Shipbuilder Vard, part of the Fincantieri group, has delivered the CSOV (Commissioning Service Operation Vessel) 'Norwind Helm' to Norwind Offshore. This is the fifth vessel in the series Vard has delivered to Norwegian Norwind Offshore, a company that offers...
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MOL ORDERS FIVE NEW DUAL-FUEL BULKERS
Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) has decided to expand its fleet with an additional five newbuilding dual-fuelled Capesize bulkers, which can burn either LNG or conventional marine fuel oil. Two of the vessels will be ordered at Nihon Shipyard and built by Imabari Shipbuilding...
IHC RECEIVES ORDER FOR TWO RENEWABLY-POWERED DREDGERS
Kenmare Resources and IHC Mining have signed a contract for the delivery of two large customised mining dredgers, which will each have a total installed power of 6,800kVA and a cutter power of 1,350kW. As they are electrically powered by using renewable hydro-electric...
SCHULTE ORDERS GREEN CO2 CARRIER FOR NORTHERN LIGHTS PROJECT
Shipowner Bernhard Schulte has announced that it has placed an order for its first liquefied CO2 tanker with Dalian Shipbuilding Offshore (DSOC), planned for delivery in 2026. The tanker will feature innovative technologies to significantly reduce its carbon...
SANMAR DELIVERS CANADA’S FIRST LNG-FUELLED TUG
Sanmar Shipyards in Turkey has delivered ‘Haisea Kermode’, Canada’s first LNG-fuelled tugboat, which will soon be joined by its sister tug ‘Haisea Warrior’ to form a fleet of five with three Sanmar-built electric-powered emissions-free ElectRA harbour tugs. Based on...
KONGSBERG TECH FOR NEW METHANOL-READY HYBRID TANKERS
Kongsberg Maritime has won a contract to supply design, engineering, and equipment for two MGO/Biofuel and methanol-ready chemical tankers for Swedish tanker operator Sirius Rederi. These low emission 15,000dwt tanker vessels will feature a range of Kongsberg Maritime...
MITSUBISHI HANDS OVER LCO2 DEMONSTRATOR SHIP
Mitsubishi Shipbuilding, a Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group company based in Yokohama, has held a christening and handover ceremony for a demonstration test ship to transport liquefied carbon dioxide (LCO2). The ship will be used for the 'CCUS R&D and...
FRSU CONVERSION ENJOYS REDUCED CARBON FOOTPRINT
Seatrium of Singapore has delivered the Floating Storage and Regasification Unit (FSRU) 'Alexandroupolis', which has completed its near shore testing works and has set sail to Greece for final gas commissioning of the regasification system. The project was...
PROMAN STENA NAMES METHANOL-FUELLED TANKER PAIR
Proman Stena Bulk, the joint venture between tanker company Stena Bulk and methanol producer Proman, has formally christened 'Stena Provident' and 'Stena Progressive', the final two vessels in its initial six-strong methanol-fuelled tanker fleet. The two 49,900 dwt...
SCANDLINES LAUNCHES ZERO EMISSION FREIGHT FERRY
Scandlines’ new zero direct emissions freight ferry, to be named 'Futura’ when it enters service in 2024, has been traditionally launched from the Turkish Cemre Shipyard. The ship is now moored at Cemre's outfitting quay, where much of the remaining work will be...
STOLT ORDERS SIX + SIX METHANOL-READY TANKERS
Stolt-Nielsen subsidiary Stolt Tankers has reached an agreement with Wuhu Shipyard to build six 38,000 dwt stainless steel parcel tankers for delivery between 2026 and 2028, with additional options for a further six newbuildings. The ships, designed by FKAB of Sweden,...
GERMAN GOVERNMENT INVESTS IN DAMEN COASTAL SHIP SUSTAINABILITY
Damen Shipyards client Gerdes Green has received a subsidy from the German Government for the investment in sustainable innovations for a Damen Combi Freighter (CF) 3850 currently under construction, as well as for a second vessel. Damen, together with Gerdes Green...
DAMEN TO BUILD METHANOL-READY CSOV FOR TAIWAN
Damen Shipyards has signed a contract with Ta San Shang Marine (TSSM), a joint venture between Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) of Japan and Ta Tong Marine of Taiwan, for the delivery of a Damen CSOV (Construction Service Operation Vessel) 9020. This will be TSSM’s second SOV...