In Greece, World Fuel Services announced that Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings has carried out one of the first commercial biofuel bunkerings for a cruise vessel in Greece, with Norwegian Viva receiving a waste-based marine fuel blend in Piraeus. Coordinated by World Fuel, in collaboration with Greek supplier EKO, the delivery highlights how international cooperation is […]
In Greece, Coffeeco Upgrade SA, a company converting coffee waste into products like makeup and bioplastics, has raised €715,000 in the first close of a €1 million seed round. Funds will be used to expand operations across Europe and the United States and to scale both its flagship Auraskin product line and other circular innovation. […]
In the UK, Fuel Cells Works reported that the European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a $116.4 million Greek measure to support Motor Oil Hellas, a Greek refinery company, to produce renewable hydrogen. The measure will contribute to the decarbonization of the mobility and industrial sectors and will help kick-start the hydrogen […]
In Greece, Italgas has envisaged a total investment of €1 billion in Greece as part of the Group’s 2024-2030 Strategic Plan. This program will be executed by its subsidiary Enaon, focusing on four main pillars to support Greece’s ongoing ecological transition: v Methanization of areas not yet connected to the gas distribution network and contributing […]
In Greece, Proto Thema reports in a significant development, the Houthi rebels have agreed to a temporary ceasefire to allow the safe towage of the severely compromised MV Sounion, a Greek-owned oil tanker, to a secure port. The decision came after intense diplomatic efforts involving the European Union and Iranian officials, highlighting a rare moment […]
In Greece, Capital-Executive Ship Management Corp. took delivery of four new 2,862 TEU container vessels equipped with Alternative Marine Power, also know as ‘shore power’, SOx exhaust gas cleaning systems, and are configured for future liquified natural gas adaptation. Built by HD Hyundai Mipo Dockyard Co. Ltd. in South Korea, the vessels incorporate optimized hull […]
In Greece, Reuters reports that salvage operations have confirmed the sinking of the Greek-owned bulk carrier, M/V Tutor, after it was attacked by Yemen’s Houthi militants in the Red Sea on June 12. The ship, flagged under Liberia, was struck by missiles and an explosive-laden boat, leading to severe water intake. Two salvage vessels dispatched […]
In Greece, Metis announced research with Laskaridis Shipping Co., and the Cambridge Centre for Advanced Research and Education in Singapore (CARES) will deploy data collection and modeling to chart a realistic course towards a low-carbon future for the maritime industry. This project aims to address the elusive real-world impacts of various low-carbon fuels, crucial for […]
In Greece, TEN Ltd. announced the delivery of six eco-friendly vessels since the start of 2024. The latest additions, including the Dual-Fuel LNG LR2 product tankers “Ithaki DF,” “Chios DF,” and “DF Montmartre,” signal the company’s commitment to green growth. This fleet expansion is complemented by the arrival of the 2023-built “DF Mystras,” the 2018-built […]
In Greece, from June 3-7, Athens will host shipping exhibition Posidonia 2024 at the Athens Metropolitan Expo. The event will feature over 65 seminars and conferences, engaging top industry leaders in discussions critical to the future of maritime affairs. A highlight of the week is the “Greener Shipping Summit 2024,” organized by Newsfront/Naftiliaki and backed […]
