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X-Press Feeders orders 16 dual-fuel ships

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X-Press Feeders, the world’s largest independent common carrier based in Singapore, has placed an order for sixteen dual-fuel 1,170 TEU containerships. The ships will be built by China’s New Dayang Shipbuilding Co. and Ningbo Xinle Shipbuilding Group, with each of them supplying eight units. The agreement between the three parties

Wilson Sons reaches record STS LNG operations in towage division

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Brazil’s port and maritime logistics operator Wilson Sons has reported that between January and October there were more than 15 ship-to-ship LNG operations, the company’s highest number ever. Wilson Sons’ tugboats operation for Celse in Sergipe, Brazil; Courtesy of Wilson Sons In this period, Wilson Sons saw a record of

Volvo Penta to power Hurtigruten’s near-silent hybrid vessel

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Swedish engine manufacturer Volvo Penta has been contracted to provide a hybrid solution for Hurtigruten Svalbard’s new sightseeing vessel, which will begin a pilot test in Svalbard in May 2022. Image Courtesy: Volvo Penta As informed, Volvo Penta is running a pilot project with Svalbard’s oldest tourist operator, Hurtigruten Svalbard, to

World’s 1st methanol-fuelled towboat to hit waters in 2023

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The US-based Maritime Partners has revealed that the M/V Hydrogen One, the world’s first methanol-fuelled towboat, will join its fleet and become available for charter in 2023. Hydrogen One (Courtesy of Elliot Bay Design Group) The towboat is said to be developed using proven, efficient technologies that are commercially available

Milano university and companies team up for Hydrogen JRP

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Universities Fondazione Politecnico di Milano and Politecnico di Milano, Edison, Eni, and Snam have created Hydrogen JRP, a platform to develop hydrogen technologies for the clean energy transition. Illustration only; Courtesy of Eni Hydrogen can play a central role in addressing the current demand for progressive decarbonisation in many sectors.

ESA approves Norwegian aid for zero-emission hydrogen ships

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The EFTA Surveillance Authority (ESA) has approved NOK 219 million ($24.18 million) in Norwegian state aid for the purchase of two zero-emission hydrogen vessels being developed under the Topeka Nattruten project. State enterprise Enova granted the aid through its Eco-Inn scheme, launched in 2016 to protect the environment by promoting

European Commission starts European Hydrogen Week

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President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen has opened the second edition of the European Hydrogen Week on 29 November 2021. Courtesy of FCH EU The second edition of the European Commission-led European Hydrogen Week takes place in Brussels. It has almost 2000 registered participants who gathered to

China Gas and Three Gorges to develop new clean energy systems

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Chinese piped-gas operator China Gas has entered into a deal with Three Gorges Investment, a subsidiary under China’s biggest clean energy group, to develop new energy systems with wind, solar, hydropower, and hydrogen as the core. Illustration only; Courtesy of EMEC/Colin Keldie Both parties will join forces in five major

AIE and Höegh LNG sign charter deal for Port Kembla FSRU

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Australian Industrial Energy (AIE) has signed a long-term charter deal with energy infrastructure provider Höegh LNG to supply the first Floating Storage and Regasification Unit (FSRU) for the Port Kembla terminal. Courtesy of Höegh LNG In other words, the FSRU Höegh Galleon will serve the terminal. The terminal started construction

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