Eastern Pacific Shipping’s first LNG-fueled Newcastlemax bulk carrier in an order of 13 ABS-Classed vessels, has recently taken on its first load of LNG bunker fuel at Singapore. The 209,936 DWT dual-fuel vessel, Mount Tourmaline, was built by Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., China, and delivered to EPS on January 28, 2022. Captain Anil Singh, EPS Chief Operating Officer said: “Our fleet of dual-fuel LNG Newcastlemax vessels will play a major role in our decarbonization efforts and the industry’s energy transition. These ships prove that significant emission reduction is available today when like-minded partners work together. “This milestone LNG bunkering in Singapore marks the start of a new era in global dry bulk shipping. It also represents the strong partnership and aligned values between EPS and ABS. We are pleased to work alongside ABS as we continue to find innovative ...
The Norwegian Defence Material Agency (NDMA) has just signed a contract with Navantia to implement technical support for the future modernization of the Fridtjof Nansen Class (F-310) that Navantia designed and built for the Norwegian Navy between 2000 and 2011. As part of the Scope of the Contract, Navantia will perform a Configuration Audit of the Fridtjof Nansen Class Frigates in order to integrate in the design documentation all the modifications and relevant changes conducted by NDMA on the Frigates since they left the Spanish shipyard. After the delivery of the frigates between 2006 and 2011, Navantia signed an agreement in 2013 with the Norwegian Logistics Agency for Defense (NDLO), a FOTS agreement (Follow on Technical Support) to support the Nansen class frigates life cycle. As part of such Agreement, Navantia has provided specific Maintenance and through life services support ...
Northern Xplorer AS (NX) announces the launch of its new zero-emission luxury cruise ship that aims to open the door to unique communities, natural attractions and experiences in the Nordic countries. A new type of cruise ship offering diverse experiences for those interested in responsible travel with a minimal footprint. Off the beaten track Northern Xplorer will offer the opportunity to travel “off the beaten track”, connecting passengers to unique places in the Nordic countries in a personal way. NX marks a new direction in sustainable cruising for thoughtful travellers, and its future expansion will provide a gateway to other European destinations, both coastal and inland waterways. In Norway, new government regulations coming into force from 2026 will make the elimination of emissions mandatory in the World Heritage Sites of Geirangerfjord and Nærøyfjord. This means the disappearance of the most ...
The first methanol-powered pilot transport vessel has been launched through the Fastwater project, a consortium of European leaders in maritime research and technology to demonstrate the feasibility of new-build methanol-powered vessels. One of the Swedish Maritime Administration’s (SMA) pilot boats, launched ahead of schedule, has been converted to run on methanol by the GreenPilot project. The 120 SE, which is 14.4 metres long and 4.6 metres wide, is powered by a single methanol-powered engine. It has a fixed-blade propeller and the compression-ignition Methanol-MD97 engine, which has a performance similar to that of diesel. Engine power reaches 415 kW at 2,100 rpm. Developed by Swedish shipping services provider ScandiNAOS, the MD97 engine meets IMO Tier III requirements without aftertreatment and is expected to reduce NOx by 75%. Both this vessel and its engine have been developed together with Lloyd’s Register and ...