World’s largest LNG bunker vessel christened in Hamburg

The Kairos, the world’s largest LNG bunker supply vessel with a tank capacity of 7,500 cu.m, was officially christened in a ceremony held earlier today in Hamburg. Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer, who succeeded Angela

Offshore wind turbines

Eversource and Ørsted in new 50-50 offshore wind partnership

In yet another move in the development of offshore wind in the northeastern U.S., New England’s largest energy company, Eversource, has entered into a 50-50 partnership with global industry leader Ørsted for

Esben Poulsson

ICS: Sulfur cap a game changer, but bigger changes to come

“The 2020 global sulfur cap will be the regulatory game changer of the decade with profound implications for the economics of shipping,” says Esben Poulsson Chairman of the International Chamber of Shipping

Grimaldi chooses MAN B&W two strokes for new hybrid RO/RO generation

MAN Energy Solutions reports that the Naples headquartered Grimaldi Group has ordered MAN B&W two-stroke propulsion engine/turbocharger packages for its “Green 5th Generation” of hybrid RO/RO vessels. MAN Energy Solutions is to

T-AKE 7

Vigor wins $17 million MSC contract

Vigor Marine Inc., Portland, OR, has been awarded a $17,044,892 contract for a 75-calendar day shipyard availability for the regular overhaul and drydocking of USNS Carl Brashear (T-AKE 7). Work will include

VIDEO: All American Marine launches hybrid electric cat for Kitsap Transit

The All American Marine, Inc. (AAM) shipyard in Bellingham, WA has completed construction of what will be the first hybrid electric passenger ferry to operate on Puget Sound. Designed by Glosten, Seattle,

Innovative Z-Tech tug incorporates RAstar hullform

Designer Robert Allan Ltd has released some more technical details on the Mark E. Kuebler, the first in a series of ten innovative Z-Tech 30-80 tugs recently delivered by Gulf Island Shipyards

Algoma Central CEO steps down, COO steps up

There’s been a change at the top at St Catharines, Ontario, headquartered Algoma Central Corporation, the Canadian leader in Great Lakes and Seaway dry and liquid bulker operations that’s lately been making

Wärtsilä to deliver first short-sea shipping hybrid retrofit

Wärtsilä is to deliver the world’s first hybrid retrofit for a short-sea shipping vessel, Haugesund, Norway, headquartered Hagland Shipping’s general cargo vessel Hagland Captain. The Wärtsilä battery hybrid propulsion solution will significantly

ABS identifies key challenges with Ballast Water Management Systems

“As ships come into compliance with ballast water management requirements, it is important to consider some of the common system challenges and best practices for operating these systems,” says ABS Senior Vice

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