The business of shipping gas is ushering in a once-in-a-generation transformation with new energy tradelanes emerging requiring new ship types. Delegates attending this year’s annual Gastech exhibition in Houston have been able to get a glimpse of what gas shipping’s future might look like with shipyards hosting glossy mega stands and announcing many design approvals. …
Milan-listed product tanker owner and operator d’Amico International Shipping (DIS) has clinched a new charter deal for one of its MR2 vessels. The Carlos di Mottola-led company has fixed the unnamed tanker to “a reputable counterparty” for two years, starting at the end of September. The rate was not disclosed, but DIS said it was …
CMB.TECH and Dutch shipbuilder Damen have signed an agreement to collaborate on hydrogen-powered ASD Tugs. These tugs will use CMB.TECH’s dual-fuel hydrogen technology and be built by Damen. The collaboration entails work on four initial vessels. Classification society Lloyd’s Register has already awarded CMB.TECH and Damen with approval in principle for the hydrogen solution …