Mitsubishi Shipbuilding, a Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group company, has held a christening and launch ceremony at the Enoura Plant of MHI's Shimonoseki Shipyard & Machinery Works for the Trans Harmony Emerald, the second of two LNG-powered ro-ros under...
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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...
AMMONIA TANK INSTALLED ON FIRST HOEGH AURORA VESSEL
The first DNV-approved LNG/ammonia tank has been lifted onboard and installed on Höegh Autoliners´ first Aurora Class newbuild making the vessel a genuine sustainability first mover within the PCTC segment. Tasks were carried out under the supervision of TGE Marine...
SEATRIUM CONVERTS SUSTAINABLE LNG PRODUCTION VESSEL
Seatrium Oil & Gas (Americas), a member of Singapore's Seatrium Group, has delivered what it says is the world’s second converted Floating Liquefaction Vessel (FLNGV) to Gimi MS Corporation, a subsidiary of Golar LNG. The Gimi FLNG will be stationed at a nearshore...
NAFTOMAR ORDERS LARGEST AMMONIA CARRIERS AT HANWHA
Hanwha Ocean, the South Korean shipbuilder formerly known as DSME, says it has secured an order for four Very Large Ammonia Carrier ships from Greek operator Naftomar. At 93,000m3 capacity, the ships are thought to be the largest ammonia carriers yet ordered. The...
MSC CONFIRMS ORDER FROM CHANTIERS DE L’ATLANTIQUE FOR TWO LNG-FUELLED CRUISE SHIPS
MSC Cruises has placed an order for two LNG-fuelled ships at Chantiers de l’Atlantique which will complete the 'World Class' series made up of the 'MSC World Europa' (delivered in October 2022) and the 'MSC World America' (delivery planned for spring 2025). Added to...
LNG FUEL FOR COAL CARRYING VESSEL SERVING JAPANESE THERMAL POWER STATIONS
Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) and Kyushu Electric Power (Kyuden) have taken delivery of a Panamax coal carrier that uses low environmental impact LNG as its main fuel. In a naming and delivery ceremony held at the Imari Shipyard and Works of Namura Shipbuilding, the new...
CAPITAL GAS SHIP TAKES DELIVERY OF GREEN LNGC
Capital Gas Ship Management has taken delivery of the newbuilding LNG Carrier ‘Amore Mio I’, built by Hyundai Heavy Industries, in South Korea. With a cargo capacity of 174,000m3, the vessel is designed for high efficiency, propelled with MAN ME-GA engines and...