PROMAN STENA NAMES METHANOL-FUELLED TANKER PAIR
Proman Stena Bulk, the joint venture between tanker company Stena Bulk and methanol producer Proman, has formally christened ‘Stena Provident’ and ‘Stena Progressive’, the final two vessels in its initial six-strong methanol-fuelled tanker...
SCANDLINES LAUNCHES ZERO EMISSION FREIGHT FERRY
Scandlines’ new zero direct emissions freight ferry, to be named ‘Futura’ when it enters service in 2024, has been traditionally launched from the Turkish Cemre Shipyard. The ship is now moored at Cemre’s outfitting quay, where much of the remaining work...
COULD SYNTHETIC OILS BE RESPONSIBLE FOR SEAL FAILURES?
Latest research by Norwegian marine insurer Gard looks into the potential hidden costs of synthetic Environmentally Acceptable Lubricants (EALs). According to Gard, far-reaching financial and environmental consequences can result when a propeller shaft seal failure...
STOLT ORDERS SIX + SIX METHANOL-READY TANKERS
Stolt-Nielsen subsidiary Stolt Tankers has reached an agreement with Wuhu Shipyard to build six 38,000 dwt stainless steel parcel tankers for delivery between 2026 and 2028, with additional options for a further six newbuildings. The ships, designed by FKAB of Sweden,...
ECOCHLOR JOINS CARBON CAPTURE COLLABORATIVE PARTNERSHIP
Ecochlor, serving as the global sales representation for Sinotech, has negotiated the collaboration with Diana Shipping, which includes the intended installation of a Sinotech scrubber and CCS system onboard one of Diana Shipping’s capesize dry bulk carriers, the...
SWEDEN AND GERMANY EXPLORE GREEN CORRIDOR
How a functioning, more environmentally friendly supply chain can be successfully implemented was demonstrated recently by the Port of Gothenburg, Stena Line, the Port of Kiel and the Port of Hamburg as organizers and others at the ‘Green transport corridors...
IMO’s GreenVoyage2050 LAUNCHES ALTERNATIVE FUELS GLOSSARY
A new simplified glossary that supports the industry to gain a better understanding of the terminologies and phraseologies used in life cycle assessments (LCA) and sustainability criteria relating to alternative marine fuels has been launched. The free-to-access...
ClassNK ENDORSES BLUE VISBY GHG SOLUTION
ClassNK has granted its Innovation Endorsement for Products and Solutions to an emissions-saving solution developed by industry consortium Blue Visby Services. The company describes Blue Visby Solution as a multilateral platform for reducing shipping GHG emissions by...