The shipping industry will find it challenging to secure enough supply of carbon-neutral fuels, […] The post DNV: Shipping faces uphill battle in securing carbon-neutral fuels appeared first on Offshore Energy.
APMT Pipavav starts VLGC operations
APM Terminals Pipavav (GPPL – Gujarat Pipavav Port) commenced very large gas carrier (VLGC) […] The post APMT Pipavav starts VLGC operations appeared first on Offshore Energy.
NYK welcomes 2nd LNG-powered RoRo into the fleet

Japanese shipping major NYK Line has taken delivery of the second of four LNG-fuelled pure car truck carriers (PCTC), named Wild Rose Leader. Image credit China Merchants Jinling Shipyard The 7,000-CEU car carrier was built by Chinese shipbuilder China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Nanjing) Co. The four units were ordered by NYK
Breaking ground: Maersk reveals design details of its methanol-powered feeder

Maersk, the Danish container shipping major, has announced the design details of its first methanol-powered vessel. Image credit Maersk The company shared photos of the vessel’s design on its social media channels, showing off the feeder vessel from multiple angles. This is a significant milestone for the company and the
CMC calls for green corridor in the Great Lakes–St. Lawrence region

Canada’s Chamber of Commerce (CMC), representing over 100 Canadian & U.S. ports, shipowners, and other marine transportation companies operating in the Great Lakes-St., has unveiled its 2023 wish list to legislators and policymakers targeting the creation of a “green corridor” in the Great Lakes–St. Lawrence region. Illustration, Image credit: Provided
Alphaliner: Armada of big ships readies to hit the market as demand falters

In 2023, the world’s top eleven ocean carriers, which include nine members from three global alliances as well as ZIM and Wan Hai Lines, are set to add a whopping 89 large mainline container ships to their fleets, according to Alphaliner. Image credit Yangzijiang Shipbuilding group This development is poised
GSI wins another order for dual-fuel PCTC trio

Guangzhou Shipbuilding International Co., a subsidiary of China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC), has secured a contract for the construction of three dual-fuel vehicle carriers continuing its winning streak in the sector. Image credit: GSI The order involves the construction of three 8,600 CEU pure car truck carriers (PCTCs) that will
AMPTC orders gas carrier duo at Hyundai Heavy

Arab Maritime Petroleum Transport Company (AMPTC) has placed an order for the construction of two very large gas carriers at South Korean Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI). Hyundai Heavy Industries; Image by Offshore Energy The two VLGCs are slated for delivery by the end of August 2026, HHI’s parent, Korea Shipbuilding &
Grieg Star retrofitting to ammonia

A group of cross-industry experts, led by Grieg Star, has conducted a study involving the potential retrofitting of an open hatch vessel to run on green ammonia. Image credit Grieg Star Initial findings of the study said that elements perceived as challenges turned out not to be barriers or present
Hunter Group, DNV to develop CCS shipping solutions

Oslo-listed Hunter Group ASA and DNV classification society have entered into a joint cooperation agreement for the development of a low-pressure mid-stream shipping solution for Carbon Capture and Storage. Image credit Hunter Group ASA The parties have agreed to work together to develop a 40-70K cbm liquified CO2 carrier with