WinGD bags order for world’s first ammonia dual-fuel tankers

WinGD has secured an order from AET for the world’s first ammonia dual-fuel Aframax tankers, featuring six-cylinder X62DF-A engines. The two vessels, the world’s first ammonia dual-fuel Aframax tankers, ordered by AET, will be built at Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Co., Ltd (DSIC) with six-cylinder X62DF‑A engines, the newest addition to WinGD’s clean-fuel engine portfolio. WinGD

Indian Register of Shipping partners GRSE for green energy vessels

Indian Register of Shipping (IRS), a leading international classification society, is pleased to announce that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Limited (GRSE) on 2 nd March 2024. The partnership marks a significant step towards fostering innovation and sustainability in the maritime industry. The MOU was signed

Wallenius Wilhelmsen takes options on 4 methanol dual-fuel PCTCs

Scandinavian line Wallenius Wilhelmsen has taken options to build four additional Shaper-class pure car and truck carrier (PCTC) vessels This latest commitment brings the total number of Shaper-class vessels currently on order with Jinling Shipyard (Jiangsu) to eight. Wallenius Wilhelmsen also retains further options.   The four newly ordered vessels are expected to be delivered between

Over 90% southeast Aian O&G related vessels adopt smart fuel management

The maritime industry in Southeast Asia is undergoing a significant transformation towards digitalization, transparency, efficiency, and sustainability, driven by advancements in smart fuel management technology. Leading provider Fueltrax exemplifies this trend, with over 90% of deep sea and offshore support vessels in the region choosing their Vessel Fuel Management System (VFMS) to ensure accurate fuel

Maritime industry favours methanol-powered vessels in 2024

The maritime industry’s fervor for alternative fuels shows no signs of abating as we enter 2024. According to data from DNV-Maritime, since the beginning of the year, 23 methanol-fueled ships have been to the Alternative Fuels for Shipping Index (AFI) database. The ordering has been dominated by the containership sector solidifying the sector’s momentum toward

New technology for accurate monitoring of black carbon emissions from vessels

In a collaborative effort, Green Instruments A/S, significant maritime stakeholders, and Danish Technological Institute have developed a real-time flue gas sensor technology to accurately measure black carbon emissions from ships. The sensor technology could potentially become instrumental in meeting the increasing regulatory demands of the shipping industry for black carbon emission standards. Its real-time monitoring

Capital Product Partners shifts focus to LNG

Greek owner Capital Product Partners has entered into an umbrella agreement with Capital Maritime and Capital GP for the acquisition of 11 newbuild LNG carriers from the Evangelos Marinakis-led company for a total acquisition price of $3.13bn. The 11 vessels in question are all two-stroke Mega Mark III Flex 174,000 cu m LNG carriers either

EPS lines up more orders for ammonia newcastlemaxes

Singapore’s Eastern Pacific Shipping (EPS) has signed up for more ammonia dual-fuel newcastlemax newbuilds in China. The Idan Ofer-controlled diversified shipowner has firmed up orders for three additional 210,000 dwt units at CSSC Qingdao Beihai Shipbuilding for delivery in 2027 and added four more optional vessels, taking its potential order tally at the yard to

Wärtsilä’s market leadership in cargo handling systems for large LPG carrier vessels

Technology group Wärtsilä will supply the Cargo Handling Systems for five new very large LPG carrier vessels to be built at the Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) yard in South Korea. The order with Wärtsilä was booked in Q3, 2023. The ships have been contracted by Norwegian ship owner Solvang in a joint venture with Gunvor

Wallem Group makes strides in decarbonisation

Wallem Group, a leading global maritime partner, is proud to have welcomed two dual fuel vessels, Angleviken and Askviken, into management in the last few months. The two LR2 tankers, delivered by Guangzhou Shipyard International, demonstrate Wallem’s commitment to building its expertise in managing and operating the vessels of the future and being a partner