“K” LINE endowed research project with Rikkyo Educational Corporation on the on-board CO2 capturing system

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (“K” LINE) is pleased to announce that it has signed an agreement with Rikkyo Educational Corporation on an endowment type research project (the research project) entitled “Social Implementation of Future Marine Environmentally Harmonious Materials”. For the research...

https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/k-line-endowed-research-project-with-rikkyo-educational-corporation-on-the-on-board-co2-capturing-system/

The Ports of Valencia and Seville Advance Drone Integration in U-Space Under the European U-ELCOME Project

The European U-ELCOME project continues to make significant strides in integrating drones into European airspace through large-scale validation tests. Recently, the ports of Valencia and Seville in Spain have hosted key demonstrations showcasing the potential of U-space services to enhance...

https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/the-ports-of-valencia-and-seville-advance-drone-integration-in-u-space-under-the-european-u-elcome-project/

China’s First Methanol-Diesel Hybrid Vessel Reduces Shipping Pollution by Up to 99%

The “Min Hou” vessel, China’s first 130-type methanol-diesel dual-fuel container-bulk hybrid vessel, was invested in and built by Minsheng Industrial (Group) Co., Ltd. It recently completed its maiden voyage, arriving at Chongqing Guoyuan Port with 395 TEU containers. “The ‘Min Hou’ vessel...

https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/chinas-first-methanol-diesel-hybrid-vessel-reduces-shipping-pollution-by-up-to-99/

Russia extends gasoline export ban for six months, exempting producers, RIA reports

Russia has extended its gasoline export ban, with exemptions for producers, for six months starting in March, the state-run RIA news agency reported on Thursday, citing a source. At the moment, major oil companies are allowed to export gasoline but traders and resellers are banned from doing so,...

https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/russia-extends-gasoline-export-ban-for-six-months-exempting-producers-ria-reports/

MOL Invests in 13 Mari, Developer of Ripple-shaped ‘Flowsmart’ Elements- Moving to Create New GHG Reduction Solutions

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. announced that I it has invested in 13 Mari Ltd. (Representative: Chief Executive Officer Krassimir Fotev, Headquarters: U.S. (Note 1)), a developer of ripple-shaped “Flowsmart” elements (Note 2) that are retrofitted to ships’ hulls, with the goal of developing and...

https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/mol-invests-in-13-mari-developer-of-ripple-shaped-flowsmart-elements-moving-to-create-new-ghg-reduction-solutions/

US crude stockpiles rise, fuel draws down amid refinery maintenances, EIA says

U.S. crude oil stockpiles rose while gasoline and distillate inventories fell last week as seasonal maintenance at refineries led to lower processing, the Energy Information Administration said on Thursday. Crude inventories rose by 4.6 million barrels to 432.5 million barrels in the week ended...

https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/us-crude-stockpiles-rise-fuel-draws-down-amid-refinery-maintenances-eia-says/