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Maersk names first vessel of its large methanol-enabled fleet Ane Maersk
The world’s 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. The vessel is named after Ane Mærsk Mc-Kinney Uggla, the Chair of the A.P. …
Jan 26, 2024 / Vessels
DNV to class Purus’ first VLEC newbuilds
DNV has been selected to class ship owner Purus’ newbuilding order of two Very Large Ethane Carriers (VLEC). The vessels have been contracted at HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) in South Korea and scheduled for delivery in 2026-2027. With a cargo …
Jan 16, 2024 / Curious
Purus orders two 98,000 cbm very large ethane carriers (VLEC), equipped with dual fuel ethane engines, from Hyundai Heavy Industries
Purus has ordered two 98,000 cbm very large ethane carriers (VLEC) from Hyundai Heavy Industries in South Korea, scheduled for delivery in 2026 and 2027. These vessels will feature dual-fuel ethane engines and optimized cargo handling systems, …
Nov 21, 2023 / Curious
Wärtsilä’s market leadership in Cargo Handling Systems for large LPG carrier vessels emphasised by new order
Technology group Wärtsilä will supply the Cargo Handling Systems for five new very large LPG carrier vessels to be built at the Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) yard in South Korea. The order with Wärtsilä was booked in Q3, 2023. The ships have been …
Nov 7, 2023 / Curious
QatarEnergy Signs New LNG Shipbuilding Agreement Valued At QR14.2 Billion With HD Hyundai Heavy Industries
QatarEnergy signed an agreement with Korea’s HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) for the construction of 17 ultra-modern LNG carriers. The deal, valued at 14.2 billion Qatari Riyals, marks the start of the second phase of QatarEnergy's LNG ship …
Sep 27, 2023 / Curious
ABS Approves Autonomous Navigation Innovations from HHI and KSOE
At Gastech 2023, ABS awarded approvals in principle (AIPs) to HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) and HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (KSOE) for two new solutions that support autonomous navigation and address a more sustainable …
Sep 12, 2023 / Curious
Eastern Pacific Shipping signs MoUs on development of world’s first ammonia dual-fuel vessels accelerating the maritime industry’s decarbonisation efforts
Ammonia dual-fuel engines will be fitted in a fleet of EPS-managed Newcastlemaxes and Very Large Ammonia Carriers (VLACs) slated for delivery from 2026 onwards Eastern Pacific Shipping (EPS), MAN Energy Solutions (MAN ES), HD Hyundai Heavy Industries …
Sep 11, 2023 / Curious
ABS Approves Innovative Emissions Reduction Technology for Ammonia-Fueled Ships
ABS issued an approval in principle (AIP) to HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (KSOE) and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) for its ammonia reductant supply system for selective catalytic reduction (SCR) in ammonia-fueled ships. …
Sep 11, 2023 / Curious
ABS Approves Pioneering Ammonia-based Ship HVAC Refrigeration System from HD Hyundai Heavy Industries
ABS issued approval in principle to HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) for its new ammonia-based ship HVAC refrigeration system. HHI developed the system in response to shipowners’ requests for refrigeration of HVAC systems using ammonia, a more …
Jul 28, 2023 / Curious
CoolCo Announces Exercise of Purchase Option for two 2-stroke LNG Carrier Newbuilds
Cool Company Limited (NYSE: CLCO / CLCO.OL CoolCo) announced on Wednesday (Jun28) that it has exercised its option to acquire two newbuild 2-stroke LNG carriers from affiliates of EPS Ventures Ltd (EPS). The state-of-the-art MEGA LNG carriers are …
Jun 29, 2023 / Curious