Coast Guard News
July 27, 2021
German engine manufacturer MAN Energy Solutions has won an order to supply "the world’s first, low-speed, dual-fuel engine to run on methanol within the container segment."
The post MAN bags engine order for Maersk’s methanol-fueled boxship appeared first on Offshore Energy.
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July 27, 2021
German engine manufacturer MAN Energy Solutions has won an order to supply "the world’s first, low-speed, dual-fuel engine to run on methanol within the container segment."
The post MAN bags engine order for Maersk’s methanol-fueled boxship appeared first on Offshore Energy.
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July 27, 2021
China's state-owned shipping company Shandong Shipping Corporation has placed an order for two 85,000-dwt bulk carriers to be built at Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Co. (DSIC).
The post Shandong Shipping orders Kamsarmax duo at DSIC appeared first on Offshore Energy.
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July 27, 2021
South Korea’s Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) plans to test out a maiden transoceanic voyage in a self-operated very large liquefied natural gas carrier (LNGC).
The post Hyundai Heavy to attempt unmanned maiden ocean trip in very large LNGC appeared first on Offshore Energy.
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July 27, 2021
Taiwanese dry bulker owner Wisdom Marine has inked a deal for the purchase of four dry bulk carriers worth $116 million.
The post Wisdom Marine buys four bulk carriers for $116M appeared first on Offshore Energy.
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July 27, 2021
Korean shipyards Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) and Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries (HSHI) have ordered GTT tank design of six new LNG carriers (LNGCs).
The post GTT gets tank design order for 6 LNGCs from Korean shipyards appeared first on Offshore Energy.
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July 27, 2021
UK-based oil and gas major BP and the Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping have signed a partnership agreement to work on the development of new alternative fuels and low carbon solutions for the shipping industry.
The post BP joins Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center appeared first on Offshore Energy.
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July 27, 2021
Japanese shipping heavyweight Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) has signed an agreement with compatriots Oshima Shipbuilding and Iknow Machinery to jointly research and develop mounting sails on ships’ cargo handling cranes and similar equipment.
The post MOL to develop energy-saving sail to boost ship propulsion appeared first on Offshore Energy.
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July 26, 2021
UK-based dry bulk shipping company Taylor Maritime Investments has raised $75 million through the issue of new ordinary shares to acquire up to six Handysize dry bulk vessels.
The post Taylor Maritime raises $75 million to buy up to 6 Handies appeared first on Offshore Energy.
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July 26, 2021
UK-based dry bulk shipping company Taylor Maritime Investments has raised $75 million through the issue of new ordinary shares to acquire up to six Handysize dry bulk vessels.
The post Taylor Maritime raises $75 million to buy up to 6 Handies appeared first on Offshore Energy.
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July 26, 2021
The Cruise Division of Swiss shipping major MSC Group has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Italian shipbuilding major Fincantieri and energy infrastructure operator Snam to examine requirements for the industry's "first hydrogen-powered cruise ship."
The post MSC, Fincantieri team up for 1st hydrogen-fueled cruise ship appeared first on Offshore Energy.
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July 26, 2021
The Cruise Division of Swiss shipping major MSC Group has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Italian shipbuilding major Fincantieri and energy infrastructure operator Snam to examine requirements for the industry's "first hydrogen-powered cruise ship."
The post MSC, Fincantieri team up for 1st hydrogen-fueled cruise ship appeared first on Offshore Energy.
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July 26, 2021
One of the major ports in Texas, the Port of Galveston, has announced its plans to make long-term changes to its operations as part of new environmental programs.
The post Port of Galveston to “greenify” operations with new eco-programs appeared first on Offshore Energy.
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July 26, 2021
Marine research organization ProMare has performed repairs and improvements on the Mayflower Autonomous Ship (MAS400) that was forced to stop its transatlantic voyage due to "a small mechanical problem."
The post AI-driven robot ship Mayflower prepares to sail again appeared first on Offshore Energy.
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July 26, 2021
Russia plans on building LNG-powered icebreakers to serve the Arctic Sea route.
The post Russia returns to plans for first batch of LNG-powered icebreakers appeared first on Offshore Energy.
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July 26, 2021
South African port operator Transnet has identified and isolated the source of IT disruption that halted the operations at its container terminals.
The post Transnet finds source of cyber threat at South African ports appeared first on Offshore Energy.
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July 26, 2021
Norwegian ferry operator Norled has taken delivery of "the world's first liquid hydrogen-powered ferry", MF Hydra.
The post World’s 1st hydrogen-powered ferry delivered appeared first on Offshore Energy.
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July 23, 2021
Renewable electricity has been a remarkable success over the past 20 years, but the same cannot be said for other energy uses. However, the global energy transition trend stands to change this as witnessed in a week behind us by a number of collaborative initiatives launched to address the challenge of decarbonisation in heating, energy storage, and transportation sectors.... [Read More]
July 23, 2021
Renewable electricity has been a remarkable success over the past 20 years, but the same cannot be said for other energy uses. However, the global energy transition trend stands to change this as witnessed in a week behind us by a number of collaborative initiatives launched to address the challenge of decarbonisation in heating, energy storage, and transportation sectors.... [Read More]
July 23, 2021
Renewable electricity has been a remarkable success over the past 20 years, but the same cannot be said for other energy uses. However, the global energy transition trend stands to change this as witnessed in a week behind us by a number of collaborative initiatives launched to address the challenge of decarbonisation in heating, energy storage, and transportation sectors.... [Read More]