Shanghai to Develop Sustainable Marine Fuel Certification System
https://shipandbunker.com/news/apac/584407-shanghai-to-develop-sustainable-marine-fuel-certification-system

Shanghai has launched a new initiative to develop a sustainable fuel certification system for international shipping.

Fortescue’s mission to champion ammonia goes global
https://splash247.com/fortescues-mission-to-champion-ammonia-goes-global/

Mining giant Fortescue is on a worldwide campaign to reshape the future of maritime decarbonisation with its flagship vessel, the Fortescue Green Pioneer, at the helm of a push to establish green ammonia as the marine fuel of the future. From Southeast Asia to Western Europe and soon South America, the 75 m long offshore …

US LNG output declines in May from April’s record
https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/us-lng-output-declines-in-may-from-aprils-record/

U.S. liquefied natural gas output fell in May due to plant outages and maintenance at the country’s largest export facility, preliminary LSEG ship tracking data show. The U.S. is the world’s largest LNG exporter and monthly changes in production can impact global LNG prices. In May the U.S. exported 8.9 million metric tons of LNG, ...

Saudi Arabia cuts July oil prices to Asia to 4-year low after OPEC+ supply boost
https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/saudi-arabia-cuts-july-oil-prices-to-asia-to-4-year-low-after-opec-supply-boost/

Saudi Arabia, the world’s biggest oil exporter, cut its prices for Asian crude buyers close to the lowest level in four years on Wednesday, in what the market sees as the country’s attempt to regain market share. Saudi Arabia has pushed OPEC+ this year to raise its output targets ahead of schedule. OPEC+ has cited ...

Oil slips on US stockpile build, Saudi Arabia price cuts
https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/oil-slips-on-us-stockpile-build-saudi-arabia-price-cuts/

Oil edged lower on Thursday after a build in U.S. gasoline and diesel inventories and cuts to Saudi Arabia’s July prices for Asian crude buyers, with global economic uncertainty weighing on prices as well. Brent crude futures fell 1 cent to $64.85 a barrel at 0630 GMT. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude lost 11 cents, ...

Ecospray Amine-Based Tech Enables Up to 80% CO2 Capture
https://shipandbunker.com/news/world/337115-ecospray-amine-based-tech-enables-up-to-80-co2-capture

The firm says its technology enables existing ships to reduce their CO2 emissions economically.

HD Hyundai Mipo's New Tanker Design Promises Bunker Savings
https://shipandbunker.com/news/apac/323667-hd-hyundai-mipos-new-tanker-design-promises-bunker-savings

The company says the vessel design could deliver annual bunker fuel savings of up to 800 mt.

Port of Toulon Completes France's Largest Shore Power Installation with ABB
https://shipandbunker.com/news/emea/155941-port-of-toulon-completes-frances-largest-shore-power-installation-with-abb

The shore power facility supports multiple ship connections.

Wah Kwong Launches Venture Energy to Trade Clean Marine Fuels
https://shipandbunker.com/news/world/867068-wah-kwong-launches-venture-energy-to-trade-clean-marine-fuels

The new venture aims to ramp up cleaner bunker fuel supply, with methanol offers set to begin in 2026.

Allseas Takes Aim at Nuclear Power for Energy-Intensive Vessels
https://www.marinelink.com/news/allseas-takes-aim-nuclear-power-526517

Dutch offshore contractor Allseas has launched a five-year plan to design, develop and deploy a Small modular reactor (SMR) tailored for integration into offshore vessels and for onshore use.Building on 40 years of engineering expertise in the offshore energy industry…

DNV Gives Its Blessing to HD Hyundai Mipo’s Second-Gen LR2 Tanker Design
https://www.marinelink.com/news/dnv-gives-blessing-hd-hyundai-mipos-526520

DNV has issued an Approval in Principle (AiP) to HD Hyundai Mipo for a new second-generation LR2 tanker design featuring a hydraulically driven cargo pumping system from Framo.The new design has the potential to significantly enhance safety…

Dutch Firm Orders New Multi-Purpose Vessel for Subsea and Renewables Work
https://www.marinelink.com/news/dutch-firm-orders-new-multipurpose-vessel-526521

Van Wijngaarden Marine Services has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Kooiman Marine Group for the design and construction of a next-generation DP2 multi-purpose vessel (MPV).The 4716 MPV will incorporate the latest in IMO Tier III emissions and ULEV (Ultra Low Emission Vessel) compliance…

Propane Powers WBCT’s Port Tractor Fleet to 50% Fuel Savings
https://www.marinelink.com/news/propane-powers-wbcts-port-tractor-fleet-526526

Propane is a fossil fuel, but it is a clean fuel that is more easily adaptable to port and maritime operations as compared to most other non-conventional future fuel. Jim Bunsey, Senior Manager, Business Development, Propane Education Research Council (PERC)…

Höegh Evi, Aker BP Secure DNV Approval for Next-Gen CO2 Carrier
https://www.marinelink.com/news/hegh-evi-aker-bp-secure-dnv-approval-526527

Höegh Evi and Aker BP have secured an Approval in Principle (AiP) from DNV for a next-generation liquefied CO2 (LCO2) carrier.The vessel, developed in Norway by Höegh Evi, Aker BP and Moss Maritime, is designed to transport captured CO2 safely…

Germany’s CLI books MPP newbuild at Royal Bodewes
https://splash247.com/germanys-cli-books-mpp-newbuild-at-royal-bodewes/

German shipping and logistics group CLI has contracted a multipurpose (MPP) newbuilding at Dutch yard Royal Bodewes. The deal with an undisclosed value covers an 8,500 dwt unit that has been designed to feature advanced environmental and fuel efficiency technologies, including a methanol-ready main engine and an Eco Flettner rotor sail. Founded in 2012, Hamburg-based …