KR awards AIP for two green ammonia-fueled ammonia carrier and bunkering ships

(Jan 14 2022)

The Korean Register (KR) awarded approval in principal (AIP) to two green ammonia-fueled ships at KR’s Seoul branch office on 15th December 2021.



bp and Maersk Tankers carry out successful marine biofuel trials

(Jan 14 2022)

B30 biofuel tested as ‘drop-in-fuel’ on two tankers, validating its potential to help cut carbon emissions in shipping.



Wärtsilä & RINA partner with stakeholders for viable hydrogen fuel solution to meet IMO 2050

(Dec 02 2021)

The technology group Wärtsilä, together with class society RINA, ABB, Helbio - a subsidiary of Metacon AB, the Liberian Registry, and an energy major have joined forces in an effort to deliver a solution with hydrogen as fuel.



WinGD sets development timeframe for methanol and ammonia engines

(Nov 23 2021)

Swiss engine designer WinGD has announced that its engines will be able to run on methanol and ammonia from 2024 and 2025 respectively.



Proman Stena Bulk confirm successful launching of first methanol vessel

(Nov 04 2021)

Proman Stena Bulk have successfully completed the launching of the Stena Pro Patria, the first of three 49,900 dwt methanol dual-fuel MR tankers that Proman and Stena Bulk are building together as part of their joint venture.



Charged for alleged corruption trading and supplying of bunker fuel in Singapore

(Oct 29 2021)

On 19 October 2021, two individuals were charged in Court for allegedly obtaining and giving gratifications in relation to the trading and supplying of bunker fuel. They are:



Kawasaki receives first order for a new 86,700 m³ LPG-fueled LPG/ LAG carrier

(Sep 02 2021)

Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. announced that it has concluded the first shipbuilding contract with Kawasaki Kisen Kaisya Ltd. (K-line) for a new 86,700 m3 liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and liquefied ammonia gas (LAG) carrier powered by LPG fuel.



Phoenix Tankers signs deal for construction of LPG fuelled VLGCs for LPG/ammonia transport

(Aug 12 2021)

TOKYO-Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) announced that its group company Phoenix Tankers Pte. Ltd. signed a deal with Namura Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. for construction of two very large gas carriers (VLGCs) (Note 1) to transport liquefied petroleum gas (L...



1.2% of low sulphur oil exceeds limits – Maritec

(Aug 10 2021)

With 1.23 per cent of VLSFO used on vessels proven to have a sulphur level outside the regulatory limits, it raises the question, at what point does the whole vessel become non compliant, Maritec asks.



How bunker markets changed in 2020

(Aug 10 2021)

There were many changes to bunker markets in 2020, including effects of COVID-19, IMO 2020 low sulphur rules, and the the withdrawal of many large banks from bunker financing. And we may see price rises this year. Søren Høll, CEO of KPI OceanConnect ...



bp joins the Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping as a strategic partner

(Aug 02 2021)

bp and the Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping signed a partnership agreement committing to a long-term collaboration on the development of new alternative fuels and low carbon solutions for the shipping industry.



Methanol-fuelled ships less costly to build and operate than those burning LNG

(Aug 02 2021)

Methanol as a commercially and technically viable marine fuel is gaining greater traction over other alternative bunkers, including LNG, as more shipowners adopt the clean burning fuel as price spreads narrow and production ramps up.



ABS leads EMSA consortium studying alternative fuels and technologies

(Aug 02 2021)

Six studies explore biofuels, ammonia, hydrogen, wind-assisted propulsion and air lubrication.



Euronav announces Joint Development Program for ammonia-fitted tankers

(Jul 09 2021)

Euronav NV (“Euronav” or the “Company”) announced a Joint Development Program (JDP) with the largest shipbuilder in the world, Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) and classification societies Lloyd’s Register and DNV, to help accelerate the development of...



Industry first: DNV and industry consortium “Handbook for Hydrogen-fuelled Vessels”

(Jul 01 2021)

• Provides insight into regulatory and safety barriers • Identifies knowledge gaps and how to close them • Explains hydrogen’s unique properties as ship fuel • Phase II examines pre-calculated risk assessments, experimental testing, standardizati...




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