Maersk Bets on Methanol — Orders One Feeder and Eight Large Dual Fuel Containerships

In February we posted about an announcement by A.P. Moller-Maersk, the largest container ship operator in the world, that it would launch the world’s first carbon-neutral cargo liner vessel in 2023 – seven years ahead of its initial 2030 target. Maersk’s … Continue reading

Hyundai/NorsePower Eco-Tanker Design — VLCC Powered by LNG, the Wind, and Cargo Vapor

Hyundai Heavy Industries, in a collaboration with Lloyd’s Register and Norsepower, has developed the design of an “Eco-Tanker,” a Very Large Crude Carrier (VLCC) with a unique propulsion system combining wind power with natural gas. The design also includes a … Continue reading