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

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

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

Taiwanese owner makes methanol move with WinGD across multiple engine orders

Swiss marine power company WinGD will provide X DF M dual-fuel methanol and X-Engine methanol-ready engine designs for over 30 container vessels to be built for a major Taiwanese container ship operator. As well as indicating the competitiveness of WinGD’s methanol concept, the contract highlights the immediate impact of IMO’s Net Zero Framework and GHG

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

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

V. secures full management contract with International Seaways

V., the global ship manager and marine services provider, has been awarded the full technical and crew management of six scrubber-fitted, dual-fuel (LNG) ready LR1 vessels by International Seaways, Inc. The contract further strengthens V.’s long-standing partnership with INSW in which V.Ships UK already manages 44 vessels in the INSW fleet, spanning VLCCs, Suezmax, Aframax,

The ports of Bremen are now ‘methanol-ready’

Climate protection – this topic has long been of crucial importance in the shipping industry as well: more and more new ships are leaving the shipyards with alternative propulsion systems or are being retrofitted accordingly. And this development is also noticeable in the ports of Bremen: It is still primarily container ships or car carriers

LNG continued to dominate alternative-fuelled vessel orders in February: DNV

The latest figures from DNV’s Alternative Fuels Insights (AFI) platform reveal that 33 of the 34 orders for alternative-fuelled vessels placed in February were for LNG-fuelled vessels. The new LNG-fuelled orders were all for container ships, while the remaining one was for an ammonia-fuelled general cargo vessel, the classification society reported in its monthly update.

Evergreen orders $3 bn worth of LNG dual-fuel box ships

The Chinese shipyard Guangzhou Shipyard International under China State Shipbuilding Group Corp (CSSC) will construct five of the eleven 24,000-TEU LNG dual-fuel box ships that Taiwan’s Evergreen Marine Corp has ordered, with the remaining six being built by Hanwha Ocean Co. of South Korea. The overall amount of the order to the South Korean business