Tag: world’s first

The UK has welcomed the world’s first dual-fuelled ammonia-powered vessel to its shores, marking an important step forward in maritime decarbonisation.

Trafigura and CF Industries have announced the completion of the first co-loaded ammonia and propane shipment operation of its kind.

HD KSOE announced on 14 January that it obtained AiP for its vacuum insulation technology for liquefied hydrogen storage tanks.

Shanghai Port became the first in the world to reach the annual container throughput to 50 million TEUs on 22 December. 

MAN Energy Solutions announced the successful retrofit of the main engine of the ‘Maersk Halifax’ to a dual-fuel MAN B&W ME-LGIM unit.

Wallenius Marine is conducting advanced wind tunnel tests in Gothenburg to develop the world’s first wind-powered Pure Car and Truck Carrier (PCTC) vessel, with wind speeds of up to 250 km/h.

Tsuneishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. has launched the world’s first 65,700 metric tons methanol dual-fuel bulk carrier.

On September 26, 2024, the Northern Lights CO2 transport and storage facility in Øygarden, near Bergen, officially opened, marking a significant milestone as the world's first cross-border CO2 transport and storage facility.

Amogy has successfully completed the maiden voyage of the tugboat NH3 Kraken, the world's first carbon-free, ammonia-powered vessel.

Svitzer has signed a contract with the Turkish shipyard Uzmar to construct the world's first battery-methanol powered tugboat, based on Svitzer’s TRAnsverse tug design.