Ro-ro operator Stena Line has held a joint ceremony at the China Merchants Jinling Shipyard, Weihai, celebrating the release of 'Stena Futura' into the water for the first time, and the laying of the keel for 'Stena Connecta', which marks the beginning of the build....
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WALLENIUS WILHELMSEN SIGNS LoI FOR 4+8 METHANOL PCTCs
Wallenius Wilhelmsen has signed a letter of intent for four firm, and eight optional, next generation 9,350 CEU methanol dual fuel PCTC vessels with Jinling Shipyard (Jiangsu), with deliveries starting from the second half of 2026. CEO Lasse Kristoffersen said: “There...
SANMAR DELIVERS SECOND ELECTRIC TUG TO CANADA
Sanmar Shipyards has delivered a second battery-powered tug to HaiSea Marine in Canada to work alongside its sister as a key member of what is said to be the most environmentally-friendly tugboat operation in the world. Combined with HaiSea’s two Sanmar-built...
COSCO LAUNCHES ELECTRIC CONTAINER SHIP
Cosco Shipping Development, a company in China's COSCO group, has floated out its first all-electric container ship from the No 1 dock at Cosco Shipping Heavy Industry (Yangzhou). According to the company, the successful launch of the ship marks an important...
DH SHIPBUILDING RECEIVES AiP FOR METHANOL-FUEL BOXSHIP DESIGN
South Korean Shipbuilder DH Shipbuilding has obtained approval in principle (AiP) from ABS for the basic design of a 7700 TEU methanol dual-fuel propulsion container ship. Methanol dual-fuel propulsion vessels are regarded as eco-friendly, and are subject to safety...
DAMEN RECEIVES ORDER FOR SMALL ECO-DREDGER
Damen Shipyards Group has signed a contract with UK Dredging for the delivery of a Shoalbuster 2711 Water Injection Dredger (WID). Based on a proven design, the vessel nonetheless represents a novel approach to water injection dredging, enabling significant gains in...
DAMEN CONTRACTS THREE LOW-CONSUMPTION COMBI FREIGHTERS FOR TURKEY
Damen Shipyards and Turkey’s Feyz Group have signed a contract for the delivery of three new Damen Combi Freighters 3850 for delivery in early 2025. This agreement represents a milestone for Damen, which is marking the first new build Cargo Vessel sales to a Turkish...
NYK’S FIFTH LNG-FUELLED PCTC IS DELIVERED
A delivery ceremony has been held for the 'Freesia Leader', the fifth LNG-fuelled pure car and truck carrier (PCTC) operated by NYK, at the port of Nagoya in Aichi Prefecture. On arriving at Nagoya, the vessel received LNG fuel from Kaguya, an LNG-bunkering ship...
MEYER DELIVERS FUEL CELL-EQUIPPED CRUISE SHIP
German shipyard Meyer Werft has handed over its newest cruise ship, the 'Silver Nova', to shipping company Silversea Cruises, the vessel being considered one of the most environmentally friendly cruise ships thanks to its innovative fuel concept. Before the handover...
SHI ORDERBOOOK BOOSTED BY LARGEST-EVER CONTRACT
Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) has increased its order intake this year to a total of 25 ships, following the 16-vessel order reported earlier in July 2023 from Evergreen. The value of the latest order is KRW 3,959.3bn, which, according to SHI, is the largest ever for...
NYK ORDERS ANOTHER AMMONIA-READY VLGC
Japanese company Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK) has ordered a further liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) dual-fuel very large LPG/liquefied ammonia gas carrier (VLGC) from Kawasaki Heavy Industries. The86,700m3 capacity ship will be built at the KHI Sakaide Works shipyard and...
24 METHANOL-FUELLED BOXSHIPS FOR EVERGREEN
According to a Taiwan stock exchange announcement, Taiwanese ship operator Evergreen Marine Corporation has contracted with two Asian shipyards for a total of 24 dual fuel containerships, ready for operation on methanol fuel. The total contract value is put at around...
NYK LAUNCHES LNG BUNKER VESSEL
Keys Bunkering West Japan, a joint venture established by Kyushu Electric Power, NYK Line, Itochu Enex , and Saibu Gas has held a ceremony to name and launch an LNG bunkering vessel, which is under construction at Mitsubishi Heavy Industries' Shimonoseki Shipyard...