French energy major Total has joined the ‘Getting to Zero Coalition’ to support the maritime industry’s decarbonisation. Courtesy of Total The company intends to contribute to the goal by collaborating with companies across the maritime, energy, infrastructure and finance sectors. The Getting to Zero Coalition’s ambition is to help achieve
Avenir LNG carrier nearing completion
Singapore’s Offshore Technology Development has recently completed the installation of a ballast water treatment system on Avenir LNG’s small-scale vessel. Avenir’s small-scale LNG carrier (Image: Offshore Technology Development) The tech development unit of Keppel Offshore & Marine said in a statement it commissioned the system on a 7500 cubic meter
Russian LNG-fueled Aframax tanker ready for sea trials
The first Russian Aframax tanker, the LNG-fueled Vladimir Monomakh is ready to start sea trials. Courtesy of Zvezda Shipbuilding Complex The vessel, designed to transport oil in unrestricted navigation, was launched at the Zvezda Shipyard at the start of May. Sea trials will include checking the reliability and vital functions
Equinor launches maritime climate ambitions
On the UN’s World Oceans Day, energy company Equinor is launching its ambitions for reducing own emissions from ships, detailing how the company will help decarbonise shipping. Source: Equinor ASA; Image by: Einar Aslaksen Specifically, the company aims to halve maritime emissions in Norway by 2030 compared to 2005 emissions
DSME scores Novatek LNG order
South Korea’s Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering has won an order to build liquefied natural gas barges for Russian LNG producer Novatek. Under the deal, Daweoo will build two 360,000-cbm LNG barges for about 901.3 billion won ($748.2 million) with an option for two additional units. The floating LNG storage
Utkilen takes delivery of third LNG-ready tanker
The Bergen-headquartered shipping company Utkilen has taken delivery of its thirds LNG-ready tanker from the Dingheng shipyard in China on June 3. Courtesy of Utkilen The 10,500-dwt newbuilding named Saltstraum, featuring stainless steel cargo tanks, is the third in the series of four newbuilds ordered at the Chinese shipyard. According
ABB hybrid-electric propulsion for Washington State Ferries’ newbuilds
ABB has been selected by American shipbuilder Vigor Fab LLC as the hybrid-electric propulsion and energy storage system provider for the newest additions to the Washington State Ferries’ fleet, setting the largest US ferry system on course for zero-emission operations. The new Olympic-class ferries, which will have the capacity to
ABB inks diagnostics deal for SCF’s Arctic LNG tanker
ABB has signed a contract to support icebreaking LNG carrier Christophe de Margerie during its transit of the Northern Sea Route. Courtesy of ABB ABB supported the vessel with remote diagnostics services for increased safety and performance as the vessel completed the transit of the Northern Sea Route, bound for
Eni in major overhaul as it shifts toward renewable energy
Italian energy giant Eni has announced a major overhaul of its business as it steps up efforts toward energy transition. Claudio Descalzi (Image: Eni) The company will create two business units with one focused on oil and gas called “Natural Resources” and the second new unit which will focus mainly
Dynagas LNG profit climbs
Greece-based Dynagas LNG Partners, a partnership formed by shipowner Dynagas, reported a rise in its first-quarter profit boosted by higher voyage revenues. LNG carrier Lena River (Image: Dynagas LNG partners) Net income for the three months ended March 31 increased to $7 million as compared to $1.9 million in the