Classification society ClassNK has awarded an approval in principle (AiP) for the design of a prismatic ammonia fuel tank (IMO Type B independent tank) for containerships developed by Planning and Design Center for Greener Ships (GSC). ClassNK The Type B tank developed by GSC has been designed to ensure safe
The Estonian State Fleet has won Approval in Principle (AIP) from Lloyd’s Register (LR) for a hydrogen fuel-cell ferry designed by Finnish ship design and engineering company Deltamarin. Image by Estonian State Fleet As part of the certification, LR approved the current stage of the design process to be suitable
Babcock’s LGE business has won contracts to provide its liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and ammonia cargo handling and fuel gas supply systems to Chinese shipyards. Illustration; Credit Babcock As informed, the contracts are for two mid-size LPG carriers for a Chinese shipyard and European owner plus six very large ammonia
South Korean shipbuilding major HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (KSOE), a sub-holdings company of HD Hyundai, has entered into a cooperation deal with prominent nuclear power companies Core Power and TerraPower to develop nuclear power for ships. Image only for illustration purposes; Image courtesy: Core Power The move is
Bermuda-based owner and operator of LNG carriers and FSRUs Höegh LNG has provided an update stating that the previously disclosed disputes and pending arbitrations with the charterer of PGN FSRU Lambung, which is serving Pertamina’s Perusahaan Gas Negara (PGN) off Indonesia, have been settled. Archive. Courtesy of Höegh LNG In a
UK-headquartered Quadrise has signed a collaboration agreement with renewable biofuels supplier Cargill NV and MAC2 Solutions, part of Group Machiels, concerning the production of MSAR and bioMSAR fuels for its forthcoming marine vessel trials. Upon completion of trials, Quadrise aims to commence commercial supply of MSAR and bioMSAR fuels in Port of
India’s government has released a new scheme that aims to support retrofitting existing vessels to run on green hydrogen. Illustration. Source: IMO on Flickr The scheme will also support the development of bunkering and refueling facilities in ports for green hydrogen-based fuels. The scheme guidelines, titled Scheme Guidelines for implementation
Italian energy infrastructure operator Snam, in cooperation with Confindustria, has officially launched a market test on hydrogen demand in Italy and, in partnership with Eni, a collection of non-binding expressions of interest for the transport and storage of CO2 within the framework of the carbon capture and storage (CCS) project in
Houston-based Sempra Infrastructure, a subsidiary of Sempra, and Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate on energy transition opportunities, such as LNG and hydrogen, in the United States and Japan. Cameron LNG facility. Courtesy of Sempra The MoU will see Sempra and
Turkish shipbuilder Gelibolu Shipyard has launched a diesel-electric, wind-assisted general cargo vessel for Dutch shipping company Conoship International. Conoship The 3600 tdw vessel, identified as NB60, is a testament to innovation, future-proofing, and environmental consciousness in the realm of general cargo transport for inland and coastal waters, according to Conoship. The
U.S. Venture Global LNG and UK National Grid Grain LNG have signed a binding long-term terminal use agreement (TUA), enabling the regasification and sale of LNG from all of Venture Global’s terminals in Louisiana, U.S., including CP2 LNG, subject to obtaining necessary federal permits. Archive; Courtesy of Venture Global Under
U.S. shipowner Matson has inked a contract with Chinese shipbuilder COSCO Shipping Shipyard (Nantong) for the integration of an LNG dual-fuel gas supply system into the 2019-built container ship Kaimana Hila. Kaimana Hila; Image credit: Matson/MAN Energy Solutions The contract signing ceremony for MV Kaimana Hila LNG retrofit project was