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

Three winners for the reindustrialisation of the Seine Axis

Following a call for project proposals issued last June, three candidates have been selected by HAROPA PORT from among the eight competing for allocation of the “West A29” site. The plot in Le Havre’s port industrial area under the “France 2030 Turnkey Sites” programme, will be occupied by three major industrial projects: LIVISTA, AIR PRODUCTS

Carbon Clean signs agreement with Julius Montz

Carbon Clean, a leader in revolutionising carbon capture solutions, today announced a strategic supplier framework agreement with Julius Montz (Montz), a German company fully owned by global engineering company Koch Engineered Solutions (KES). Carbon Clean’s end-to-end supply chain for manufacturing its modular CycloneCC technology, including the recently launched columnless C1 series, is now in place,

ZeroNorth and Vitol launch digital bunker trial in Port of Rotterdam

ZeroNorth, Vitol and the port of Rotterdam have today completed a first digital bunker delivery, marking the launch of a four-week trial. During this period, Vitol will carry out three to four bunker deliveries in the Port of Rotterdam, using ZeroNorth’s electronic bunker delivery note (eBDN) solution. The aim is to demonstrate the benefits of

DG Shipping and IME(I) Mumbai Branch Host Seminar on MEPC 82 Outcomes

The Directorate General of Shipping (DG Shipping), in collaboration with the Institute of Marine Engineers (India) [IME(I)], organized a comprehensive seminar on the outcomes of the 82nd Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) meeting at IMO, London. This seminar was held at the Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) Head Office in Powai, Mumbai, this event gathered

Gremex Shipping fined in pollution case

Gremex Shipping was fined $1.75 million and put on probation Oct. 30 after pleading guilty in federal district court in Pensacola, Fla., to a felony violation of the Act to Prevent Pollution from Ships (APPS) Specifically, Gremex was charged with creating and providing false records to the U.S. Coast Guard to conceal the illegal discharge of oily

DNV Grants HHI AiP for ammonia DF large container vessel

DNV has awarded an Approval in Principle (AiP) to HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HD HHI) for its 15K TEU ammonia dual-fuelled container vessel design. This milestone follows the successful completion of a joint development project aimed at addressing the challenges associated with using ammonia as a marine fuel. The project focused on developing cutting-edge designs

Enough refining capacity in country to meet domestic needs: Puri

Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said there is no shortage of crude oil in the world and enough refining capacity in the country to meet the domestic requirements. Referring to geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, the minister said it was his personal assessment that things will calm down, noting that

Biden administration to spend $3 bn on cleaner ports

In order to support an estimated 40,000 jobs and lower pollution, the Biden administration has pledged $3 billion in funding to upgrade and electrify port infrastructure. This money is given to 55 chosen recipients in 27 states and territories through the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Clean Ports awards. In order to provide better air for

Navigating the challenges of underwater radiated noise: A win-win for emissions and ocean health

The maritime industry’s push toward decarbonisation brings an unexpected benefit: the reduction of underwater radiated noise (URN). While the sector focuses intensively on emissions reduction and fuel efficiency, these same measures are quietly contributing to a healthier acoustic environment in our oceans. For ship owners and operators already investing in green technologies, addressing URN can