LR: LNG strengthens role in cleaner shipping
Lloyd’s Register (LR) has released its latest "Fuel for thought: LNG" report, offering a data-driven assessment of LNG’s evolving role as a fuel in transition for the shipping industry. The order book continues to grow while developments in reducing methane slip make...
Heerema’s Sleipnir will head Down Under for Ichthys LNG contract
INPEX has selected Heerema Marine Contractors for the transport and installation of the 4800-metric-tonne Ichthys LNG Booster Compression Module. Heerema's semi-submersible crane vessel Sleipnir will install the module on the Ichthys Explorer Central Processing...
WSC presents zero-carbon shipping pathways and asks IMO to take charge
The World Shipping Council (WSC), the lobbying group of the container liners and ro-ro carriers, has revealed its six critical pathways to zero-carbon shipping. The organisation now wants the IMO to provide the necessary regulatory framework that supports innovation...
Wagenborg’s Alaskaborg causes 30,000-litre oil spill
While sailing southeast of Newfoundland in heavy weather on Thursday 10 February, an emergency bilge operation of the Alaskaborg's cargo hold resulted in the unintentional outflow of an oily water bilge. Different media report the spill involves some 30,000 litres of...
Flagships’ hydrogen powered river barge Zulu 06 on its way to France
What is said to be the world's first hydrogen powered cargo vessel has left the shipyard in Romania and is on its way to France. Once the Zulu 06 arrives in Le Havre, the hydrogen equipment from ABB and Ballard will be installed. The Flagships' river barge is to start...
Damen’s second Marine Aggregate Dredger 3500 enters service
The second vessel of Damen’s new Marine Aggregate Dredger (MAD) 3500 class has completed its sea trials. As of January 2022, the Hanson Thames entered service with its owner, Hanson UK, a supplier of building materials to the UK market, replacing an obsolete vessel....
Heesen Yachts begins construction of 57-metre Project Akira (with VIDEO)
Heesen Yachts has officially begun construction of YN 20457, Project Akira, at the Oss shipyard on February 9. The 57-metre yacht is the first in a new class of high-speed aluminium yachts. Delivery is scheduled for spring 2024. At 57 metres, with an enclosed volume...
Line throwing device/rocket inserted upside down
The Nautical Institute's latest Mars Report describes how an officer discovered how the rockets inside a line throwing device were inserted upside down. According to the Institute this shows the importance of inspection of basic equipment, as the the devices were...
FPS joins Flagships project to realise second hydrogen inland container ship
Future Proof Shipping (FPS) has joined Flagships, a European innovation project, to bring the shipping company’s second zero-emission inland container vessel, the FPS Waal, to Europe’s waterways. Collaborative operations are set to commence this year with the vessel...
Maersk revenue hits all-time high in 2021
In 2021, Maersk's revenue was up 55 per cent to USD 61.8 billion, while EBITDA tripled to USD 24 billion. Maersk speaks of an exceptional year and says the record earnings allow the company to make strategic long-term investments into decarbonisation and logistics...
Dutch maritime universities of applied sciences launch joint research platform
Maritime Institute Willem Barentsz (MIWB), the HZ University of Applied Sciences, Hogeschool van Amsterdam and Rotterdam Mainport Institute/Hogeschool Rotterdam have joined forces to establish a platform for maritime applied research. This platform will intensify...
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