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

AZANE Fuel Solutions launches ammonia bunker vessel design

Azane Fuel Solutions, the Norwegian company developing the world's first ammonia bunkering terminal, and Amogy Inc, the provider of ammonia-to-power technology, announced today at the Argus Clean Ammonia Europe Conference that they have signed an MoU to explore the technical and commercial feasibility of using Amogy´s ammonia-to-power system on board an Azane developed bunker vessel

World’s first methanol-fuelled engine ordered for VLCC segment

China Merchants Energy Shipping (CMES), the Shanghai-listed shipping giant and daughter company of China Merchants Heavy Industry (CMHI), has ordered an MAN B&W 7G80ME-LGIM (-Liquid Gas Injection Methanol) main engine in connection with the construction of a VLCC (Very Large Crude Carrier). The first such dual-fuel methanol order for the ship type, Dalian Shipbuilding Industry

Seaqualize successfully executes first ever offshore transfer

First turbine components successfully fast-lifted in the open Atlantic Ocean Dutch heave compensation specialist Seaqualize executed the world’s first offshore transfer lifts of wind turbine components from a heaving supply vessel. Their newly developed offshore lifting device, the Heave Chief 1100 is deployed by DEME Offshore US. Together with the feeder barge solution developed by

Brunvoll thankful for another contract with Karstensens

Karstensens Skibsværft and Klondyke Fishing Company has chosen a broad equipment range from Brunvoll for the new fishing vessel “Chris Andra”. This is yet another contract between Brunvoll and Karstensen Skibsværft in the fishing vessel range, and delivery of the complete vessel will happen in 2026. The delivery to Karstensens Skibsværft includes several advanced Brunvoll

Brunvoll to supply extensive package for 26m aquaculture service vessel

Brunvoll, a leading provider of propulsion and manoeuvring systems, has been selected to deliver a range of equipment for a new compact service vessel designed by Moen Marin for the aquaculture industry, including main propulsion, tunnel thrusters, and Brunvoll’s BruCon control system. The vessel is designed for high bollard pull, and the additional power will

Brunvoll propulsion solution for fishing vessel on the opposite side of the globe

Båtbygg AS has placed an order with Brunvoll for a complete propulsion and manoeuvring solution for Austral Fisheries new longline fishing vessel. The vessel is designed by Marin Teknikk AS for operation in the Antarctic Ocean, surrounded by some of the world’s harshest weather conditions. The propulsion and manoeuvring solutions chosen for this vessel consists

ABS joins Maersk for vessel naming ceremony

ABS joined Maersk and global dignitaries for the official naming ceremony of the first containership ever to sail on green methanol, a Maersk feeder vessel built to ABS Class, the LAURA MAERSK. Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, served as the vessel sponsor, christening the LAURA MAERSK, following tradition, with a bottle

Mitsui to launch biofuel-hydrogen tourist vessel

Japanese marine shipping company Mitsui O.S.K. Lines is set to launch Japan’s first biofuel-hydrogen tourist vessel next year. This move comes as part of a broader industry effort to decrease greenhouse gas emissions. The vessel, which measures 33 meters in length and has a roundish shape, has a capacity for 100 passengers. It is scheduled

Concordia Damen contracted to deliver a 5,400 HP River Pusher

Paraguayan shipowner and operator ‘Girona S.A. – Rio Sur Transporte y Logistica’ has contracted Dutch inland shipping construction yard Concordia Damen to build a ‘CDS4115’ Shallow Draft 5.400 HP River Pusher to expand its fleet. The family-owned company is one of the most traditional waterway transport companies in Paraguay, serving many customers along the 2695