Gasum Conducts First LNG Bunker Deliveries in Travemünde, Germany

Finnish energy firm Gasum has achieved a significant milestone with its inaugural ship-to-ship LNG bunker deliveries in Travemünde, Germany, supplying LNG to two vessels owned by Swedish shipping company Wallenius Sol. This historic feat, which occurred on April 29 and 30, involved Gasum’s bunker vessel Coralius providing 700 mt of LNG to Wallenius Sol’s Baltic Enabler and Botnia Enabler. The successful operation, facilitated by collaborative efforts between various stakeholders including Wallenius Sol, Sirius Shipping, the Port of Lübeck, Sartori & Berger, and BowWave Consulting, marks a promising step forward for regular bunker operations in the Lübeck-Travemünde port. Wallenius Sols multi-fuel vessels, equipped to run on LNG, LBG, diesel, and synthetic diesel, signify a sustainable approach to maritime transport, enhancing efficiency and environmental responsibility in the industry.

Chemical Challenger Receives Green Award GHG Label for Wind Technology Innovation

The Chemical Challenger, a chemical tanker operated by Dutch shipping company Chemship, has made maritime history by becoming the first vessel to earn the prestigious Green Award GHG Label for CO2 reduction through wind technology. Equipped with Econowind’s revolutionary VentoFoil wind-assisted propulsion system, the 16,000-ton tanker underwent a groundbreaking retrofit, setting a new standard for sustainability in the industry. The installation of four 16-meter-high aluminium wind sails aims to slash the vessel’s CO2 emissions by 10% annually, equivalent to reducing approximately 850 tons of CO2 emissions per year. Jan Fransen, Executive Director of Green Award Foundation, hailed this milestone as a significant advancement in promoting sustainable shipping practices. Chemship CEO Niels Grotz expressed pride in the recognition, highlighting the companys commitment to environmental stewardship. Developed by Dutch firm Econowind, the VentoFoil system employs smart vacuum technology to amplify wind force, paving the way for substantial emissions reductions. The Chemical Challengers pioneering voyage signifies a major stride towards a cleaner, more sustainable future for the maritime industry.

LNG-fueled CMA CGM Greenland to welcome the Olympic flame in Marseille

The Olympic flame is set to make a majestic maritime entrance into Marseille aboard the LNG-fueled marvel, CMA CGM Greenland, as it joins over a thousand vessels in a grand nautical parade around the historic Belem on May 8. This 15,000 TEU containership, powered by liquefied natural gas, will proudly display the Paris 2024 logo on its containers, symbolizing its role in transporting equipment essential for the Olympic Flames journey through various French regions. As part of CMA CGM Groups commitment to the Paris 2024 Olympics, the vessel, alongside its sister ships, embodies a dedication to sustainable maritime practices. Moreover, CMA CGMs collaboration with Bpifrance to launch a €200 million fund underscores the companys proactive stance in accelerating the energy transition within the French maritime industry.

LNG-powered CMA CGM Ambition Named in South Korea

French shipping giant CMA CGM has celebrated the christening of its latest environmentally conscious vessel, CMA CGM Ambition, at Samsumg Heavy Industries’ shipyard in South Korea. Measuring 268 meters in length and 43 meters in width, this low-carbon-energy-ready ship joins the ranks of the companys 7,300 TEU fleet powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG). Notable counterparts in this fleet include CMA CGM Innovation, CMA CGM Legacy, and CMA CGM Endurance. This ceremony follows the recent introduction of LNG dual-fuel vessel CMA CGM Paraty into the fleet, constructed by Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding in China. In a move towards greener seas, CMA CGM, alongside public sector investment bank Bpifrance, has launched a €200 million fund aimed at expediting the energy transition within the French maritime sector. A substantial portion of this fund, €110 million in grants and €50 million in equity investments, is earmarked to support decarbonization initiatives among maritime firms. Additionally, €20 million is designated to assist French fishing companies in reducing their carbon footprint, while another €20 million grant will propel maritime research, paving the way for a sustainable future in the industry.