Seventeen companies are collaborating with shipping company Samskip to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by using sustainable biofuel to ship their products on board Samskip’s vessels. Image credit: GoodShipping The initiative, called “insetting,” is promoted by GoodShipping, which provides the opportunity for shippers to transport their freight sustainably, reducing their carbon
CMES firms up deal to build 2+4 methanol-powered ROROs
China Merchants Energy Shipping (CMES) has signed a deal with China Merchants Industry for the construction of two methanol-powered dual-fuel Roll-on/roll-off (RORO) ships. Illustration; Image credit CMES The company said that the contract for the two firm 9,3000 CEU RoRo vessels includes options for additional four ships of the same size. CMES will
HyEkoTank project moves forward as partners discuss procedures
HyEkoTank project partners have discussed the procedures that the consortium will follow during the project’s implementation period as well as the work to be carried out in the upcoming period. Courtesy of TECO 2030 The consortium includes TECO 2030 AS, Shell International Exploration and Production Bv, Fartygskonstruktioner AB, Umoe Advanced
MEYER Group gives a glimpse of future fossil fuel-free cruise ships
MEYER Group, an international consortium specializing in cruise shipbuilding, has presented a cruise ship concept that manages without fossil fuels. Courtesy of MEYER Group MEYER presented the “Reverse” concept – a concept that shows what a cruise ship could look like in the year 2100 – at the global cruise
ATS and CMB.TECH roll out world’s 1st hydrogen-powered straddle carrier
Antwerp Terminal Services (ATS), a joint venture between MSC PSA Europe Terminal (MPET) and PSA Antwerp (PSAA), today officially launched the world’s first H2 dual fuel straddle carrier in the Port of Antwerp. Image credit CMB The straddle carrier uses H2 dual fuel combustion engine technology, developed by Antwerp-based cleantech
China completes first yuan-settled international LNG trade
Chinese oil and gas player CNOOC and French energy giant TotalEnergies have completed China’s first yuan-settled LNG trade through the Chinese energy trading centre Shanghai Petroleum and Natural Gas Exchange (SHPGX). Illustration only; Archive. Courtesy of CNOOC According to SHPGX’s statement from 28 March, TotalEnergies supplied CNOOC with approximately 65,000
Norden teams up with Spar Shipping on biofuel, acquires Capesize vessels
The end of March has been eventful for Norden as it partnered up with Spar Shipping on the use of biofuel and acquired Capesize vessels to improve its portfolio of freight service solutions towards its dry-segment customers. Archive / Illustration / Courtesy of Norden and FotoFlite Norden and Spar Shipping,
Zoning plan for Gen2 Energy’s hydrogen facility in Mosjøen gets approved
The municipal council in Vefsn municipality has approved the detailed zoning plan for Gen2 Energy’s hydrogen facility in Mosjøen, Norway. Courtesy of Gen2 Energy Gen2 Energy, a Norwegian green hydrogen company, said the zoning plan provides the opportunity to realise a production plant with a capacity of up to 100
Pavilion Energy bunkers Singapore’s first LNG hybrid tug via trucks
Singapore’s first LNG hybrid tug, JMS Sunshine, has received LNG via truck-to-ship bunkering operation conducted by Pavilion Energy. Courtesy of Pavilion Energy For this operation, a total of 34 cubic metres of LNG was transferred from the trucks to the receiving vessel at Jurong Port on 29 March, Pavilion Energy
Sallaum Lines’ new dual-fuel LNG PCTCs to sport MacGregor RoRo equipment
MacGregor, part of Cargotec, has secured a large order to supply comprehensive packages of roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) equipment for two dual-fuel LNG pure car and truck carriers (PCTCs) being built for RoRo shipping company Sallaum Lines. Sallaum Lines dual-fuel LNG PCTC. Courtesy of MacGregor The vessels are Sallaum Lines’ first-ever newbuilds and will