Japanese shipping company Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha ('K' Line) reports that the liquefied carbon dioxide (LCO2) carrier newbuild for the Northern Lights carbon capture and storage (CCS) project has been completed by Dalian Shipbuilding. The vessel, named Northern Pioneer,...
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GUNVOR ULSTEIN RE-APPOINTED AS ULSTEIN GROUP CEO
Former Ulstein CEO Gunvor Ulstein, who in November 2023 returned to Ulstein Group as acting CEO, has had her position confirmed at a recent Ulstein Group board meeting. Tore Ulstein, Chair of the Board, Ulstein Group, said: "Gunvor Ulstein represents the third...
SEATRIUM DELIVERS LNG BUNKER TANKER
Seatrium has announced the successful delivery of 'Brassavola', Singapore’s first membrane LNG bunker vessel built locally by the Group, to owner Indah Singa Maritime, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL). Brassavola will be chartered by Pavilion Energy...
MAERSK NAMES FIRST LARGE METHANOL-FUELLED VESSEL
The first large methanol-enabled container vessel has been named 'Ane Mærsk' at a ceremony in the shipyard of HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HD HHI) in Ulsan, South Korea. Ane Mærsk is the first of Maersk’s 18 large methanol-enabled vessels, that will be delivered...
HMM NAMES FIRST OF 12 GREEN BOXSHIPS
South Korean operator HMM recently held a naming ceremony for a 13,000 TEU newbuild containership, 'HMM Garnet', at the HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HD HHI) headquarters in Ulsan, Korea. In June 2021, HMM signed a formal contract to build 12 containerships of 13,000...
CROWLEY TAKES DELIVERY OF eWOLF ELECTRIC TUG
US operator Crowley has accepted delivery of 'eWolf', said to be the first all-electric, ship assist harbour tug in the US, an event which Crowley considers a milestone in its commitment to sustainability and decarbonisation. The tug, which was designed by Crowley's...
DAMEN HANDS OVER LOW-EMISSION WORKBOAT
Van Wijngaarden Marine Services (VWMS) has taken delivery of the latest vessel in its fleet, a 37m DP2-equipped Damen Multi Cat (MuC) 3713 named 'Waddenstroom'. The vessel was built at Damen Shipyards Hardinxveld, and is the largest MuC in the Damen range. It joins...
ONE ORDERS 12 METHANOL DUAL-FUEL CONTAINERSHIPS
Ocean Network Express (ONE), the Singapore-based alliance between 'K' Line, MOL and NYK, has signed shipbuilding contracts with Jiangnan Shipyard and Yangzijiang Shipbuilding for the construction of a total of 12 methanol dual-fuel 13,000 TEU container ships. Each...
‘K’ LINE ORDERS THREE METHANOL-READY BULKERS
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha ('K' Line) and Nihon Shipyard (NSY) have entered into a contract for the construction of three post-Panamax next-generation, environmentally friendly bulk carriers. The next-generation vessels are to NSY's 92-type, i.e. 92,000 dwt, design and...
CANADA ORDERS FOUR ELECTRIC FERRIES FROM DAMEN
In a competitive tender process that attracted many international bidders, Damen Shipyards has won the contract to build and supply four fully electric, passenger/car ferries for BC Ferries. These will be used for short-range services in the coastal waters of the...
BMA, A2B-ONLINE AND SEDEF PARTNER IN SUSTAINABLE SMALL CONTAINERSHIP PROJECT
Turkish company BMA Technology is forming a groundbreaking partnership with A2B-online and Sedef Shipyard for the construction of two cutting-edge container vessels, each with a capacity of 650 TEU. This collaboration is considered to represent a significant step...
FERRY REFIT INCLUDES CO2-CUTTING UPGRADES
Viking Line's 1989-built ro-pax 'Viking Cinderella' is undergoing a makeover at the Naantali shipyard in Turku prior to its return to service between Helsinki and Stockholm in March 2024. The vessel, which was previously painted white, has had its sides painted in...
JAMES FISHER NAMES NEW DUAL-FUEL PRODUCT TANKER
Ship operator James Fisher and Sons has christened its latest LNG dual-fuel 6,000 dwt chemical tanker, as part of the next phase of its ‘fleet of the future’ programme. The christening of Lady Maria Fisher follows the introduction of the Sir John Fisher and has been...