Yang Ming Orders LNG Dual-Fuel Vessels from Hanwha Ocean Advancing its Fleet Optimization Plan

As part of its ongoing fleet optimization plan, Yang Ming Marine Transport Corporation (“Yang Ming”) held its 404th Board Meeting and approved the order of seven 15,000 TEU LNG dual-fuel containerships from Hanwha Ocean Co., Ltd. Following the completion of contract procedures, these vessels are scheduled for delivery between 2028 and 2029. The newbuildings will

ITOCHU Announces Newbuilding Order for Ammonia Bunkering Vessel

ITOCHU Corporation (headquartered in Minato-ku, Tokyo; Keita Ishii, President & COO; hereinafter “ITOCHU”) announced that it recently signed a shipbuilding contract for the construction of a 5,000 m3 ammonia bunkering vessel (hereinafter the “Vessel”) with Sasaki Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. (hereinafter “Sasaki Shipbuilding”) and an agreement regarding the construction of an ammonia tank plant that will be

Amogy, Mitsubishi Shipbuilding completed feasibility study of ammonia supply system

Amogy and MSB jointly explore potential opportunities to collaborate with their respective technologies and commercial applications across the ammonia-powered shipping and shipbuilding value chain. Tokyo, Japan, June 28, 2024 – Amogy, a provider of mature, scalable, and efficient ammonia-to-power solutions, and Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. (MSB), a part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group, have

MAN Energy Solutions re-joins SEA-LNG

MAN Energy Solutions has re-joined SEA-LNG, a coalition dedicated to the commercial and environmental benefits of LNG for maritime applications. Based in Germany, MAN Energy Solutions provides propulsion solutions for liquefied natural gas (LNG) marine applications. With a focus on sustainability, the company ensures that its technology is fully compatible with Net Zero biomethane and

Japan energy policies for increased zero-carbon power generation

Over the last several years, the Japanese government has announced energy policies aimed to achieve carbon neutrality, or net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, by 2050 by lowering emissions in the electric power, industrial, and transportation sectors. In the electric power sector, government policies set 2030 targets, which include accelerated investment in renewable capacity, increased use

Hydrogen, biofuel hybrid passenger ship enters service in Japan

Japanese shipping major Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) has revealed that the hydrogen and biofuel hybrid passenger ship Hanaria started service in Kitakyushu. The ship was built at the Hongawara Ship Yard for MOL’s company MOTENA-Sea, backed by investments from MOL Techno-Trade. According to MOL, this is the first passenger ship in Japan that can select

Maersk’s Eco Delivery results in achieving less GHG

In 2023, Maersk’s ECO Delivery Ocean product resulted in more than 660,000 TEU transported on green fuels and a reduction of over 683,000 tonnes of greenhouse gases. According to Maersk, this success is indicative of the increasing commitment from shippers to eliminate greenhouse gas emissions from their logistics. Notable companies pioneering this effort include Nestlé,

NYK, JMU developing method to assess ship performance

NYK and Japan Marine United Corporation (JMU) have joined forces to develop a method for estimating a ship’s performance in actual seas before construction is completed. The aim of the two companies is predict a vessel’s performance in actual seas before the conclusion of a shipbuilding contract and aid in the reduction of GHG emissions

Wärtsilä decarbonisation modelling supports commitment to reducing GHG emissions

Technology group Wärtsilä has signed a strategic partnership agreement for Decarbonisation Modelling with Raízen, a major Brazilian energy company. The agreement focuses on both newbuilding and existing operation upgrade plans. Its aim is to build and implement a fleet-wide decarbonisation plan with a particular interest in the future marine introduction of ethanol as a marine

IBM launches Cloud carbon calculator for organizations

Across industries, enterprises are embracing modernization by leveraging hybrid cloud and AI to digitally transform with resiliency, performance, security, and compliance at the forefront, all while remaining focused on delivering value and driving more sustainable business practices.