United European Car Carriers (UECC) has signed a shipbuilding contract with China Merchants Jinling Shipyard Nanjing for up to four advanced multi-fuel battery hybrid pure car and truck carriers (PCTCs) in a major fleet expansion by European sustainable shortsea ro-ro...
An order has been placed for two 49,800 dwt dual-fuel methanol chemical IMOII Medium-Range (MR) vessels, to be constructed at Guangzhou Shipyard International (pictured), in China, with green transportation finance arranged through institutional investors advised by...
Hapag-Lloyd has officially welcomed into its fleet the 'Berlin Express', the first ship of its new Hamburg Express class, with a ceremonial christening performed in the Port of Hamburg. The Hamburg Express class will mark the beginning of a new era for Hapag-Lloyd and...
The 'Phoenix Harmonia', a liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) powered very large LPG/ammonia carrier, constructed by Namura Shipbuilding has been delivered to MOL Energia, a Singapore-based company of Mitsui OSK Lines Group. Mitsubishi Shipbuilding, a part of Mitsubishi...
MacGregor, part of Cargotec, has been chosen to deliver ro-ro equipment for two of the world's first methanol-fuelled pure car and truck carriers (PCTCs) for China Merchant Energy Shipping to be built at China Merchants Heavy Industry (Jiangsu). The vessels are...
Construction of a new cruise ship for Japanese group NYK company NYK Cruises has now begun at Meyer Werft in Papenburg, Germany, with the symbolic steel cutting ceremony. The ship will be named Asuka III and is scheduled for delivery in 2025. Meyer Werft will use...
Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) group company MOL Drybulk and Kambara Kisen have signed a time charter agreement for a newbuilding methanol dual fuel bulk carrier, to be built at Tsuneishi Shipbuilding for scheduled delivery in 2027. The vessel is designed to use e-methanol...
Astilleros Gondan has simultaneously achieved two significant milestones: the successful delivery of the vessel 'Edda Nordri’ and the launching of a second CSOV, yard number C492. In addition, the yard's expanded facilities are actively engaged with a strong workload,...
Capital Gas Ship Management has announced an order for what are believed to be the world's first two 88,000m3 very large ammonia carrier (VLAC) vessels with Hyundai HD KSOE of South Korea. The innovative vessels will be constructed at HD Hyundai Heavy Industries in...
The Isles of Scilly Steamship Group has named French shipbuilder Piriou, based in Concarneau, Brittany, as its preferred shipbuilder to build and deliver two new vessels for the Group. In April 2023, the Isles of Scilly Steamship Group announced a private financing...
The world’s first methanol-enabled container vessel has been named 'Laura Mærsk' in Copenhagen by the EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. Maersk CEO Vincent Clerc said: “Laura Maersk is a historic milestone for shipping across the globe. It shows the...
Indian company Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) has delivered the tenth Electric Hybrid 100 Pax Water Metro Ferry BY 125 to Kochi Water Metro. The Electric Hybrid 100 Pax Water Metro Ferry BY 125 is designed to provide efficient, eco-friendly, and convenient...
Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) has held a naming and launching ceremony for Japan’s first hybrid passenger ship, which uses hydrogen and biodiesel fuels. The ship, which was named Hanaria, was ordered by MOL Group company Motena-Sea and is under construction at the Hongawara...
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