The LNG bunkering vessel Kaguya, the first LNG bunkering vessel to operate in Japan, has now undertaken 200 ship-to-ship fuel deliveries in Mikawa Bay in Japan. Kaguya is operated by Central LNG Shipping Japan Corporation and Central LNG Marine Fuel Japan Corporation, which are joint venture companies in which Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (“K” LINE), JERA Global Energy Solutions, Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha and Toyota Tsusho Corporation have invested “K” LINE has operated a bunkering business for LNG-fuelled vessels in the Chubu region through joint venture companies since October 2020. Image: “K” LINE

Data from the Maritime Battery Forum (MBF) Ship Registry shows that the number of vessels in operation and on order which feature battery installations now exceeds 2,000 and represents 2.4 GWh of battery capacity. According to the MBF, 68% of these vessels operate as hybrids, using a battery in combination with another energy source such as a diesel engine or hydrogen fuel cell. Plug-in hybrid vessels represent 13% of the fleet and 18% are purely electric. Over recent years, the average installed capacity has steadily grown to approximately 1.5 MWh per ship. Passenger vessels account for the largest segment, at […]

HD Hyundai Marine Solutions has agreed terms to buy Goltens Worldwide, a company which provides engine and turbine services, machining and energy control solutions, and environmental and sustainability compliance solutions. The parties did not disclose a transaction value, but the deal is expected to close in the late fourth quarter of 2026 or early first quarter of 2027. Following completion, Goltens will continue to operate as an independent service provider and its global network of service centres and field engineering teams are described as having strong synergies with HMS. ‘This agreement creates an exciting opportunity to build on the strengths […]