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NYK Conducts Biofuel Trial on Coal Carrier for Tohoku Electric Power
On February 9, NYK started a biofuel* test run on its coal carrier Noshiro Maru, which is operated for Tohoku Electric Power Co., Inc. This is the first time in Japan that a coal carrier has been used to test biofuel for a domestic power utility …
Feb 11, 2025 / Vessels
TecPlata: First Buenos Aires terminal certified to receive neo-Panamax ships
TecPlata, Argentina’s most modern port terminal, has been certified by the Argentine Naval Prefecture to handle docking maneuvers for Neo-Panamax vessels. The accreditation makes TecPlata the first terminal in Buenos Aires and in the country capable …
Dec 17, 2024 / Curious
Samskip Advances Zero-Emission Shipping, Partnering With TECO 2030 Retrofitting Samskip’s LNG Vessel Samskip Kvitnos With Hydrogen-Powered Fuel Cells
Samskip has announced its partnership in the groundbreaking HyEkoTank project, an initiative supported by the European Union’s Horizon Europe program. As part of its ongoing efforts to reach net zero emissions by 2040, Samskip will retrofit its …
Sep 3, 2024 / Curious
NYK Launches Sixth LNG-Fueled Pure Car and Truck Carrier
NYK's sixth LNG-fueled pure car and truck carrier (PCTC), Sumire Leader, has started its transportation service for Mazda Motor Corporation, arriving at the port of Hiroshima on Oct 17 and the port of Nakanoseki (Yamaguchi Prefecture) on Oct 18. …
Oct 20, 2023 / Vessels
Vega-Reederei orders ten Conoship’s 3,800 DWT Eco Coasters
Vega-Reederei is expanding its fleet by ordering ten 3,800 DWT Diesel-Electric Coasters, designed by Conoship International. For Vega, the market entry has excellent timing as the current fleet is high-consuming and overaged. The shipping company …
Aug 3, 2023 / Curious
Overseas Shipholding Group Awarded Government Contract
Military Sealift Command Awards Red Hill Time Charter to Overseas Mykonos Overseas Shipholding Group, Inc. (OSG), a publicly traded energy transportation company headquartered in Tampa, Florida, today announced that the Military Sealift Command (MSC) …
Jun 21, 2023 / Vessels
Eastern Pacific Shipping celebrates 100th LNG bunkering operation milestone alongside FueLNG
Eastern Pacific Shipping (EPS) has reached a new milestone for its dual-fuel fleet following the successful 100th LNG bunkering operation in Singapore for its managed 210,000 dwt Newcastlemax, M/V Mount Tai. FueLNG, a joint venture between Seatrium …
Jun 19, 2023 / Curious
Seajacks International awarded foundation installation contract for the Akita Port and Noshiro Port offshore wind farms
Seajacks Japan Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Seajacks International (Seajacks) has been awarded a contract with Kajima Corporation for the transport and installation of wind turbine foundations at the Akita Port and Noshiro Port offshore wind …
May 4, 2023 / Vessels
State-of-the-art LNG Bunker Vessel FueLNG Venosa enters FuelLNG fleet
FueLNG, a joint venture between Keppel Offshore & Marine Ltd¹ and Shell Singapore Pte. Ltd., has named its newest addition to the fleet, the LNG bunker vessel FueLNG Venosa, at a ceremony held today at the Hyundai Mipo Dockyard Co., Ltd., in …
Apr 24, 2023 / Vessels
Holland Shipyards Group Signs Contract With De Bock Maritiem For Two New Shortsea Vessels
With the signing of a contract for two newbuild coasters for De Bock Maritiem, Holland Shipyards Group expands their sustainable efforts in the shortsea market. The 3.600 DWT vessels, designed by Conoship, will transport dry cargo and have a low air …
Jan 24, 2023 / Curious