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Thecla Bodewes Shipyards Successfully Launches 7.280dwt vessel Vertom Anette For Vertom Group
Thecla Bodewes Shipyards proudly announces the successful launch of the 7.280dwt vessel, MV Vertom Anette, for the Vertom Group, a leading name in maritime logistics solutions. The launch marks a significant milestone in the ongoing partnership …
Apr 24, 2024 / Vessels
DFDS initiates hybrid-electric Ro-Pax vessel design study for Channel Island tender
DFDS has entered into an agreement with Tasmanian ferry manufacturer, Incat, to conduct a design study for a hybrid-electric ferry intended to be deployed for the Channel Islands, if DFDS wins an upcoming tender for the future ferry services on the …
Apr 24, 2024 / Curious
MOL Becomes First Japanese Operator to Commercially Install Onboard CO2 Capture System
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) on Monday (Apr22) announced that it has decided to equip its LR1 product tanker Nexus Victoria (75,000 DWT class) with the "Filtree System," an onboard CO2 capture system with a SOx scrubber manufactured by Value …
Apr 24, 2024 / Curious
KEYS Azalea Completes First Ship-to-Ship LNG Bunkering in Western Japan
Promoting the use of LNG as marine fuel and contributing to a reduction of GHG emissions On April 10, KEYS Azalea, an LNG bunkering vessel owned and operated by KEYS Bunkering West Japan Ltd. (KEYS) — a joint venture established by Kyushu Electric …
Apr 24, 2024 / Vessels
World’s First Ammonia Dual-Fuel Aframaxes to be developed by AET – MISC’s Petroleum Arm
MISC enters into Time Charter Party Contracts (TCP) with PETCO Trading Labuan Company Ltd (PTLCL) via its petroleum arm, AET for the world’s first two ammonia dual-fuel Aframaxes. Through these vessels, PTLCL will be able to transport its products to …
Apr 24, 2024 / Curious
STAX Engineering Partners with AMPORTS to Offer Emissions Capture and Control Services at the Port of Benicia
The California Air Resources Board Grantee Announces New Exclusive Service Deal at its Fourth California Port Partner in Six Weeks STAX Engineering, a pioneer in maritime emissions capture and control, is proud to announce an exclusive service …
Apr 24, 2024 / Curious
Cargo handling system order for LNG bunkering vessel reinforces Wärtsilä’s leading position in small-scale LNG applications
Wärtsilä Gas Solutions, part of technology group Wärtsilä , will supply the cargo handling system for a new 12,500 m3 LNG bunkering vessel being built for Spanish shipowner Scale Gas, a subsidiary of Enagás, the owner and operator of Spain’s gas …
Apr 24, 2024 / Curious
CBED installs permanent gangway on Wind Creation and signs contract for new project
CBED has signed a contract with Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy for their new SOV, Wind Creation’s, first project as part of the CBED fleet. With this new walk-to-work project, the SOV joins commissioning an offshore wind farm in the Netherlands. …
Apr 24, 2024 / Curious
The MSC Foundation, The MSC Group and Mercy Ships International Join Forces To Build A New Hospital Ship
The new purpose-built hospital ship will expand the impact of Mercy Ships’ life-changing surgeries, anesthetic care and surgical education for future generations of patients and healthcare professionals in sub-Saharan Africa. A groundbreaking …
Apr 24, 2024 / Vessels
Hanwha Ocean, Amogy and Hanwha Aerospace Forge Partnership to Decarbonize Maritime Sector with Ammonia as a Zero-Emission Fuel
Hanwha Aerospace and Hanwha Ocean completed joint R&D to secure MWh-class ESS technology for large LNG carriers. The companies will leverage Hanwha’s energy expertise to create synergy in the eco-friendly shipbuilding industry in response to …
Apr 23, 2024 / Curious