China-based New Times Shipbuilding (NTS) has held launching ceremonies for two LNG dual-fuel bulk carriers built for Himalaya Shipping and Eastern Pacific Shipping (EPS). The launching ceremony for Himalaya Shipping’s 210,000 dwt bulk carrier was held on 9 June. Named Mount Neblina, the vessel is the sixth in a series of
A2B-online places order for methanol-ready, hybrid boxship pair
UK’s provider of trailer, container and shipping services A2B-online has booked two multi-fuel, methanol-ready hybrid containerships at Turkish Sedef Shipyard. A2B-online As informed, the company, which operates seven container vessels, is implementing a fleet revitalisation programme with an eye on the long term. As it replaces its older tonnage, A2B-online has chosen
HD HHI gets KR’s approval for new type of tank shape for liquefied gases and fuels
Korean Register (KR) has awarded an Approval in Principle (AIP) to HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HD HHI) for a new type of tank shape with sloshing-restrained technology designed for various liquefied gases and fuels. Korean Register As informed, the announcement was made at Nor-Shipping 2023 in Oslo, Norway on 8
JERA, EnBW and VNG eye ammonia cracker demonstration plant in Rostock
Japanese energy company JERA and its two German counterparts EnBW and VNG have teamed up to study the feasibility of constructing an ammonia cracker demonstration plant. Courtesy of JERA To this end, the parties signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to jointly examine the feasibility of the construction of a
In focus: Clean fuels make a grand entrance into maritime and offshore energy space
The decarbonization of maritime industry is increasingly picking up pace, led by new zero-emissions and hybrid-powered vessels, as ever-innovative offshore renewables sector finds new ways to produce green hydrogen – one of the most promising clean fuels in the energy transition story.
Spanish government greenlights El Musel LNG terminal start-up
El Musel LNG terminal in Gijón has received administrative authorization for its start-up from the Spanish Ministry for the Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge. Courtesy of Enagás According to the Spanish energy company Enagás, the technical conditions for the provision of LNG logistics services at the plant are established,
MOL invests in FLNG developer Delfin Midstream
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) has entered into a strategic investment agreement with Delfin Midstream Inc, an LNG export infrastructure development company utilizing low-cost FLNG technology solutions. Image credit Delfin Delfin is the parent company of Delfin LNG and Avocet LNG LLC. Delfin LNG is a brownfield Deepwater Port with up
First commercial shipment of low-carbon ammonia sent to Taiwan Fertilizer
SABIC Agri-Nutrients, a petrochemical company from Saudi Arabia, in collaboration with energy company Aramco, has sent the first commercial shipment of low-carbon ammonia to Taiwan Fertilizer Company. Courtesy of SABIC Agri-Nutrients On its social media, SABIC said the shipment reflects its commitment to delivering low-carbon solutions to its customers and
Eastern Pacific inks deal for up to 4 dual-fuel LR II tankers with GSI
Singapore-based ship management company Eastern Pacific Shipping (EPS) has signed a construction contract for 2+2 LNG dual-fuel LRII tankers with Chinese shipyard Guangzhou Shipbuilding International Co., a subsidiary of China State Shipbuilding Corporation, and CSSC Trading. Image credit: Guangzhou Shipbuilding International The order for the 111,000 dwt tankers brings GSI’s ordering tally for LNG
Cargill, Kotug partner on world’s 1st zero-emission electric pusher tug and barge
Swiss freight trader Cargill has partnered with Dutch towage and maritime company Kotug International to deploy the world’s first fully electric pusher boat and barges to transport cocoa beans from the Port of Amsterdam. Kotug International The zero-emission vessel, equipped with new technology and propulsion systems, eliminates harmful emissions, including carbon