Fugro has received a “major” subsidy from the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) for the development of methanol as a clean energy fuel for its vessels. Survey vessel Fugro Pioneer is set to become emission-free from 2023, representing a major milestone in Fugro’s energy transition, the Dutch company reported. “Achieving emission-free
Singapore-based port operator Jurong Port has joined the Castor Initiative, a global partnership that is committed to make zero-emission shipping a reality. Photo: MISC The Castor Initiative is a multinational coalition consisting of MISC Berhad (MISC), Lloyd’s Register (LR), Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI), MAN Energy Solutions (MAN), the Maritime and
Greek LNG shipper GasLog has ordered four newbuild LNG carriers from South Korean shipyard Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME). Illustration only; Courtesy of GasLog The new liquified natural gas carriers will have a capacity of 174,000 cubic metres. They will each feature the latest generation MEGI propulsion. Daewoo Shipbuilding
Mobility R&D fund in the Netherlands has granted a €24.2 million (approximately $27.5 million) subsidy to a Dutch project consortium focused on maritime hydrogen applications. Sustainable Hydrogen Integrated Propulsion Drives (SH2IPDRIVE) consortium includes a diverse group of 25 companies and institutions from across the maritime sector. The consortium aims to
The US-based shipowner SWITCH Maritime has completed the world’s first hydrogen fuelling of a commercial marine vessel at All American Marine shipyard. The hydrogen fuelling of Sea Change, a new 75-passenger ferry, was completed on 18 November and the vessel is now beginning its final sea trials before delivery, SWITCH
Malaysian energy giant Petronas has awarded two front end engineering design (FEED) contracts to a JGC-Samsung Heavy Industries consortium and to SAIPEM for a nearshore LNG project in Sabah. Illustration only; Courtesy of Petronas The project is a first of its kind in Malaysia. It will have a minimum capacity of
Swedish ferry operator Stena RoRo has delivered LNG-powered E-Flexer cruise ferry Salamanca to French shipping company Brittany Ferries. Courtesy of Stena RoRo The Salamanca launched at CMI Jingling shipyard in Weihai, China, on 6 January 2021. Its delivery took place on 30 November 2021. This is the second of five
South Korean shipbuilding company Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) has received orders for six liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers, exceeding $10 billion in annual orders for the first time in seven years. Photo: DSME On 1 December 2021, two undisclosed North American shipowners placed orders for four and two
Singapore LNG (SLNG) and Linde Gas have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to explore options of a CO2 liquefaction and storage facility at the SLNG terminal on Jurong Island. Courtesy of SLNG The CO2 facility project concept involves using cold energy from the SLNG terminal’s operations to liquefy CO2.