ME-GI Engines to power liquid-CO2 carriers

Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Co. Ltd. has ordered 2 × MAN B&W 7S35ME-GI dual-fuel engines in connection with the construction of two 7,500 cubic-metre, liquid CO2 carriers for Northern Lights, the joint venture between Equinor, Shell and TotalEnergies. Each ME-GI engine will feature MAN Energy Solutions’ proprietary EcoEGR (Exhaust Gas Recirculation) system. Delivery of the 130-metre

REG, Bunker Holding enter partnership to advance biodiesel use in marine markets

In Iowa, Bunker Holding Group, the world’s largest supplier and trader of marine fuels, and Renewable Energy Group, Inc., a leading global producer and supplier of renewable fuels, entered into a strategic global collaboration agreement to further develop the U.S. and EU marine markets for sustainable bio-based diesel. Partnering REG’s expertise in bio-based diesel with

World’s first ammonia-ready vessel delivered

The ABS-classed Suezmax has a deadweight tonnage of 156,700. The eco-friendly vessel was ordered in autumn 2020, according to data provided by VesselsValue. Currently conventionally fuelled, the vessel complies with the ABS Ammonia Ready Level 1 requirements, indicating it is designed to be converted to run on ammonia in the future. The 170,811 cbm tanker

Oasis Marine Power completes sea trials of world’s first offshore charging station

UK-based marine technology firm Oasis Marine Power Ltd said it has completed the first stage of testing of their offshore charging station, hailing the design a success. This product was the first design under development and is the first of its kind globally to reach sea trials. It offers to revolutionise renewable energy use for

Hambantota Port expects phenomenal growth

The Hambantota International Port (HIP), which continues to come under attack by the opposition, said it expects phenomenal growth in the services it offers. HIP in a statement said that it has received FSS certification (Fitness for Service) for their tank farm facility. The certification was issued by Lloyd’s Register (LR), the World’s leading provider

The danger of the marine vessels that serve refineries

Pollution occurs in every phase of the oil refining process. In this series, we analyze the impacts of pollution in three categories: direct pollution from the refinery operations themselves; “upstream” and “downstream” pollution from transporting crude oil and refined products;1 and indirect pollution from consuming the refineries’ products. It’s important to consider all three categories