Pacific Basin Shipping orders 4 dual-fuel low-emission vessels

After working with Nihon Shipyard Co. and Mitsui & Co. for two and a half years, Pacific Basin Shipping announced that it has placed an order for four 64,000 dwt dual-fuel low-emission vessels (LEVs) that can run on fuel oil and green methanol. As previously stated, two of the ships are contracted with Mitsui &

Rotterdam-Singapore GDSC conducts sustainability certification for bio-methane bunkering

The Rotterdam-Singapore Green and Digital Shipping Corridor (GDSC) partners have conducted a successful pilot for the bunkering of mass-balanced liquefied bio-methane (LBM) at the Port of Rotterdam (PoR) on 19 October 2024. A total of 100 tonnes of mass-balanced LBM was supplied by Shell to CMA CGM’s liquefied natural gas-powered containership CMA CGM TIVOLI. Produced

Senior maritime law enforcement and regulatory officers gather in Incheon

The ReCAAP Information Sharing Centre (ISC), with the support of the Republic of Korea Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries, also the focal point for the Republic of Korea, concluded a five-day capacity-building Building Senior Officers’ Meeting (CBSOM) in Incheon, South Korea. Senior officers of maritime law enforcement and regulatory agencies from 16 ReCAAP focal points/contact

Rajasthan will host India’s first greenfield refinery

With ownership holdings of 74% and 26%, respectively, the state-run Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd. (HPCL) and the Rajasthani government jointly own the refinery, which is built to process more than 83% of imported medium-grade crude in addition to indigenous crude. In order to diversify the crude basket, the refinery will mostly use Russian Urals, with

Auramarine and Quadrise join forces to support maritime decarbonization

Auramarine Ltd., the leading fuel supply systems pioneer for the marine and other industries and Quadrise Plc, the supplier of innovative clean energy solutions, have announced a collaboration agreement to develop innovative solutions that will support maritime decarbonisation The purpose of the co-operation is to leverage the expertise of both companies in emulsion fuels, biofuels

$100 mn government investment to boost green growth in marine and offshore energy

Alvin Tan, Minister of State for the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth & Ministry of Trade and Industry, graced OSEA 2024 in Singapore. The three-day tradeshow welcomed more than 500 exhibitors and 15,000+ attendees from 100 countries, providing a comprehensive look at solutions and strategies driving the energy transition in the marine and offshore

The Liberian Registry and Korean Register (KR) grant AiP to Samsung

The Liberian Registry, the world’s largest registry, and the Korean Register (KR) granted Approval in Principle (AiP) to Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) on November 19 for the basic design of its wing sail-equipped LNG carrier. The wing sail, an eco-friendly auxiliary propulsion system, generates thrust through lift created by the pressure difference between the upper

Hutchison Ports BEST receives Lean and Green award for outstanding emissions reduction

Hutchison Ports BEST has been awarded the prestigious Lean and Green award, earning 4 stars for its outstanding performance in reducing emissions in logistics processes. This European recognition is awarded to companies that have demonstrated an exceptional commitment to sustainability and reducing their carbon footprint through the optimization of their logistics and transport processes. Lean

Maersk completes first large container vessel conversion to dual-fuel

As the first large vessel in the industry, the container ship Maersk Halifax has been converted into a dual-fuel vessel able to operate on methanol. The retrofit operation was conducted at the Zhoushan Xinya Shipyard in China over 88 days with completion at the end of October 2024. We are happy to announce that Maersk

COSCO’s dual-fuel vessel achieves three approvals

A design scheme for a 50,000 cubic meter ammonia dual-fuel carrier, jointly developed by COSCO SHIPPING Energy and COSCO SHIPPING Heavy Industry, received an Approval in Principle (AIP) from three leading classification societies: ABS, CCS, and DNV. According to COSCO, the design vessel boasts green and low-carbon characteristics, energy efficiency, and strong cargo capacity, ensuring