The Erik Thun Group has launched Tidan, the fourth vessel in its Lake Vänern Max series, during a ceremony held at the Ferus Smit shipyard in the Netherlands. Named after the Swedish Tidan River, the vessel reflects the company’s ongoing efforts to integrate sustainability into its fleet operations.The Lake Vänern Max series is designed with
Tsuneishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., based in Fukuyama, Hiroshima, has delivered the first-ever methanol dual-fuel bulk carrier in the 65,700 deadweight tonnage (DWT) class. The vessel, part of the TESS66 AEROLINE series, was handed over at the company’s Tsuneishi Factory on May 13.Designed for improved environmental performance, the ship combines the fuel efficiency and cargo capacity
During the recent anniversary of the Port of Hamburg, Flotte Hamburg GmbH & Co. KG introduced two new hybrid patrol boats, marking a step forward in the city’s efforts to modernize its municipal fleet with low-emission technologies. The vessels, named ‘Bürgermeister Brauer’ and ‘Bürgermeister Weichmann’, were officially christened as part of the celebrations. Constructed at
HD Hyundai XiteSolution, under the leadership of CEOs Cho Young-cheul and Lee Dong-wook, has announced the global launch of Korea’s first domestically developed medium- and heavy-duty electric forklifts. Set to debut this June, the new lineup marks a significant milestone in the electrification of industrial equipment and includes eight models with load capacities ranging from
The country’s first hydrogen fuel cell truck to promote cleaner transportation for mining logistics has been deployed at the Chhattisgarh government’s coal block by Adani Enterprises. Each truck, equipped with smart technology and three hydrogen tanks, can carry up to 40 tons of cargo over a 200-kilometer range. Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai flagged off
MacGregor has secured an order from the Vertom group, a Netherlands-based shipowner and maritime service provider, to deliver fully electric cargo cranes for four multipurpose vessels. This order represents MacGregor’s first electric crane delivery for vessels, which will be built in India, marking a significant milestone in expanding sustainable solutions to emerging markets. The vessels
Damen Shiprepair, part of the Netherlands-based Damen Shipyards Group, and Alfa Laval Benelux, a division of Swedish marine technology provider Alfa Laval, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to expand their cooperation in the field of maritime energy efficiency. The partnership aims to incorporate sustainability improvements more systematically into ship maintenance and refit projects.
The Kassø e-methanol facility, the world’s first commercial-scale plant dedicated to the production of e-methanol, has officially commenced operations in southern Denmark. Developed by European Energy in partnership with Mitsui & Co., Ltd.., the facility is now delivering e-methanol to major industrial customers, including A.P. Moller – Maersk, the LEGO Group, and Novo Nordisk.The facility
ClassNK – Nippon Kaiji Kyokai has released the “Guidelines for Safety Operation for Ammonia-Fueled Vessels” for considering the introduction of ammonia-fuelled vessels to ensure safe operation on board ammonia-fuelled vessels. By following these guidelines, safe and secure operation can be achieved for those involved in the operation of ammonia-fuelled vessels. The Guidelines give top priority
The Yara Birkeland, the world’s first fully electric and autonomous containership, has completed three years of commercial service, marking a milestone in the journey toward zero-emission maritime transport. Launched in the spring of 2022, the 3,200-deadweight-ton (dwt) vessel has been in active operation between Yara International’s production facility in Porsgrunn and the Port of Brevik