Anglo American receives last LNG dual-fuelled vessel

The last of Anglo American’s 10-strong chartered fleet of Capesize+ Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) dual-fuelled bulk carriers, the Ubuntu Liberty, has been delivered. Its maiden voyage from China to Saldanha Bay, South Africa to collect a cargo of iron ore will mark the on-time delivery of all 10 ships built over the last three years

Hydrogen-powered vessel H2 barge 2 delivered

Holland Shipyards Group announced it has delivered H2 Barge 2, the second hydrogen-powered vessel for Future Proof Shipping. The vessel has undergone a complete retrofit from traditional internal combustion technology to cutting-edge hydrogen fuel technology. The project involved removing the main engine and reduction gearbox, replacing the diesel engine driving the bow thruster and diesel

AIP sought for world-first fuel cell-propelled high-speed vessel

Fuel cell developer TECO 2030 and Norwegian yard Umoe Mandal have delivered the documentation package to the Norwegian Maritime Authority for an approval in principle application of the first fuel cell high-speed vessel design The vessel is designed to be fitted with a multimegawatt fuel-cell system for full propulsion. The design is derived from one

ONE advances net-zero commitment with ammonia dual-fueled vessel

Ocean Network Express Pte. Ltd. (ONE) is proud to announce the award of Approval in Principle (AiP) for an Ammonia Dual-fueled vessel. Along with the investment in 12 methanol dual-fueled vessels, this marks another milestone for ONE on its journey towards net-zero by 2050. The newly AiP-awarded 3,500 TEU vessel was jointly developed by ONE,

Navig8 takes delivery of first eco-friendly newbuild vessel

Navig8 has has taken delivery of the Navig8 Excel, the first of six newbuild MR vessels due for delivery by 2025 from New Times Shipbuilding Co. Ltd. All six vessels will feature a range of technologies that will improve operational efficiency, lessen fuel consumption, and reduce emissions. These will include air lubrication systems (ALS) from

Brunvoll Mar-El with new system contract

Brunvoll Mar-El has been contracted to deliver its standardised lightweight parallel hybrid solution for Rødne Fjord Cruise’s newest vessel. The vessel will be operating out of Bergen and offer guided tours in the area. Brødrene Aa, who also specializes in fast ferries, is chosen as both designer and constructor for this fjord cruise vessel, with

RINA, Gas and Heat to work together for ammonia bunker vessel

Italian classification society RINA is embarking on an innovative collaboration with Gas and Heat, a fellow Italian company specializing in cargo handling systems, to develop a cutting-edge cargo and fuel gas system for an ammonia-fuelled bunker vessel. This strategic partnership leverages Gas and Heat’s expertise in designing and constructing cargo handling systems, with a focus

Brunvoll signs with VARD for delivery for Toyo’s new cable laying vessel

Brunvoll has signed a contract with VARD Group for the delivery of an extensive propulsion and manoeuvring system for Toyo Construction Co. Ltd new Cable Laying Vessel (CLV). Toyo’s new vessel will have three azimuth propulsion thrusters in the aft of the vessel. The foreship of the vessel will have two tunnel thrusters and a

Hutchison Ports BEST receives the largest LNG-powered vessel ever

Hutchison Ports BEST received the CMA CGM PALAIS ROYAL, one of the world’s largest Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) powered vessels. This 23,000 TEU colossus, 400 metres long and 61 metres wide, built in 2020, marked a significant step towards sustainability in the maritime sector. The arrival of this vessel is not only historic for its

Maersk to deploy first large methanol-enabled vessel

A.P. Moller – Maersk (Maersk) is about to launch the first of its 18 large methanol-enabled vessels currently on order. On 9 February 2024, it will enter service on the AE7 string connecting Asia and Europe, which includes port calls in Shanghai, Tanjung Pelepas, Colombo and Hamburg, with Ningbo, China, being its first destination. The