lng fuel

Stena Line Launches Its Fourth E-Flexer

Stena Line’s first new extended E-Flexer ferry has been launched at the CMI Jinling Weihai Shipyard in China, says an article published in Offshore Energy.

About the vessel

The Ro-Pax vessel, whose name is yet to be revealed, took to the water for the first time on 24 May. The vessel was ordered in 2018 and the delivery is expected in 2022.

The ferry is the fourth out of five next-generation E-Flexer vessels that are designed and built-in collaboration with the sister company Stena RoRo at the CMI...

https://mfame.guru/stena-line-launches-its-fourth-e-flexer/

Sovcomflot & Shell Milestone 150th LNG Fuelling 

Sovcomflot (SCF Group) and Shell performed a landmark 150th marine LNG fuelling operation for SCF’s ‘Green Funnel’ Aframax tankers, says a press release published on their website.

Safe operations

Since operations began in 2018, SCF’s ‘Green Funnel’ Aframaxes have taken over 62,000 tonnes of marine LNG fuel from Shell and all 150 operations were performed safely without incident, injury or loss of fuel.

The 150th operation

The 150th operation was performed by Korolev Prospect, on time charter to...

https://mfame.guru/sovcomflot-shell-milestone-150th-lng-fuelling/

LNG Hit With Clashes In IMO’s Decarbonization Pathway

  • The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has set up the decarbonization targets for shipping companies to achieve it before 2050.
  • But the ship owners are facing various challenges and making decisions to achieve the IMO targets.

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has sounded the gun in the race for decarbonisation , but there’s currently a debate raging at the starting line, says an article published in Splash247.

Searching Solutions

The objective is clear; reduce the shipping...

https://mfame.guru/lng-hit-with-clashes-in-imos-decarbonization-pathway/

CMA CGM announces order for 22 new box ships

Pictured: CMA CGM’s LNG-powered vessel, the Jacques Saade. Credit: CMA CGM.

The CMA CGM Group, a Shipping Australia member, recently announced a deal with shipbuilder CSSC Group. CMA CGM has placed an order for:

  • 6 LNG-powered containerships with a capacity of 13,000 TEUs (Twenty-foot equivalent unit),
  • 6 LNG-powered containerships with a capacity of 15,000 TEUs,
  • 10 VLSFO-powered containerships with a capacity of 5,500 TEUs

This order aims at accommodating market growth, the company said, adding...

https://www.shippingaustralia.com.au/cma-cgm-announces-order-for-22-new-box-ships/

World’s First LNG-Fuelled VLCC, TAT Approval

  • WinGD has completed a successful Type Approval Test (TAT) for their X82DF-1.0.
  • The 7-cylinder dual fuel engine will be the first to power a VLCC with LNG fuel, extending the benefits of WinGD’s X-DF technology into even more vessel segments.
  • With future-fuel flexibility, low-pressure X-DF engines continue to be chosen for new vessel segments as the benefits of LNG as fuel become the clear choice for shipowners wishing to invest in sustainability and fuel efficiency.

A recent WinGD news reveals...

https://mfame.guru/worlds-first-lng-fuelled-vlcc-tat-approval/

LNG Demand Rises As Ship Owners Directs To Pare Off Emissions

  • Though liquefied natural gas pollutes less than oil, the World Bank said it would likely play a limited role in decarbonizing the industry and recommended that countries avoid new public policy supporting its use.

  • But Natural gas-powered vessels are becoming more popular as a halfway measure as a search continues for non-carbon-based fuels.

According to an article published in The Wall Street Journal, the maritime industry, under growing pressure to reduce shipping’s carbon emissions, is...

https://mfame.guru/lng-demand-rises-as-ship-owners-directs-to-pare-off-emissions/

MOL Updates Its Version Of Environmental Strategy

According to an article published in Safety4sea, Japanese shipping company MOL revealed plans to further advance its environmental vision, shedding particular focus on achieving Net Zero GHG emissions through the group business to 2050.

Plan Announcements 

This was announced by the Group’s new President & CEO Takeshi Hashimoto, on the occasion of MOL Foundation Day, on 1st April, who informed of upgraded organizational structures in preparation for the next decade.

Starting with the environmental...

https://mfame.guru/mol-updates-its-version-of-environmental-strategy/

ClassNK Grants First Remote Survey Notation To Newbuilding

ClassNK has granted its Remote Survey (RMSV) notation for an LNG-fueled PCC operated by Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (“K”LINE), says a press release published on their website.

Remote Survey (RMSV) notation 

Leading Classification Society ClassNK has granted its Remote Survey (RMSV) notation for CENTURY HIGHWAY GREEN, an LNG-fueled PCC operated by Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (“K” LINE). 

This is the first vessel on ClassNK’s registry to be marked with RMSV notation at the time of delivery.

Guideline...

https://mfame.guru/classnk-grants-first-remote-survey-notation-to-newbuilding/

+ More
Join Our Newsletter
Enter your email to receive a weekly round-up of shipping news.
icon
By subscribing, you agree with our privacy policy and our terms of service.