South Korean shipbuilder HJ Shipbuilding & Construction (HJSC) has received an order to build two eco-friendly containerships for an undisclosed European shipowner. Under the deal, the company will construct two dual-fuel 7,700 TEU vessels capable of running on liquefied natural gas (LNG). The order also includes options for the construction of
Banking on renewable energy, Norway outlines roadmap to turn into ‘green industrial giant’
The Norwegian government has presented a roadmap for a green industrial boost, setting out measures to bring the country into a low-carbon emissions era through the help of seven industries, which are seen as crucial to curbing emissions and achieving net-zero goals. Within this framework, renewable energy takes centre stage
MacGregor to equip additional 4 Höegh Autoliners’ multi-fuel PCTCs
MacGregor, part of Finnish Cargotec, has been selected to supply comprehensive packages of roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) equipment for an additional four multi-fuel and zero-carbon ready Aurora-class pure car and truck carriers (PCTCs) ordered by Norwegian shipping company Höegh Autoliners. This will extend Höegh Autoliners’ Aurora-class newbuilding programme to eight vessels, all
PowerCell megawatt fuel cell system for world’s 1st hydrogen-electric towboat
Swedish electrical power solutions provider PowerCell has received a multi-megawatt fuel cell system order from U.S.-based finance broker Maritime Partners LLC. Hydrogen One (Courtesy of Elliot Bay Design Group) The order is worth approximately SEK 37 million ($3.6 million) and the delivery is scheduled for the third quarter of 2023.
Fincantieri cuts steel for TUI Cruises’ 1st LNG-powered cruise ship
Italian shipbuilding company Fincantieri has held a steel cutting ceremony for the first of two new liquefied natural gas (LNG)-powered cruise ships for TUI Cruises, a joint venture between TUI AG and Royal Caribbean Cruises. The steel-cutting ceremony was held on 22 June in San Giorgio di Nogaro (Udine) at Centro
Two players join forces to research carbon capture and global supply chain
As climate change drives companies across the world to curb their carbon footprint and reduce reliance on fossil fuels, the U.S. classification society, American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), has teamed up with Texas A&M University at Qatar (TAMUQ) to launch a study into carbon capture and the global supply chain,
Danish govt to hold co-ownership in future CO2 storage licenses under new political deal
The Danish government has signed a new political agreement with eight parties which implies that it will have a 20% co-ownership in future carbon storage licenses in the North Sea. Danish parties Venstre, Socialistisk Folkeparti, Radikale Venstre, Enhedslisten, Det Konservative Folkeparti, Dansk Folkeparti, Liberal Alliance and Alternativet agreed that the
INEOS signs 1.4 mtpa LNG deal with Sempra Infrastructure
London-based energy player INEOS has signed a deal with U.S. LNG company Sempra Infrastructure for the potential supply of 1.4 million tonnes per annum (mtpa) of LNG for 20 years. Courtesy of Sempra Infrastructure With this, building on its position exporting ethane from the U.S., INEOS marked its entry into
GAC Norway onboard hydrogen energy research project
Shipping and logistics company GAC Norway, part of GAC Group, has joined Norwegian hydrogen energy project HyValue, as part of its commitment to sustainability and accelerating decarbonisation across the wider maritime industry. The project is being led by NORCE, one of Norway’s largest independent research institutes, and will receive funding
Kawasaki Heavy wins LPG/ammonia carrier order
Japanese shipowner Kumiai Navigation has ordered a liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and liquefied ammonia gas (NH3) carrier powered by LPG fuel from compatriot shipbuilder Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KHI). Courtesy of Kawasaki Heavy Industries The vessel will have a capacity of 86,700 cbm. It has separate cargo tanks designed to carry
Steelmaking giant enters offshore wind, green hydrogen industries
German energy company RWE and steel producer ArcelorMittal have signed a memorandum of understanding to work together to develop, build and operate offshore wind farms and hydrogen facilities that will supply the renewable energy and green hydrogen required to produce low-emissions steel in Germany. The partnership centres on driving forward
SHI wins $3 billion order for 14 LNG carriers
In a single day, South Korean shipbuilder Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) received orders for the construction of a total of fourteen liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers. Illustration. Courtesy of SHI On 21 June 2022, SHI won an order from an undisclosed Bermuda-based shipowner for twelve LNG carriers. The order has