Internacional

Oil and gas major ExxonMobil has signed an agreement to supply German liner major Hapag-Lloyd with B30 marine biofuel oil in the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp (ARA) region. Biofuel is an important part of Hapag-Lloyd’s sustainability journey as biofuel blends can give a meaningful contribution to decarbonization as a drop in fuel. The ‘drop in’ quality of the solution means that little or no ...

Dutch shipping company Future Proof Shipping (FPS) has launched the first hydrogen-powered zero-emissions inland container ship, H2 Barge 1, in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. The official launch of H2 Barge 1 took place in Rotterdam on 25 May. Future Proof Shipping’s zero-emissions 110m x 11.45m inland containership, H2 Barge 1 is chartered by BCTN on behalf of Nike EMEA. The vessel, ...

The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS),  which represents over 80% of the world’s merchant fleet, has submitted detailed proposals for the next round of IMO negotiations set for July this year with the aim of increasing decarbonization targets and setting a course for a net-zero future. The submitted proposals support the development of a Global Fuel Standard as a technical measure to reduce the ...

Norwegian supplier TMC Compressors (TMC) has been contracted to supply marine compressed air systems for two liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers under construction for Greek shipowner Maran Gas Maritime. As informed, the company signed the contract with South Korean shipbuilder Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME). TMC will deliver an energy-efficient marine compressed air system to the two LNG vessels, ...

Danish offshore wind developer Ørsted has started the construction of FlagshipONE, Europe’s largest e-methanol project. The groundbreaking ceremony was held on 24 May in Örnsköldsvik, Sweden, in the presence of political and partner companies representatives. According to Ørsted, the groundbreaking marks the first steps in a new green era of shipping, where large-scale methanol production facilities will supply growing fleet ...

As the maritime industry transitions to a low and zero-carbon future, African maritime players are being advised to implement new training infrastructure for seafarers to adapt to the ongoing continent’s green transition. Speakers at ‘Unlocking Green Maritime Jobs’ panel discussion held on 4 May outlined the growing demand for seafarers able to handle low and zero-carbon fuels (such as hydrogen ...

Dry bulk shipping company Eagle Bulk has acquired two high-specification, 2020-built scrubber-fitted Ultramax bulk carriers for $60.2 million. These vessels, renamed the Halifax Eagle and Vancouver Eagle, are expected to be delivered during the second quarter, and will enhance the company’s fleet of midsize drybulk vessels. Meanwhile Eagle Bulk has sold three 2011-built non-core, non-scrubber-fitted Supramax bulkers, Montauk Eagle, Newport ...

HGK Shipping, Hydrogenious LOHC Maritime and Hydrogenious LOHC Technologies have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the goal to develop a scalable solution to make hydrogen available as a source of energy on a large scale. According to HGK, the technology is based on hydrogen, which is bound in a liquid carrier (LOHC – liquid organic hydrogen carrier). The ...

New York-based tanker company International Seaways has taken delivery of the second dual-fuel LNG very large crude carrier from the South Korean shipbuilder Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME). The 300,000 dwt vessel, named Seaways Enterprise, was delivered in April 2023, a month after the delivery of the first vessel from the batch, Seaways Endeavor. International Seaways has one more dual-fuel vessel ...

A newbuild 210,000 dwt LNG dual-fuel bulk carrier built for Singapore-based shipowner Eastern Pacific Shipping (EPS) has been named at Chinese shipyard New Times Shipbuilding (NTS). The vessel was named Mount Tai during a ceremony held on 4 May at the Chinese shipyard. Following the naming ceremony, Mount Tai is expected to be delivered and put into operation by the end ...