Hamburg Trials HVO 100 Biofuel for Port Fleet as Interim Decarbonization Measure

Flotte Hamburg, a subsidiary of the Hamburg Port Authority, has initiated a pilot program to test hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO 100) as an alternative marine fuel. The trial is being conducted in partnership with Friedrich G. Frommann GmbH & Co. and will involve Shell-supplied HVO 100. Three vessels from Flotte Hamburg will participate in the

BSM unveils methanol bunkering simulator to equip seafarers for greener shipping

As the maritime industry accelerates toward a low-carbon future, Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement (BSM) has taken a pivotal leap by unveiling its first methanol bunkering simulator at the BSM Maritime Training Centre in Kochi, India. Developed in partnership with Wärtsilä, a global leader in maritime technology, this advanced platform is designed to equip seafarers with the

MOL Holds Naming Ceremony for LNG-Fueled VLCC Energia Viking at DACKS Shipyard

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) marked a milestone with the naming ceremony of Energia Viking, its first LNG dual-fuel very large crude carrier (VLCC) under charter to Equinor. The event took place at the Dalian COSCO KHI Ship Engineering (DACKS) shipyard in China. The vessel is the first in a series of three LNG-fueled VLCCs being

Lloyd’s Register Grants Approval in Principle for KSOE’s Multi-Fuel Newcastlemax Bulk Carrier Design

Lloyd’s Register (LR) has awarded Approval in Principle (AiP) to HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (KSOE) for a new 210,000 DWT Newcastlemax bulk carrier design. The vessel features fuel flexibility and digital navigation systems aimed at supporting the evolving regulatory and operational needs of global shipping. The design allows for the use of a

Eureka Shipping Deploys HVO-Ready Cement Carrier Tamarack for Great Lakes Operations

Eureka Shipping has introduced the Tamarack, a 12,500 DWT self-discharging cement carrier, to its fleet serving the Great Lakes region in Canada. Built to replace two aging vessels, the Tamarack delivers equivalent transport capacity within a more compact and efficient footprint. Constructed by Holland Shipyards Group, the vessel is powered by a diesel-electric propulsion system

Terntank Places Repeat Order for VentoFoil Wind Propulsion Units on Methanol-Ready Hybrid Tankers

Econowind has secured a second order from Terntank for the installation of eight VentoFoil wind propulsion units across two additional methanol-ready hybrid tankers. Each vessel will be fitted with four 16-meter VentoFoils, bringing the total number of equipped ships in the Terntank fleet to five and the total number of units ordered to 20. The

U-Ming Marine Conducts First Bunkering of FAME B24 Biofuel

U-Ming Marine Transport Corporation (UMTC) has successfully completed its first bunkering of FAME B24 biofuel. The operation was carried out on July 24 aboard the bulk carrier Asian Progress. The move reflects UMTC’s broader strategy to achieve net zero emissions by 2050. The FAME B24 blend consists of 24 percent Fatty Acid Methyl Esters (FAME),

NYK Launches Continuous Use of Bio LNG Fuel on Car Carriers to Advance Decarbonization Goals

Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK) has initiated the continuous use of bio LNG fuel on its liquefied natural gas powered car carriers, marking a significant step in its strategy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in maritime transport. The fuel is being supplied by Titan Supply BV at the Port of Zeebrugge in Belgium. The first

Yang Ming Expands Fleet with Methanol and LNG Dual-Fuel Vessels Under Fleet Optimization Plan

Yang Ming Marine Transport Corporation has announced plans to expand its fleet with three additional 8000 TEU methanol dual-fuel-ready containerships. The vessels will be built by Nihon Shipyard Co Ltd and Imabari Shipbuilding Co Ltd. This new order follows a previous purchase of three similar ships in March, bringing the total number of methanol dual-fuel-ready

Sallaum Lines Takes Delivery of LNG-Powered Car Carrier Ahead of Schedule

Sallaum Lines has announced the early delivery of the MV Ocean Breeze, a next-generation Pure Car and Truck Carrier (PCTC) powered by LNG dual-fuel technology. Built by Fujian Mawei Shipbuilding in China, the vessel was delivered on July 18, four months ahead of schedule. This milestone underscores ongoing efforts within the maritime sector to enhance