Fjord Line’s ships return to service with new dual-fuel LNG/MGO engines
KHI, DNV to cooperate on calculating GHG emissions in liquefied H2 supply chain
31
May
Japanese shipbuilder Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KHI) has joined hands with classification society DNV to work on visualisation of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the international liquefied hydrogen supply chain. Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KHI) As informed, the parties signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate in the study of specific
Methanol Institute issues first complete guide to methanol as marine fuel
31
May
The Methanol Institute, a global trade association for the methanol industry, has published the first comprehensive guide to methanol as a marine fuel to help stakeholders across the industry access the information they need to support decision-making on which alternative fuel is right for their fleet. Archive; Courtesy of Stena
Fourth dual-fuel VLGC joins Avance Gas’ fleet
31
May
Norwegian shipping company Avance Gas has welcomed the fourth dual-fuel very large gas carrier (VLGC) to its fleet. Avance Avior (Screenshot). Courtesy of Avance Gas The company took delivery of the 91,000 cbm carrier, Avance Avior, on 30 May from South Korean shipbuilder Hanwha Ocean, which recently rebranded from Daewoo
Plug Power plans three green hydrogen production plants in Finland
30
May
Plug Power Inc., a provider of turnkey hydrogen solutions for the global green hydrogen economy, has revealed plans to develop three green hydrogen production plants in Finland, resulting in the production of 850 tonnes per day (TPD) of green hydrogen, or 2.2 gigawatts (GW) of electrolyser capacity, by the end
FueLNG Venosa, Singapore’s 2nd LNG bunker ship, wraps up 1st STS bunkering
30
May
FueLNG Venosa, Singapore’s second LNG bunker vessel, has successfully completed its inaugural LNG loading operations through ship-to-ship (STS) transfer. FueLNG Venosa. Courtesy of FueLNG As informed, the bunkering operation was completed from Teekay’s LNG carrier Pan Africa on 30 May. The milestone underscores the company’s “commitment to providing sustainable energy
Marubeni unites with Pembina for development of ammonia supply chain
30
May
Japan’s Marubeni Corporation has signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with Canada’s Pembina Pipeline Corporation to co-develop a low-carbon ammonia supply chain from Western Canada to Japan and other Asian markets. Courtesy of Marubeni The project includes the joint development, on a 50/50 basis, of a global-scale, low-carbon hydrogen and
World Port Climate Action Programme to be extended
30
May
The Port of Rotterdam has announced that the World Port Climate Action Programme (WPCAP) will be extended with a new focus on shore power, new fuels and green shipping corridors. Archive; Port of Rotterdam/Danny Cornelissen The extension was agreed by the CEOs and leaders of 12 world ports at a
Thenamaris delivers blue-ammonia cargo to China
30
May
Athens-based ship manager Thenamaris LNG has delivered the first certified blue ammonia cargo to China. The delivery comes on the back of the first certified blue ammonia cargo to Korea in December 2022, showcasing the growing importance of ammonia as part of the global decarbonization efforts. The cargo was transported aboard
Seaspan’s 3rd 15,500 TEU LNG-powered containership sets sail on maiden voyage
30
May
ZIM Mount Blanc, the third of Seaspan’s 15,000 TEU LNG dual fuel vessels, set sail last week from the South Korean shipyard Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI), embarking on its maiden voyage. The containership’s departure comes one month after SHI hosted a twin naming ceremony for Seaspan’s second and third LNG-dual