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 Germany, Leonhardt & Blumberg locked in an order for four 49,500 dwt Chemical/Product Oil Tankers from Guangzhou Shipyard International, with MB Shipbrokers handling the deal. Expanding on a previous two-tanker order from April, the company aims to boost its fleet with eco-friendly vessels. Designed by GSI, these ships come ready for Methanol Dual Fuel […]
In the UK, The Loadstar reports Taiwanese carrier Wan Hai Lines has commissioned up to 20 methanol dual-fuel containerships, costing between $1.68 billion and $2.5 billion, in response to rising demand on the Far East-Middle East and India trades. The orders include twelve 8,000 TEU vessels from Taiwan’s CSBC Corp, with options for an additional […]
In the Netherlands, Offshore Energy reports Finnish fuel supply and distribution company NEOT has renewed its charter contracts with Terntank, extending agreements for six wind-assisted, methanol-ready vessels operating from NEOT/St1’s terminal in Gothenburg. This extension marks a continued partnership that began in 2013, with both companies committed to sustainability in maritime transport. NEOT, which became […]
In Italy, Fratelli Cosulich Group announced an order for two methanol-ready chemical bunkering tankers from Taizhou Maple Leaf Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., with options for two additional units. The first of these 7,999 dwt IMO2 ships will be delivered in the first half of 2026. An IMO2 ship is a chemical tanker designed to meet the […]
In Japan, ORIX Corporation announced an order for three environmentally friendly ships, including two methanol dual-fuel bulk carriers. The new vessels comply with the International Maritime Organization’s reinforced greenhouse gas reduction targets and meet the Energy Efficiency Design Index Phase 3 standards, which come into effect in 2025. This order represents ORIX’s first foray into […]
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 Taiwan, Offshore Energy reports Taiwanese container shipping company Evergreen Marine has ordered six Sub-Panamax methanol dual-fuel containerships to be built by China State Shipbuilding Corporation. Evergreen will pay $52-58 million per 2,400 TEU vessel. The order for the ship sextet was placed on behalf of Italia Marittima S.p.A., a subsidiary of Evergreen Marine. Additionally, […]
In Korea, Safety4sea reported that Korean Register (KR) has granted approval in principle (AiP) for the methanol dual-fuel retrofit design of a 16,000 TEU container ship owned by Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM). According to KR, this container ship was developed in collaboration with HD Hyundai Marine Solution, HD Hyundai E&T, and HD Korea Shipbuilding & […]
