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Odfjell completes first near carbon-neutral transatlantic voyage using sails and biofuel, saving five tons of fuel every day and improving GHG intensity by 85%
Odfjell’s chemical tanker Bow Olympus is currently crossing the Atlantic powered by a combination of wind-assisted propulsion and a certified sustainable 100% biofuel. This milestone voyage proves how existing technologies and fuels can be paired to …
Apr 25, 2025 / Curious
APC inks newbuild ship deal with Champion Tankers
AVON, OHIO headquartered manufacturer Advanced Polymer Coatings (APC) has been chosen to provide its high-performance MarineLINE® coating for up to six new vessels being built for Champion Tankers. The deal will see APC’s MarineLINE® coating system …
Apr 16, 2025 / Curious
MAN 175D Engines Selected for Carbon Capture Storage Application
GenSets to boost auxiliary systems during CO2 discharge The Royal Niestern Sander shipyard in the Netherlands has ordered 2 × MAN 16V175D MEM engines (2,400 kWm/1,800 rpm) in connection with the building of an MPV (Multi-Purpose Vessel) vessel – …
Apr 11, 2025 / Curious
Kongsberg Maritime wins design and equipment contract for Olympic Group’s two subsea construction vessels
Kongsberg Maritime has signed a significant contract for the design of two multipurpose subsea vessels. The UT7623 SEV (Sustainable Energy Vessel) vessels will be methanol-ready and feature battery hybrid technology. These vessels are the first …
Mar 17, 2025 / Vessels
The first Odfjell vessel is equipped with bound4blue suction sails - Ready to cross the Atlantic to document energy-saving capacity
Odfjell’s chemical tanker Bow Olympus is all set to depart the yard with four 22-meter eSAILs® on deck. Now, the 49k vessel will be navigated towards the windy areas to explore real-time benefits of the wind-assisted propulsion technology. Tailored …
Mar 13, 2025 / Vessels
AtoB@C Shipping adds six 5,900 dwt eco-vessels to its fleet
AtoB@C Shipping continues its fleet renewal by adding six low-emission newbuildings to its fleet between 2025 and 2027 after securing long-term time charter contracts with German shipowner BAAS Shipping from Hamburg. The 5,900 dwt ice class 1A …
Jan 20, 2025 / Vessels
APC signs deal to coat 16 new build tankers for UK ship owner Union Maritime
Advanced Polymer Coatings (APC) is to help UK ship owner Union Maritime meet environmental and efficiency targets with the signing of a new multi-million dollar deal to provide cargo tank coatings to 16 new 18,000 DWT chemical tankers. The latest …
Oct 7, 2024 / Curious
STAX Engineering Signs Exclusive Five-Year Agreement with Olympus Terminals to Control 390 Tons of Emissions
Capture and control services from STAX ensures compliance with California Air Resources Board regulations taking effect for tankers in January 2025 STAX Engineering, a pioneer in maritime emissions capture and control, signed a five-year deal with …
Sep 26, 2024 / Curious
Tymor Marine to implement stability measurement system at Aker BP floating production unit
Tymor has been awarded a contract to set up its proprietary ‘stability in service’ technology, MOSIS, onboard Aker BP floating production unit at Norwegian Sea oil and gas field ‘Skarv’. MOSIS, a proven market disruptor, measures any floating unit’s …
Sep 16, 2024 / Curious
Yang Ming’s YM Together Bunkers B30 HSFO Biofuel in South Korea
Starting this year, Yang Ming Marine Transport Corporation (Yang Ming) is beginning to fuel its fleet with sustainable biofuel. This initiative aims to implement the Company’s sustainable development strategy, achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, and …
Jul 5, 2024 / Curious