Seafarers are key for shipping’s decarbonisation

Seafaring is set to change significantly over the coming decades as the maritime industry pursues decarbonisation goals — bringing in changes to the fuels bunkered and used onboard, scaled up technology and digitalisation, and a greater incorporation of automation onboard vessels of all types. These changes will significantly impact seafarers and their workplaces, yet crew

Gunvor forms JV with Solvang for five carbon capture-ready VLGCs

Swiss-based commodity trading giant Gunvor has formed a joint venture with Norwegian gas shipowner to own and operate five LPG carrier newbuilds designed for onboard carbon capture. The JV has placed an order at South Korea’s Hyundai Heavy Industries with deliveries scheduled from September 2026 to July 2027. All five vessels will be on long-term

North Star to power vessels using offshore wind

As one of the companies committed to absolute zero emissions, OSV operator North Star Shipping has made one more step towards making that a reality with a new partnership with Maersk’s offshore charging solution provider, Stillstrom. The two signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to accelerate the adoption of offshore charging and vessel electrification technologies

Esvagt and Ørsted seal deal on methanol-powered vessels

Esvagt and Ørsted have sealed a deal for a second methanol-powered service operation vessel (SOV). Esvagt is already building a 93-m-long SOV in Turkey, set to enter service by the end of 2024 at the world’s largest offshore wind farm, Hornsea 2, off the UK’s east coast. The second unit will be a sister vessel

New recommendations released for ammonia vessels safety design

‘Recommendations for Design and Operation of Ammonia-Fuelled Vessels based on Multi-disciplinary Risk Analysis’ presents the most comprehensive study to date of the effectiveness of risk mitigation measures in three ammonia-fuelled vessels – a container ship, a tanker, and a bulk carrier.

WinGD, Mitsubishi to work on ammonia-fuelled vessels

The project will see WinGD applying its X-DF-A ammonia-fuelled engines to a range of vessel designs, with Mitsubishi both designing the vessels and completing the fuel chain with its ammonia fuel supply system (AFSS).

TCT orders four methanol-powered tankers

These vessels, with a capacity of 16,000 DWT, will be powered by methanol, making them environmentally friendly and paving the way for sustainable shipping solutions, accoridng to the company.

Proman to choose methanol for its future fleet

Proman’s shipping division plans to make an eventual full switch to methanol from conventional oil-based fuels, betting on methanol’s potential decarbonization effects and proven propulsion technology. The Switzerland-headquartered methanol producer has established a 50-50 joint venture with Swedish tanker firm Stena Bulk, Proman Stena Bulk, to operate six MR dual-fuel tankers capable of running on

EU prohibits vessels attempt to circumvent sanctions

The European Union proposed prohibiting access to its ports for vessels that attempt to circumvent sanctions on Russian oil as it seeks to deter transport of its crude and products below the price caps set by the Group of Seven nations. The measure is part of a broader package of sanctions on Russia following the

Lomarlabs collaborates with Seabound to install carbon capture device

Lomar’s new subsidiary lomarlabs is working with London-based climate tech start-up Seabound to develop cost-effective methods to capture CO2 onboard vessels. Lomarlabs works with entrepreneurs who bring deep tech solutions to the maritime industry and helps them de-risk their technologies and optimise their business models. This venture is spearheaded by former Lomar technical director Stylianos