The design is aimed at making ship-to-ship LNG bunkering of cruise vessels safer and more flexible, with modifications to improve visibility during operations.
GAIL, Deendayal Port Authority and DNV will explore the infrastructure, supply chain and safety framework needed to develop LNG bunkering at the Indian port.
Former DFDS CEO Torben Carlsen has joined Ofiniti as Chair as the maritime technology company targets further international growth in the bunkering sector.
German shipowner Leonhardt & Blumberg has fitted its first newbuild with Econowind VentoFoils, targeting around 10% additional thrust and corresponding fuel and emissions savings.
Axpo and Vitol have completed the first LNG bunkering operation at Civitavecchia, adding Italy’s biggest cruise port to the country’s expanding LNG refuelling network.
Portsmouth International Port has used its shore power system to supply two vessels at the same time, including its first commercial cruise ship connection.
A four-ship newbuild programme in Japan is set to feature WinGD methanol dual-fuel propulsion following the successful testing of the first engine for the series.