The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has shortlisted a total of 11 passenger launch and cargo lighter vessel designs submitted by seven companies and consortia for the full electric harbor craft (e-HC) program. The expression of interest (EOI) launched by the MPA on July 10, 2023, for e-HC program in Singapore received 55
The Export-Import Bank of Korea (Korea Eximbank) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Germany’s KfW IPEX-Bank in Frankfurt to boost high-tech innovation and fortify supply chains. Korea Eximbank As informed, the two banks agreed to join efforts in identifying and co-financing projects in strategic sectors like high-tech, decarbonization, and
Flex LNG, the owner and operator of LNG carriers, has received a notice that the charterer of its vessel Flex Courageous will exercise the first extension option. Flex Courageous. Courtesy of Flex LNG Together with Flex Resolute, Flex Courageous was fixed on a three-year time charter on November 1, 2021,
Swedish electrofuel developer Liquid Wind, together with its partners Alfa Laval, Carbon Clean, Siemens Energy, and Topsoe, has launched the eFuel Design & Performance Center (DPC) in Hørsholm, Denmark. Liquid Wind eFuel facility (Illustration). Courtesy of Liquid Wind The launch of DPC builds on Liquid Wind’s partnership formed in 2020 and
Germany’s KfW IPEX-Bank has decided to support Smyril Line’s recently announced fleet-renewal program with a financing of €90 million. Courtesy of Smyril Line Headquartered on the Faroe Islands, the shipping company operates year-round transport between Denmark and the Faroe Islands, Iceland and the Netherlands. As informed, the funds will be
Japan’s IHI Corporation and Singapore’s ST Engineering have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on the joint promotion of smart and sustainable solutions. Courtesy of IHI Corporation Specifically, under the MoU, the two parties will explore the application of their smart and sustainable solutions in new use cases and markets.
Danish engineering company Eltronic FuelTech has launched a new system for supplying fuel from tanks to engines of methanol-powered ships. According to the company, the system can reduce costs and save energy for shipping companies while enhancing safety. In the wake of the naming of Laura Maersk, A.P. Moller-Maersk’s first
Swiss marine power company WinGD and Japanese shipbuilder and technology developer Mitsubishi Shipbuilding have completed the initial design of an ammonia fuel supply system (AFSS) for vessels powered by WinGD’s X‑DF‑A ammonia-fueled engines. WinGD The AFSS design is the first result of a wide-ranging partnership announced last year that will
Vitol Bunkers, a wholly-owned bunker arm of energy and commodities company Vitol, has taken delivery of its first specialized biofuel bunker barge, Marine Future, in Singapore, bolstering its position in Asia’s biofuel bunker market. Courtesy of Vitol Built in China, the vessel is 102.6 meters long and can carry about
Oslo-based shipowner Norwegian Car Carriers (NOCC) has entered into an agreement with CIMC Raffles Shipyard in China for the construction of two LNG dual-fuel, ammonia-ready car carriers. As informed, the newbuilding will have a capacity of 7,000 CEU. They will be able to run on liquefied natural gas. Furthermore, the
Turkish natural gas company BOTAŞ and Egyptian natural gas company EGAS have agreed to strengthen their energy relations, putting an emphasis on natural gas and LNG trading opportunities, cooperation on natural gas infrastructure and underground storage, as well as sharing technical information and experience. Courtesy of BOTAŞ According to BOTAŞ,
Despite a slight decline in total cargo throughput, 2023 was a year of success for the Port of Rotterdam which is making significant strides in becoming more sustainable. Courtesy of Danny Cornelissen/Port of Rotterdam Last year saw major investment decisions that are contributing to making the port and the logistics