Idemitsu Kosan Co. is working with Kanematsu Corporation and Kanematsu Co. to produce and deliver a heavy fuel oil and fatty acids methyl ester (FAME) blended fuel for shipping, with the expectation that supply volumes could reach 5,000 tonnes by March 2026. Under the scope of the collaboration, the companies will use the onshore tanks and offshore loading equipment at Kanematsu Yuso’s Kokura Oil Tank Terminal in Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture. Using biofuel blending tanks, Kanematsu Yuso will blend FAME procured by Kanematsu with heavy oil supplied by Idemitsu Kosan. The FAME-blended biofuel will be delivered offshore to bunker ocean-going […]

Spinergie has informed ship.energy that the bulk cargo operator SMT Shipping is using its Smart Fleet Management (SFM) system to reduce crew workload and enhance onboard data accuracy for better operational and emissions reporting. In a statement sent to ship.energy yesterday (8 December), Spinergie said that about 30 SMT Shipping vessels are now operating with the system. Jack Madden, UK Team Lead – Client Success at Spinergie, commented: ‘Our everyday mission is to solve the major pain points faced by owners and operators. One of their most persistent challenges is the significant time crews spend on reporting tasks, especially reporting […]

Global towage provider Svitzer and Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) have signed a shipbuilding agreement for four battery-electric e26-metre electric TRAnsverse (TRAnsverse 2600e) tugs. The agreement, announced today (8 December), confirms a Letter of Intent signed in October at India Maritime Week and marks the move from intent to a contracted new build agreement. Under the agreement, CSL will build a minimum of four battery-electric TRAnsverse 2600e tugs for Svitzer, with an option for up to four additional vessels. ‘This contract with Cochin Shipyard for our next series of electric TRAnsverse tugs reflects our commitment to Make in India and to […]