2011-Built Containership Undergoes LNG Fuel Conversion in Germany
The world’s first containership to be converted to run on low-emission LNG fuel was re-launched on Thursday in Bremerhaven, Germany. The
The world’s first containership to be converted to run on low-emission LNG fuel was re-launched on Thursday in Bremerhaven, Germany. The
By Rakteem Katakey (Bloomberg) — Royal Dutch Shell Plc, the oil company that spent more than $50 billion to buy natural-gas producer BG Group Plc, is
Finnish shipowner ESL Shipping is set to begin testing autonomous cargo discharging technology on board two new LNG-powered handysize bulkers that are due for
Japanese shipping company Mitsui O.S.K. Lines announced it plans to build the first LNG-powered tugboat in Japan. The new tug will be built at Kanagawa
Honolulu-based Pasha Hawaii has selected Keppel AmFELS in Brownsville, TX for the construction of two new LNG-fueled containerships to operate in the
By Anna Shiryaevskaya and Rakteem Katakey (Bloomberg) — When Russia’s biggest tanker operator launches four new vessels next year, they
Russia’s largest shipping company SCF Group has selected Swiss-headquartered Winterthur Gas & Diesel (WinGD) to provide the duel-fuel engines for the
Russian shipping company Sovcomflot has teamed up with a unit of Royal Dutch Shell for the supply of liquefied natural gas (LNG) bunker fuel for the first
Crowley Maritime Corp. has announced the launch of its first Commitment-class ship the El Coquí, one of the world’s first combination
International classification society ABS has granted Approval in Principle (AIP) for the Seatransporter-DF, a dual-fuel design concept vessel developed by
Australia’s EVOL LNG is claiming the first LNG bunkering operation in Australia with the successful Truck-to-Ship refueling of the platform supply Siem
New regulations on limiting sulphur and nitrogen oxides emissions and a burgeoning global infrastructure are adding to the growing momentum for the widespread
By Natalie Obiko Pearson and Naureen S. Malik (Bloomberg) — The tightening of emissions limits for deep-water ships has some of North America’s
(International Maritime Organization) – A new mandatory code for ships using gases or other low-flashpoint fuels enters into force on 1 January
Honolulu-based Pasha Hawaii today announced that the company has narrowed its selection to two U.S. shipyards for the construction of two new Liquefied Natural
By Alex Whiteman (The Loadstar) – Leading engine manufacturer Wärtsilä has disputed claims that using LNG (liquefied natural gas) would result in zero
The world’s second largest container shipping company, CMA CGM, has signed a Memorandum of Unserstanding with French energy group ENGIE to promote the
German automaker Volkswagen is looking to reduce its environmental footprint by chartering two LNG-powered Pure Car and Truck Carriers to transport its
Cruise ship giant Carnival Corporation has signed an agreement with Royal Dutch Shell to supply the liquified natural gas bunker fuel for the world’s
The world’s first LNG-fueled pure car and truck carrier has been delivered in China. The vessel, to be named Auto Eco, is owned by United European Car
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