One of COSCO’s containerships has sought a port of refuge aborting a trans-Pacific crossing and returning to South Korea. Early indications are that the vessel encountered a Pacific storm which is believed to have caused an overboard loss of containers as well as a collapse...
Norwegian naval architect and ship design firm LMG Marin, part of Sembcorp Marine Ltd, has secured a contract to design the world’s first green ammonia-fuelled tanker, the MS Green Ammonia. The post...
Singapore is cementing its position as a Far East maritime powerhouse with the announcement that the first two berths at its futuristic Tuas Port will commence operation this month. Officials said the reclamation works for the first phase of the $20 billion facility have been completed, paving...
The European Clean Hydrogen Alliance has identified a pipeline of over 750 projects that European industry is undertaking to roll out the hydrogen economy on a large scale in Europe. The post In...
Samsung Heavy Industries has found a buyer for an unwanted high-spec drillship that was canceled three years ago. Long-defunct driller Ocean Rig ordered the ultradeepwater drillship Ocean Rig Crete back in 2014, with delivery scheduled in three years. When oil prices plummeted in 2015, the company delayed...
ClassNK has added the world’s first liquefied hydrogen carrier built by Japanese corporation Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KHI) to its register. The post ClassNK adds world’s 1st liquefied hydrogen...
Taiwan has achieved a major milestone in its offshore wind power ambitions after the first turbine at the Yunlin offshore wind farm went live with a capacity of 8 MW. French energy and gas giant TotalEnergies announced the commencement of electricity generation from the windfarm, which...
Japanese shipping company NYK Line has placed its first order for a liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and liquefied ammonia gas (NH3) carrier powered by LPG fuel at compatriot shipbuilding company...
[By Bradley Perrett] First, ditch the notion of building in Adelaide. Construction in Australia is the single factor that cripples Australia’s plan to acquire at least eight nuclear-powered submarines. It’s the sole reason why delivery of the first boat to the Royal Australian Navy probably can’t occur...
Hong Kong-based dry bulk shipping company Pacific Basin has launched its PB Carbon Neutral Voyage Programme as part of its broader decarbonization strategy. The post Pacific Basin rolls out...
