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eCap Marine to provide hydrogen power solutions to Samskip and Møre Sjø vessels

Møre Sjø and Samskip have both contracted eCap Marine for their emission-free power generation needs eCap Marine secured two contracts to supply hydrogen-based propulsion systems for zero-emission vessels. The Hamburg-based engineering specialist …
Jul 10, 2025 / Vessels

Höegh Evi, Wärtsilä and partners successfully complete development of the world’s first floating ammonia-to-hydrogen cracker

Höegh Evi, Wärtsilä and partners successfully complete development of the world’s first floating ammonia-to-hydrogen cracker, a global leader in marine energy infrastructure, and Wärtsilä Gas Solutions, part of technology group Wärtsilä, have …
Apr 24, 2025 / Curious

Viking and Fincantieri Announce World’s First Hydrogen-Powered Cruise Ship and Two New Ship Orders

Debuting in 2026, the Viking Libra Will Be Capable of Operating with Zero Emissions; New Ship Orders Would Bring Viking’s Ocean Fleet to 21 Ocean Ships by 2031 Viking® (www.viking.com) (NYSE: VIK) and Fincantieri today announced details of the Viking …
Apr 8, 2025 / Cruise

Diana Shipping Inc. Becomes Strategic Partner in Two 7,500 cbm Semi-Refrigerated LPG Newbuildings

Diana Shipping Inc. (NYSE: DSX), a global shipping company specializing in the ownership and bareboat charter-in of dry bulk vessels, today announced that the Company agreed to become a strategic partner and invest in a newly established joint …
Mar 21, 2025 / Vessels

World’s First Green Hydrogen Shore Power Demonstrator showcased at the Port of Leith

Innovate UK and the UK Department for Transport, together with project partners Forth Ports, Targe Towing, Logan Energy, PlusZero and Waterwhelm, on March 13th, showcased the world’s first Green Hydrogen Shore Power Demonstrator that uses clean, …
Mar 17, 2025 / Curious

Bureau Veritas welcomes first delivery of dual-fuel methanol tanker for Hafnia and Socatra

Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore (BV M&O) is delighted to celebrate the recent delivery of the ECOMAR GASCOGNE. This is the first of four newbuild dual-fuel methanol chemical IMO II medium-range (MR) tankers built at Guangzhou Shipyard …
Mar 12, 2025 / Vessels

Strategic agreement signed BLG and COSCO SHIPPING CAR CARRIERS agree on partnership cooperation

BLG LOGISTICS and COSCO SHIPPING CARRIERS have agreed on a strategic partnership at the end of 2024 and signed a corresponding agreement. With this agreement, both companies combine their competences in automotive logistics and the handling of high …
Mar 6, 2025 / Curious

World’s First Ship-Based Marine Factory for CO₂ Capture named at COSCO SHIPPING Heavy Industry in Shanghai

On the morning of February 20, the world’s first Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) unit equipped with offshore Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) technology was named AGOGO FPSO at COSCO SHIPPING Heavy Industry in Shanghai. This vessel …
Feb 26, 2025 / Vessels

Ocean Network Express and Yusen Logistics Advance Sustainable Shipping Solutions with ONE LEAF+

Ocean Network Express (ONE) and Yusen Logistics Co., Ltd (Yusen Logistics) are pleased to announce a new agreement for sustainable shipping solutions through ONE's green shipping service, ONE LEAF+.  This collaboration demonstrates how the …
Feb 19, 2025 / Curious

Damen unveils new Logistics Support Ship range

Naval support vessels to play important role in enhancing replenishment and logistical capabilities Damen Shipyards Group has announced the introduction of a new range of naval support vessels. The Logistics Support Ship (LSS) series will play an …
Feb 13, 2025 / Vessels