In the Netherlands, Offshore Energy reports Finnish fuel supply and distribution company NEOT has renewed its charter contracts with Terntank, extending agreements for six wind-assisted, methanol-ready vessels operating from NEOT/St1’s terminal in Gothenburg. This extension marks a continued partnership that began in 2013, with both companies committed to sustainability in maritime transport. NEOT, which became […]
In The Netherlands, Manifold Times reports OCI Global and TankMatch completed a green methanol bunkering operation for containership Eco Maestro, X-Press Feeders’ first dual-fuel methanol-powered vessel, at the Port of Rotterdam. The green methanol supplied by OCI Global was delivered with TankMatch’s barge, MTS Experience. The ECT Delta terminal at the Port of Rotterdam provided […]
In Qatar, Safety4Sea reports QatarEnergy is in advanced negotiations with three leading South Korean shipbuilders—HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering, Samsung Heavy Industries, and Hanwha Ocean— in a contract valued at approximately 9 trillion won ($6.6 billion) for up to 20 Q-Max LNG carriers. This potential order is part of QatarEnergy’s expansive LNG fleet growth […]
In Texas, NextDecade Corporation announced that its subsidiary, Rio Grande LNG Train 4, LLC, signed a $4.3 billion lump sum turnkey engineering, procurement, and construction contract with Bechtel Energy Inc. for the construction of Train 4 at the Rio Grande LNG Facility. The contract’s price validity extends through December 31, 2024. NextDecade estimates the total […]
In Germany, Offshore Energy reports German shipyard Meyer Werft has successfully floated out Disney Treasure, the second LNG-powered cruise ship for Disney Cruise Line. The vessel, featuring 1,240 cabins and a size of 144,000 GT, has left the building dock and is now berthed in the shipyard’s harbor. The final interior outfitting of the ship […]
In Norway, Höegh Autoliners announced taking delivery of the DNV equipped “ammonia ready” and “methanol ready” Höegh Aurora at a naming ceremony at China Merchants Heavy Industry’s yard in Jiangsu, China. The Höegh Aurora is the first in the pure car and truck carrier segment capable of operating on carbon-neutral ammonia. CEO Andreas Enger stated, […]
In California, The Port of Hueneme announced a collaboration with STAX Engineering to deploy an innovative emissions capture and control system featuring mobile floating barges that attach filters to vessel stacks, capturing harmful emissions like particulate matter and oxides of nitrogen directly at the source. In 2017, the Port of Hueneme became the first Port […]
In Canada, Veer announced the signing of a Letter of Intent with Fosen Shipyard to construct two wind-powered and hydrogen-assisted 152 TEU container vessels, with service to start in 2027. This collaboration marks a major advance in Veer’s ambition to launch the world’s first clean container ships capable of crossing oceans without emitting carbon. Danielle […]
In Denmark, Maersk announced their fleet renewal program continuation with the signing of newbuilding orders and time-charter contracts for 50-60 dual-fuel vessels capable of running on methanol or liquified bio-methane, totaling 800,000 TEU. The exact allocation of propulsion technologies will be determined based on future regulatory requirements and the availability of green fuels. This approach […]
In Sweden, ScanOcean and Vegoil have partnered to bunker B30-DMA fuel containing Swedish-produced Rapeseed Methyl Ester from Energifabriken at the port of Oskarshamn on the vessel “Key Fjord”. This collaboration aims to leverage RME as a renewable feedstock for marine fuel blends, marking a significant step toward sustainable shipping. The B30-DMA fuel, certified under ISCC-EU […]
