Methanol

METHANOL

METHANOL

MAN Energy Solutions has announced the successful methanol retrofit of the main engine aboard the ‘Maersk Halifax’, transforming it into a dual-fuel MAN B&W ME-LGIM unit.

9th December 2024

MAN ES completes methanol retrofit for Maersk Halifax

9th December 2024

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

Methanol, a rising star among alternative fuels, is gaining momentum as ports and vessels adapt to its use, says Steve Bee, VPS group commercial director.

3rd December 2024

VPS sees methanol gain traction in the market

3rd December 2024

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

MAN Energy Solutions has secured multiple orders for its MAN B&W G95ME-LGIM Mk 10.5 methanol engines for a series of very large container vessels (VLCV).

1st November 2024

MAN sees demand for methanol grow

1st November 2024

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

Time is running out to get involved in this year’s Motorship Propulsion and Future Fuels (PFF) event which is taking place in Hamburg next month from 19-21 November. It is the 45th PFF…

15th October 2024

Time is running out to attend this year’s Motorship Propulsion and Future Fuels

15th October 2024

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

Deltamarin is partnering with ESL Shipping to develop innovative methanol-fuelled multipurpose vessels for a wide range of needs and routes.

9th October 2024

Flexible methanol-fuelled vessels partnership

9th October 2024

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

South Korean shipbuilder HD Hyundai Mipo Dockyard (HMD) has confirmed the cancellation of a major construction contract with French shipping start-up Zephyr & Boree.

30th September 2024

Zephyr and Boree cancels innovative boxship order

30th September 2024

INTERVIEWS

INTERVIEWS

Auramarine celebrated its 50th anniversary this month, the same month it launched its ammonia fuel supply system (FSS). We spoke to the company’s CEO John Bergman (pictured) about both milestones.

27th September 2024

The Motorship meets Auramarine’s CEO John Bergman

27th September 2024

VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

Wallenius Wilhelmsen has announced that four of its twelve Shaper Class vessels on order from Jinling Shipyard will be upsized, making them reportedly the largest pure car and truck carriers ever built.

25th September 2024

Upsizing creates world’s largest PCTCs

25th September 2024

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & LUBRICANTS

The future fuels to be used by the maritime industry is hotly debated as waves of regulation look to enforce decarbonisation in the sector. In the 2-stroke market, the largest players have…

18th September 2024

WinGD’s “focus on ammonia” in future fuel race

18th September 2024

VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

The decarbonisation of inland shipping remains a significant challenge due to the long operational lifespan of vessels and the high power demands for transport. However, the Methanol for Shipping project is making…

17th September 2024

Methanol for Shipping Project breaks new ground in inland shipping

17th September 2024