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G2 Ocean fleet expands with up to four additional dual-fuel vessels
In 2027, these 82,300 deadweight ton ammonia/methanol-ready vessels will further enhance G2 Ocean’s capacity to serve customers more efficiently, effectively, and sustainably. G2 Ocean, the world’s largest shipping operator in the Open Hatch segment, …
Apr 9, 2024 / Curious
G2 Ocean adds two more ammonia-ready vessels to its fleet
G2 Ocean is expanding its carrying capacity by adding two more ammonia-ready 82,300 dwt Open Hatch vessels to its fleet. CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Longxue will build the vessels which will be delivered in 2026. G2 Ocean has achieved another milestone in …
Sep 12, 2023 / Curious
G2 Ocean successfully transports the heaviest piece of cargo in company history
On July 23, G2 Ocean completed the shipment of the heaviest piece of cargo in company history. The 367 metric tons reactor was transported from Rotterdam to Houston on the general cargo vessel Star Istind. G2 Ocean has achieved a significant …
Jul 27, 2023 / Curious
G2 Ocean fleet strengthened to improve service offerings
G2 Ocean’s fleet is strengthened with up to four ammonia-ready 82,300 dwt Open Hatch vessels, a 55,889 dwt Semi Open vessel, and shareholder options declared on previously leased vessels as part of the company’s fleet strategy. As part of G2 Ocean’s …
Jun 1, 2023 / Curious
G2 Ocean receives the Blue Circle Award for the fifth consecutive year
G2 Ocean receives the Blue Circle Award for the fifth consecutive year for its efforts to help maintain and protect the natural environment in and around the Port of Vancouver, Canada.G2 Ocean is delighted to be among the 11 shipping carriers to …
Jun 21, 2022 / Curious
G2 Ocean sets ambition for net-zero by 2050
G2 Ocean announced on Wednesday (Mar30) ambitions to become a net-zero emissions company by 2050. Further, the company commits to bringing in zero-emission capable vessels by 2030.“At G2 Ocean, we recognise that climate change is one of the greatest …
Mar 31, 2022 / Curious
G2 Ocean enters strategic partnership with Port of Brake
G2 Ocean is entering a strategic partnership with Port of Brake, Germany to further strengthen its services and accommodate future growth plans.As a result of the new partnership, G2 Ocean’s regular inbound and outbound North America services will be …
Mar 11, 2022 / Vessels
G2 Ocean: Underwater sound intensity reduced by nearly 50%
Since G2 Ocean joined the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority-led ECHO Program in 2017, the underwater sound intensity for killer whales in and around Vancouver, British Columbia, has been reduced by nearly 50 per cent.In 2017, the Vancouver Fraser Port …
Aug 31, 2021 / Curious
G2 Ocean expanding breakbulk services despite COVID-19
African and Indian semi-liner services that Norway-based multipurpose carrier G2 Ocean established just as the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) was cutting loose last February have delivered pandemic-defying results, according to Prashant Samel, …
Nov 13, 2020 / Curious
G2 Ocean makes promising entry into India
G2 Ocean has carried over 500,000 freight tons in 11 sailings on the India – US Gulf trade lane since the service was launched in February 2020. “We are pleased with these early results,” Senior Chartering Manager Prashant Samel says.As part of G2 …
Oct 19, 2020 / Vessels