In The Netherlands, Offshore Energy reports HJ Shipbuilding & Construction signed a $429 million contract with a European shipowner to build four 7,900 TEU methanol-ready containerships, each 272 meters long, at its Yeongdo Shipyard in Busan, with deliveries starting in 2026. The ships, designed for speed and sustainability, will feature scrubbers to meet International Maritime […]
In South Korea, Gyeonggi LPG Sales Association, Korea DME Association, Dawon F&C, and Biofriends Co., Ltd. held a business agreement ceremony at Biofriends Co., Ltd. DME Plant 2 for a demonstration pilot supply project for LPG-12%DME mixed raw material to enter the aerosol and domestic LPG fuel market. Through this agreement, the existing aerosol market […]
In South Korea, an increasing focus on environmental sustainability, researchers are seeking ways to improve the biodegradability and mechanical properties of bioplastics, particularly polylactic acid (PLA). A recent study by researchers at the Center for Bio-based Chemistry, Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology published in the Journal of Bioresources and Bioproducts, presents a promising approach […]
In the UK, The Loadstar reports HMM, South Korea’s leading carrier, is set to install onboard carbon capture and storage systems on vessels too young to scrap, a move revealed by HMM director Kim Min-kang at a recent eco-friendly shipping seminar. Director Kim noted that even when new ships equipped with LNG or methanol dual-fuel […]
In South Korea, shipbuilder Hanwha Ocean and the Singapore-based Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonization announced a five-year strategic partnership aimed at advancing low- and zero-carbon solutions in the maritime sector. The collaboration will focus on alternative fuels, energy efficiency technologies, and onboard carbon capture, marking GCMD’s first partnership with a South Korean shipbuilder. The alliance […]
In South Korea, HD Hyundai Heavy Industries has successfully developed the world’s first high-pressure direct injection ammonia dual-fuel engine, the ‘H22CDF-LA,’ receiving key certifications from major global classification societies. The engine, designed to run on carbon-free ammonia, was tested from September 30 to October 2, 2024, at HD HHI’s Engine Techno Center in Ulsan, South […]
In Florida, The Maritime Executive reports South Korean shipbuilder HD Hyundai, in collaboration with American Bureau of Shipping, unveiled autonomous safety technology to enhance crew safety aboard ammonia-fueled vessels by reducing human presence in hazardous areas through remote propulsion control and automated monitoring systems. The new “Unmanned Engine Room” concept addresses the inherent dangers of […]
In the Netherlands, Offshore Energy reports HD Hyundai Marine Solution, along with several affiliated South Korean companies, has received Approval in Principle from classification society DNV for its onboard carbon capture and storage retrofit design. The joint industry project tested the technology on a 15,000 TEU ultra-large containership running on liquefied natural gas. The system […]
In South Korea, The Korea Economic Daily reports SK Energy will launch the country’s first sustainable aviation fuel production line next month using a co-processing method that blends bio-materials like used cooking oil with petroleum, addressing rising global demand for cleaner aviation fuel and stricter regulations. This method allows SAF production without significant changes to […]
In South Korea, HMM announced plans to invest KRW 14.4 trillion into sustainable initiatives by 2030 as part of its strategy to become a global leader in eco-friendly shipping. This investment will focus on acquiring 70 low-carbon vessels, designed to meet global environmental regulations and drive the company’s transition towards carbon neutrality by 2045. These […]
