The Grande Istanbul, the fourth in a series of seven ammonia-ready Pure Car & Truck Carriers (PCTCs), was christened at a ceremony in Shanghai on 28 November, and the vessel will soon undertake her maiden voyage on Grimaldi’s East Asia-Persian Gulf service. Construction of the seven vessels is being shared between the SWS (Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding Company Limited) and CSTC (China Shipbuilding Trading Company Limited) shipyards, which are both part of China State Shipbuilding Corporation Limited (CSSC). The Grande Istanbul is equipped with a state-of-the-art electronic engine, which complies with international limits for CO₂, NOx, and SOx emissions. The vessel […]

Finnish technology company Auramarine has secured a contract to deliver methanol fuel supply systems for three RoPax ships ordered by ferry operator Finnlines. The three newbuild ‘Hansa Superstar’ vessels will be built at China Merchants Weihai Shipyard and are scheduled for delivery in 2028 and 2029. They will be operated between Finland and Germany. The ships will feature multi-fuel engines capable of running on methanol, as well as a high-efficiency propeller design, shore power connectivity and waste heat recovery systems. ‘We are pleased to collaborate with Auramarine in equipping our next-generation vessels with advanced methanol fuel supply systems,’ said Juha […]

Global consultancy Ricardo is partnering with the Port of Huelva to identify and promote green shipping corridors as a mechanism for maritime decarbonisation. In a statement issued today (2 December), Ricardo said it intends to identify at least five green shipping corridors into the southern Spanish port. In addition, it will seek to identify improvements to port operations and infrastructure, recommend low-carbon logistics, and advise on regulations and development actions with official bodies. The consultancy will also design a phased roadmap and action plans for public and private entities for these green shipping corridors. ‘We are delighted to be working […]