’s chief operating officer, announced the company’s new supply operations […]
In the UK, The Loadstar reports at the Singapore International Bunkering Conference on October 9, CMA CGM’s Vice President of Bunkering and Energy Transition, Farid Trad, announced that the company is focusing on LNG as a preferred transitional fuel due to its scalability and years of use, while still keeping methanol as an option. Trad […]
In Greece, Safety4Sea reports classification society DNV’s Alternative Fuels Insights database has revealed that 2024 has seen a significant shift towards alternative-fueled vessels, with a total of 335 new orders so far, marking a 25% increase compared to the same period in 2023. According to Jason Stefanatos, Global Decarbonization Director at DNV, despite a slow […]
In Florida, Maritime Executive reports the Dutch Advertising Standards Authority ruled that MSC Cruises must modify its environmental claims regarding the use of liquefied natural gas in its cruise ships. The ruling, prompted by complaints from environmental groups, focused on statements that MSC’s LNG-fueled ships were an “important milestone” in the journey toward decarbonization. The […]
In Finland, Wärtsilä Marine and Hycamite announced a partnership to develop a new onboard hydrogen production technology aimed at reducing emissions in the shipping industry. This system will convert liquefied natural gas into hydrogen, while capturing and storing solid carbon, providing a more efficient alternative to traditional carbon capture methods. The solid carbon, nearly one-fourth […]
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 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 […]
In Japan, Hamanaka Town, JA Hamanaka, Takanashi Milk Products, Hokkaido Gas, Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, and MOL Sunflower launched a study to explore using biomethane from dairy farm manure as an alternative to liquefied natural gas in factories and vessels. This study, centered in the dairy-rich region of Hamanaka, Hokkaido, will assess whether biomethane can be […]
In Japan, Hamanaka Town, JA Hamanaka, Takanashi Milk Products Co., Ltd., Hokkaido Gas Co., Ltd., Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd., and MOL Sunflower Ltd. recently announced the launch of a study on the production and utilization of biomethane from animal manure from local dairy farms in Hamanaka town, Hokkaido where is thriving with dairy farming. Liquefied […]
In Germany, Offshore Energy reports German shipyard Meyer Werft has successfully floated out Disney Treasure, the second LNG-powered cruise ship for Disney Cruise Line. The vessel, featuring 1,240 cabins and a size of 144,000 GT, has left the building dock and is now berthed in the shipyard’s harbor. The final interior outfitting of the ship […]
