Jan de Nul has ordered a next-generation rock installation vessel, the George W. Goethals, which will be equipped with ultra-low emission technology and engines capable of running on biofuel and methanol. The new vessel, which has a capacity of up to 37,000 tonnes, will primarily focus on projects in the energy sector. With many energy projects under development in the North Sea and Southeast Asia, these regions will be the focus of the vessel’s operational activity. The George W. Goethals will be the third rock installation vessel above 30,000 tonnes in Jan De Nul’s fleet.. Philippe Hutse, Director Offshore Energy […]

DHL Global Forwarding has signed an agreement with Hapag-Lloyd to reduce its Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by using second-generation biofuels. The three-year framework agreement will see the Hamburg-based liner shipping company use advanced biofuels, which were produced from waste and residue feedstocks, with the emissions reductions credited to DHL via a ‘book and claim’ approach. Hapag-Lloyd did not confirm the specific volumes committed under the deal, but indicated that a first order of 25,000 tonnes CO2e well-to-wake emission avoidance was completed in July as part of the agreement. The three-year deal follows an earlier project between the two […]

Physical marine fuel supplier Bunker One Sweden has announced the long-term charter of the chemical tanker Sagafjord, which is capable of handling both conventional and alternative fuels. The 2005-built vessel is entering service this month and will be primarily operated from Sweden and Denmark, the company said in a statement today (26 September). As a chemical tanker, Sagafjord is already able to transport biofuels and methanol, and can be adapted for ammonia with additional approvals, the bunker supplier indicated. ‘Customer expectations are evolving, and alternative fuels are gaining ground,’ said Petter Jonason, COO of Bunker One Sweden. ‘Flexibility is at […]