Japan’s First LNG-Powered Cruise Ship Begins Operations with Shore Power Capabilities

NYK Cruises has officially christened its newly constructed cruise vessel, Asuka III, marking a notable moment in Japan’s maritime sector. The 52,265 gross ton ship, considered the first passenger cruise vessel built under the Japanese flag in 34 years, was named on July 11 at the Osanbashi International Passenger Terminal in Yokohama. Just three days

Royal Caribbean Welcomes LNG-Fueled Star of the Seas to Its Fleet

Royal Caribbean has officially taken delivery of Star of the Seas, the cruise line’s third vessel powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG), reinforcing its commitment to cleaner maritime operations and advancing toward a net-zero emissions future. The handover took place on 11 July 2025 at the Meyer Turku shipyard in Finland, where the ship was

MSC Marks Hamburg Partnership with Festival and LNG Vessel Launch

The city of Hamburg turned yellow over the weekend as Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) hosted its largest-ever public event to commemorate its growing partnership with the Port of Hamburg. The MSC Yellow Festival, held on Saturday, 14 June 2025, brought together more than 100,000 attendees for a day of music, maritime education, and the naming

RINA Grants AIP for Dual Fuel LNG/Hydrogen-Powered Ultramax Bulker Design Developed by Almi Marine Management S.A. and SDARI

RINA, the inspection, certification, ship classification and consulting engineering company, has announced at Nor-Shipping the Approval in Principle (AiP) of a new Ultramax bulker design developed by SDARI (Shanghai Merchant Ship Design & Research Institute) in collaboration with Almi Marine Management S.A.. This milestone was achieved through a Joint Development Project (JDP) between RINA, Almi

MOL Orders LNG-Fueled VLCC Under Long-Term Charter with Idemitsu Tanker

Tokyo, May 26, 2025 — Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) has confirmed an order for a new LNG-fueled Very Large Crude Carrier (VLCC), which will operate under a long-term time charter agreement with Idemitsu Tanker Co., Ltd. The vessel, expected to be delivered in 2027, will be the first LNG dual-fuel VLCC chartered to a

FueLNG Completes 400th LNG Ship-to-Ship Bunkering Operation in Singapore

FueLNG, Singapore’s licensed LNG bunkering provider, has completed its 400th ship-to-ship (STS) LNG bunkering operation. The milestone was achieved with the refuelling of BYD Shenzhen, the world’s largest LNG-fuelled car carrier, during its maiden voyage at the Singapore anchorage. The operation was conducted using FueLNG Bellina, the joint venture’s LNG bunker vessel. FueLNG is a

Hapag-Lloyd Expands ‘Hamburg Express’ Class Fleet with Delivery of Genova Express

Hapag-Lloyd has welcomed a new addition to its growing fleet, marking the eleventh vessel in its advanced ‘Hamburg Express’ class of containerships. The latest ship, Genova Express, was officially named at the Okpo shipyard of Hanwha Ocean in South Korea and is set to be deployed on the Far East–North Europe Service, under the newly

LNG Pathway Offers Strong Returns Under IMO’s Net-Zero Framework, Says SEA-LNG

SEA-LNG, an industry coalition encompassing the full LNG value chain, has released findings from its preliminary analysis of the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) Net-Zero Framework following the MEPC 83 meeting. Using the independent Z-Joule cost of compliance calculator, the study evaluates the commercial viability of various fuel options in light of upcoming decarbonisation regulations. According

IAC raises the question on India’s absence in LPG autogas vehicles

Indian Auto LPG Coalition (IAC) has once again raised concerns over the lack of Autogas vehicle production in India, noting that eight of the world’s ten largest automakers manufacture Autogas vehicles for various global markets. This call for action comes as India continues to face severe air pollution challenges in its cities and seeks sustainable

Gasum selects Wärtsilä for another bioLNG project in Sweden

Wärtsilä Gas Solutions, part of technology group Wärtsilä, will supply Nordic energy company Gasum with biogas upgrading and liquefaction solutions for their new bioLNG plant. The plant will produce high-quality bioLNG from agricultural and organic household waste. The order was booked by Wärtsilä in Q4 2024. When operational, the Wärtsilä offering will be capable of