Sri Lanka-based shipbuilder Colombo Dockyard PLC hosted a keel laying ceremony yesterday for the fifth 5,000 dwt eco bulker being built for Norwegian shipowner Misje Eco Bulk (Misje) AS. Image credit: Colombo Dockyard PLC Colombo Dockyard has already delivered two vessels from the series. The vessels form part of an order of
GTT books new tank design order for LNGC duo from HD Hyundai Heavy Industries
French LNG containment specialist GTT has received an order from its South Korean partner HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) for the tank design of two new LNG carriers. Archive: Illustration only. Courtesy of HD HHI South Korean shipyard placed an order on behalf of a European shipowner. The order will
Ports of Rotterdam and Pecém bolster green hydrogen ties
A new partnership to strengthen bilateral cooperation between the Netherlands and Brazil in port-related energy projects, such as offshore wind energy and green hydrogen production, has been formed. Courtesy of O Complexo do Pecém Specifically, 27 parties operating in the ports of Rotterdam and Brazil’s Pecém signed a cooperation agreement
Maersk is keen on retrofitting existing fleet to methanol
With first-class, strategically located facilities, including the Damen yards in Mangalia and Galati in Romania, partner yards in the Far East or building locally to Damen design and under Damen supervision, Damen delivers vessels both from its proven, standardised series, tailored to individual client requirements via modular options, and fully
RGU wins $1.5 million to establish hydrogen testing facility in Scotland
Robert Gordon University (RGU) has been awarded £1.2 million ($1.5m) of funding by the Scottish Government to establish a hydrogen testing facility at the National Subsea Centre (NSC) in Aberdeen. According to RGU, the funding comes as part of the Hydrogen Innovation Scheme, a £7 million ($8.8m) capital funding stream
Höegh Autoliners taps North Ammonia to power its dual-fuel car carriers
Norwegian shipowner Höegh Autoliners has signed a partnership agreement with compatriot green energy provider North Ammonia for the supply, distribution, delivery, and consumption of green ammonia. Höegh Autoliners As disclosed, partnering with North Ammonia marks another sustainability milestone for Höegh Autoliners and is an important step on the path to
Kanfer and CB Fenton bring in new partner to commercialise LNG bunkering hub in Panama
Norwegian company Kanfer Shipping and CB Fenton, part of Ultramar (Chile), have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Melones Oil Terminal (MOTI) to commercialise small-scale LNG bunkering and distribution in Panama. Illustration; Courtesy of Kanfer Shipping In December 2022, Kanfer Shipping and CB Fenton joined forces to set up
BASF and Advent join efforts in building supply chain for hydrogen fuel cells
BASF Environmental Catalyst and Metal Solutions and Advent Technologies Holdings have concluded the terms of a new agreement to establish a full loop component supply chain for fuel cells and enter discussions to extend the partnership into the field of water electrolysis. Courtesy of BASF According to BASF, the scope
Skarv Shipping gets financial boost for ammonia-fueled bulker trio
Skarv Shipping Solutions, a joint venture between Grieg Edge and Peak Group AS, has received NOK 130 million ($12.3. million) in funding from Enova for the construction of three ammonia-powered short-sea bulk carriers. Skarv Shipping Solutions As informed, the vessels, with a cargo capacity of 4,000 tonnes each, will be
India charts path toward bunkering of green hydrogen, ammonia and methanol
India’s Minister for Ports, Shipping, and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, introduced on Wednesday the ‘Harit Sagar’ Green Port Guidelines during a ceremony in New Delhi. Image credit Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways The launch of these guidelines marks a significant milestone in India’s journey towards achieving its Zero Carbon Emission