Tag: Ship
KR Celebrates Arrival of Innovative Low-Carbon Sailing Cargo Ship “SV Juren Ae”
KR is proud to announce the successful delivery of the groundbreaking low-carbon sailing cargo ship SV Juren Ae (IMO no. 1021245) to the Marshall Islands Shipping Corporation (MISC) on 31 July. Built under KR class in South Korea, this innovative vessel marks a significant milestone in sustainable maritime transport. Funded by the International Climate Initiative…
DNV: Technology Qualification Study for CO2 Ship Transport Chain
The CO2 Efficient Transport via Ocean (CETO) joint industry project (JiP) recently concluded, presenting findings from a Technology Qualification study. Partners, including Equinor, Gassco, Shell, TotalEnergies, and DNV, found no technological barriers to a low-pressure CO2 ship transport chain. Funded by these partners and Gassnova through the CLIMIT-Demo programme, the project emphasizes the importance of…
Samskip Joins ZESTAs Collaboration for Absolute Zero Emissions Ship Technologies
Samskip, a leading logistics company, has officially joined the Zero Emissions Ship Technology Association (ZESTAs). Kari-Pekka Laaksonen, Samskip CEO, emphasized their dedication to sustainable practices, stating, “We strive to lead in absolute-zero emissions shipping technologies through our support of ZESTAs initiatives.” ZESTAs unites industry associations and technology providers to foster innovation and collaboration in the…
USS Leyte Gulf Completes Last Deployment as Ticonderoga Class Nears End
On May 17, the venerable guided-missile cruiser USS Leyte Gulf concluded its final deployment, returning to Naval Station Norfolk after 37 years of distinguished service. The USS Leyte Gulf, along with her sister ships USS Antietam, USS Cowpens, and USS Vicksburg, is among the last of the Ticonderoga-class cruisers scheduled for decommissioning. These ships will…
Japanese and British Companies Collaborate to Develop World’s First Biomass-Fueled Ship
In a landmark move towards sustainable maritime transportation, leading Japanese companies NYK Line (NYK), NYK Bulk & Projects Carriers (NBP), TSUNEISHI SHIPBUILDING Co., Ltd., and British renewable energy firm Drax Group have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to pioneer the development of the world’s first biomass-fueled ship, commonly referred to as a “bioship.” The…
Chemical Challenger sets sail as first ship with Green Award’s GHG Label for innovative wind technology use
Green Award Foundation proudly announces that the Chemical Challenger, a chemical tanker operated by Chemship, has become the first vessel to receive the prestigious Green Award GHG Label for CO2 reduction through the use of innovative wind technology. The 16,000-ton chemical tanker, managed by Fleet Management Limited in Hong Kong, recently underwent a groundbreaking retrofit,…
Green Escort: LNG-Powered CMA CGM GREENLAND Welcomes Olympic Flame in Marseille, Escorts Belem
CMA CGM GREENLAND, a 15,000 TEU (Twenty-Foot Equivalent Unit) container ship powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG), will take part in the grand nautical parade around the Belem and the arrival of the Olympic Flame in Marseille on May 8. She will arrive in Marseille mid-day on May 7, and will be in the Bay…
ABS Releases Industry First Advisory on Methanol Bunkering
ABS Leadership in Methanol as Marine Fuel Provides Insight into Operational Strategies (HOUSTON) With the publication of ABS Methanol Bunkering: Technical and Operational Advisory, ABS is expanding its industry-leading suite of guidance on methanol as a marine fuel. A key component of the methanol value chain and the overall scalability of the fuel will be…
Vessel Dali Passed Previous Foreign Port State Inspections
The container ship Dali is classified by class and was flown under the Singaporean flag in October 2016. Classification societies are generally authorized by a flag administration to monitor compliance to technical standards and applicable regulations by vessels registered under its flag. The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore affirms that, at the time of…
Japan’s 1st Hydrogen and Bio Fuel Hybrid Passenger Ship ‘Hanaria’ Starts Service in Kitakyushu
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL; President & CEO: Takeshi Hashimoto) today announced that the hybrid passenger ship ‘Hanaria’, which uses hydrogen and biodiesel as fuels, started service in Kitakyushu. The ship was built at the Hongawara Ship Yard Co., Ltd. (President: Makoto Hongawara; Headquarters: Fukuyama-shi, Hiroshima Prefecture) for MOL Group company MOTENA-Sea, Ltd. MOTENA-Sea, Ltd.…
