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GTT has announced that it recently received orders from Korean shipyards Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries (HSHI) and Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) for the tank design of two new LNG carriers (LNGC).

MSC Cruises, which yesterday (22 July) published its 2020 Sustainability Report, has confirmed that it ‘remains on track to meet, or likely exceed, the target for 40% improvement in emissions intensity by 2030 compared to 2008’.

Dry bulk owner Berge Bulk has announced it has recently launched a pilot test on its vessel, Berge K2, to trial the maritime application of solar technology.

Kathrin Brost, DHL Global Forwarding’s Vice President, Global Head of GoGreen Program, wants to make the case for carbon insetting in shipping. As she explains to Bunkerspot: ‘What this world actually needs is a process which is as easy as offsetting but which helps to reduce CO2 emissions within the transport industry.’

Engine developer WinGD has celebrated the launch of what it claims is the first marine two-stroke engine to carry its own NOx abatement solution.

TotalEnergies and Technip Energies have agreed to jointly develop low-carbon solutions for LNG production and offshore facilities.

TMC Compressors (TMC) has been contracted to supply compressed air systems to four scrubber-equipped containerships to be built for Seaspan Corporation.

The Shaping the Future of Shipping conference will bring together leaders in shipping, energy, politics and finance to debate the challenges facing shipping on its route to decarbonisation.

Signalling its intention to build back momentum after all the COVID-19 disruptions, Carnival Corporation – the world's largest cruise company – has outlined its plans for restarting cruise vacations across its brands.

Safe Bulkers has entered into agreements for the acquisition of three Japanese dry-bulk 82,000 DWT Kamsarmax class vessels.