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Acquisition of FSRU Independence by KN Energiés completed
Höegh Evi, a global leader in marine energy infrastructure solutions, has officially transferred ownership of the floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU) Independence to KN Energies and the country of Lithuania, marking a significant …
Dec 6, 2024 / Vessels
BW LPG Takes Delivery of Vessel BW Levant from Avance Gas
With reference to the stock exchange announcement on 15 August 2024 for the acquisition of 12 modern Very Large Gas Carriers (VLGCs) from Avance Gas Holdings Ltd (Avance Gas, OSE ticker code: AGAS), BW LPG Limited (BW LPG, OSE ticker code: BWLPG.OL, …
Dec 2, 2024 / Vessels
Daito Corporation Has Decided to Build an Electric Tugboat
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (K LINE) announced on Friday that Daito Corporation (Daito), its consolidated subsidiary, has decided to build an electric tugboat, an electric vessel (EV) powered by a large-capacity lithium-ion battery. Today, …
Nov 11, 2024 / Vessels
Höegh Evi to partner with SEMOP Port-La Nouvelle to develop strategic infrastructure for hydrogen import to France and Europe
Höegh Evi, a global leader in marine energy infrastructure solutions, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) agreement with the port of Port-La Nouvelle to develop a floating terminal for hydrogen imports. The hydrogen will be imported from …
Nov 5, 2024 / Curious
Hyundai Glovis deploys special EV fire extinguisher on car-shipping vessels
South Korea's Hyundai Glovis Co. said on Thursday that it will introduce a special fire suppression tool, the EV (Electric Vehicle) - Drill Lance, for use on its car carriers. The EV Drill Lance is designed to extinguish electric vehicle fires by …
Oct 30, 2024 / Curious
APM Terminals extends concession for ACT in Jordan
Extension agreement was approved this week by the Cabinet in Amman Since 2006, APM Terminals, in partnership with Aqaba Development Corporation (ADC), has been operating in Aqaba, Jordan, and as a premier gateway and transit hub, it has served as the …
Oct 4, 2024 / Curious
Panama Maritime Authority, Evergreen, Shanghai Marine Diesel Engine Research Institute, and ClassNK conducted practical operation of Onboard CCS System (OCCS)
In late April this year, the OCCS system installed on Evergreen's neopanamax container vessel (Flag: Panama, RO: ClassNK) successfully captured CO2 from its exhaust gas emissions. The captured CO2 was offloaded to a shore facility and was recycled. …
Oct 3, 2024 / Curious
TankMatch and Evos team up to launch green methanol bunkering solutions
TankMatch, a leading barge operator, and Evos, a top-tier independent liquid bulk storage provider, are excited to announce a dynamic new partnership aimed at delivering cutting-edge methanol bunkering solutions across the Amsterdam–Rotterdam–Antwerp …
Sep 25, 2024 / Curious
Wärtsilä and Chevron Shipping partner to lower methane emissions on LNG Carriers
Technology group Wärtsilä, in partnership with Chevron Shipping Company LLC plans to convert one engine on six of Chevron Transport Corporation Ltd.’s LNG Carriers from dual-fuel (DF) to spark gas (SG) operation. The conversions are intended to …
Sep 24, 2024 / Curious
Chevron Shipping Company and MOL to Install Wind Challenger on LNG Carrier
Wind-Assisted Ship Propulsion System is an LNG Shipping First As part of their ongoing commitment to lower the carbon intensity of their operations, Chevron Shipping Company LLC (Chevron), a subsidiary of Chevron U.S.A. Inc., and Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, …
Sep 16, 2024 / Curious