On Monday, January 29, Japanese shipping major NYK Group broke ground on a test engine facility, aimed at evaluating the safety and practical application of biofuels for maritime use. Image credit: NYK The company’s latest venture towards sustainable shipping is being constructed in Chiba Prefecture. NYK Group companies Boltech Co.,
Finnish shipping company Langh Ship has celebrated a keel laying ceremony for its first of three new 1,200 TEU container vessels. The keel for the newbuilding no. H1038 was laid at PaxOcean shipyard in Zhoushan, China. The 17,500 dwt newbuild measures 150 meters in length, 27 meters in width, and
Brassavola, a 12,000 cubic meter LNG bunker vessel set to be deployed in the Port of Singapore, has been delivered to Indah Singa Maritime, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL). Courtesy of Seatrium The bunker vessel was built by Singapore’s Seatrium, previously known as Sembcorp Marine, which announced
Energy technology company Baker Hughes has reached numerous milestones in the advancement of its hydrogen-enabling technologies as well as in executing several customers’ hydrogen projects and new collaborations as part of its broader strategy in new energy. Baker Hughes The company announced these milestones during the 24th Baker Hughes Annual
Canadian renewable energy company World Energy GH2 has joined Port of Wilhelmshaven’s ENERGY HUB, an initiative that aims to position Wilhelmshaven as the ‘Hydrogen Valley of Germany’, as the first North American member. Courtesy of World Energy GH2 On 26 January, World Energy GH2 announced it had officially become a member
Singapore-based Ocean Network Express (ONE) has been awarded Approval in Principle (AiP) from classification society DNV for an ammonia dual-fueled vessel, marking another milestone for the shipping company on its journey towards net zero by 2050. ONE The newly AiP-awarded 3,500 TEU vessel was jointly developed by ONE, Nihon Shipyard
Qatar’s LNG heavyweight QatarEnergy and U.S.-based LNG importer Excelerate Energy have signed a long-term agreement for the supply of LNG from Qatar to Bangladesh. Courtesy of QatarEnergy This sale and purchase agreement (SPA) will see Excelerate buy up to 1 million tons per annum (mtpa) of LNG from QatarEnergy to
French hydrogen producer Lhyfe has shared operating results from its Sealhyfe project, also known as the world’s first offshore hydrogen production pilot which returned to dock in November 2023, confirming that the initial objectives were met. Courtesy of Lhyfe Lhyfe launched the Sealhyfe project, equipped with a 1 MW electrolyzer supplied by
Estonian shipbuilder Baltic Workboats AS signed a contract with the Estonian State Fleet for the design and construction of a new environmentally friendly multipurpose vessel. Baltic Workboats As informed, the vessel will be powered by biomethane and electricity to guarantee ecological sustainability. Expected to be completed in 2026, the new
Germany’s multipurpose shipping company United Heavy Lift (UHL) has taken delivery of UHL Fresh, the newbuild no. 18 in the company’s F900 Eco-Lifter fleet. United Heavy Lift The 14,100 dwt multipurpose ship has commenced its maiden voyage from Tianjin, China to Europe with project cargo onboard after being officially delivered to
The UK Government has allocated £33 million (€38.6 million) for new technologies to 33 projects across all twelve regions of the UK to deliver demonstrations, factory trials, and feasibility studies. Image credit UK Govt The funding awarded through the Clean Maritime Demonstration Competition (CMDC) totals now £128 million, to support
