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China: Jiangsu Yangzi Xinfu Shipbuilding delivers first LNG dual-fuel boxship to MSC

First of a series of 12 LNG dual-fuel 16,000 TEU container ship, “MSC SIENA”, which was built for Mediterranean Shipping Company, was put into operation.

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China: Jiangsu Yangzi Xinfu Shipbuilding delivers first LNG dual-fuel boxship to MSC

Jiangsu Yangzi Xinfu Shipbuilding, a subsidiary of Yangzijiang Shipbuilding Group, on Wednesday (23 October) delivered the first LNG dual-fuel 16,000TEU container ship MSC SIENA to Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC).

The ship, the first of 12 vessels in the series, is another large container ship equipped with a 9Ni steel B-type LNG fuel tank built by Jiangsu Yangzi Xinfu Shipbuilding. The fuel tank capacity exceeds 13,000 cubic metres.

MSC SIENA

MSC SIENA

The ships are 366 metres in length, have a depth of 30.2 metres, a designed draft of 14.5 metres, and a structural draft of 17 metres. 

The ship is equipped with energy-saving devices such as shaft engines, air lubrication, rudder balls and twisted wings. The dual-fuel main engine uses the ECOEGR optimisation method, which can further effectively reduce fuel consumption while meeting Tier III emission standards.

“As the global shipping industry accelerates its transformation towards digitalisation, intelligence and decarbonisation, the LNG dual-fuel 16,000TEU container ship meets the current demand for green shipping and global trade for efficient transportation,” Jiangsu Yangzi Xinfu Shipbuilding said.

“This type of ship will help shipowners gain more competitive advantages in operational efficiency and market expansion.”

 

Photo credit: Yangzijiang Shipbuilding Group
Published: 28 October 2024

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“K” LINE subsidiary Daito Corporation enters agreement for electric tugboat

Newbuild completion is scheduled for May 2027, and it will offer towage service for vessels at Yokohama Port and Kawasaki Port.

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Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (“K” LINE) on Friday (8 November) said Daito Corporation (Daito), its consolidated subsidiary, has decided to build an electric tugboat, an electric vessel (EV) powered by a large-capacity lithium-ion battery.

A signing ceremony for a collaboration agreement regarding the construction of the EV tugboat with Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. (KHI) and Daizo Corporation (Daizo) was held on the same day.

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The EV tugboat is equipped with a high-capacity battery of 3.2 MWh and operates using green electricity charged into the battery.

This initiative is part of the subsidised, Grant Program for the Promotion of Energy Efficiency and Non-Fossil Energy Transition in the Transportation Sector (Innovative Navigation Efficiency and Transition to Non-Fossil Energy for Coastal Shipping), a collaboration between the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, playing a significant role in the coastal shipping industry's environmental initiatives.

The EV tugboat is being constructed at Daizo, the shipbuilder, with the cooperation of KHI providing the control and propulsion systems and its integration. The completion is scheduled for May 2027, and it will offer towage service for vessels at Yokohama Port and Kawasaki Port, contributing to the development of carbon-neutral ports (CNP) in both locations.

 

Photo credit: “K” LINE
Published: 12 November 2024

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HD KSOE receives USD 370 million order for four LNG bunkering vessels

Newbuildings will be built by HD Hyundai Mipo and scheduled to be delivered by October 2028.

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HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE), the intermediate holding company of HD Hyundai specialising in shipbuilding, announced on Friday (8 November) it has recently signed a contract to build 4 liquefied natural gas (LNG) bunkering vessels with a shipping company based in Asia.

The total order amount for the 4 LNG bunkering vessels is 514.8 billion KRW (USD 370 million). The newbuildings will be built by HD Hyundai Mipo and scheduled to be delivered by October 2028.

Including these orders, HD KSOE has received orders for a total of 175 ships (including 1 offshore unit) worth USD 19.53 billion to date, achieving 144.6% of the annual order target of USD 13.5 billion (provisional).

By ship type, the company has received orders for 8 LNG carriers, 7 LNG bunkering vessels, 62 PCs, 48 LPG/ammonia carriers, 24 container ships, 3 ethane carrier, 2 liquefied carbon dioxide carriers, 6 VLCCs, 7 tankers, 2 PCTCs, 1 FSRU, 1 offshore and 4 naval ships.

 

Photo credit: HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering
Published: 12 November 2024

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UECC in fleet expansion with order of up to four multi-fuel battery hybrid PCTCs

Order placed with China Merchants Jinling Shipyard Nanjing is for two firm vessels scheduled for delivery in 2028, with options for two more.

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United European Car Carriers (UECC) on 30 October signed a shipbuilding contract with a Chinese yard for up to four advanced multi-fuel battery hybrid pure car and truck carriers (PCTCs).

The newbuild order placed with China Merchants Jinling Shipyard Nanjing is for two firm vessels scheduled for delivery in 2028, with options for two more units that if exercised would bring the number of eco-friendly newbuilds in the UECC fleet to nine after five similar deliveries within the past decade.

These vessels will represent another big leap in decarbonisation for UECC, with multi-fuel LNG-driven engines incorporating state-of-the-art propulsion technologies to optimise energy efficiency and an aerodynamic hull design, which has been model tested extensively, to minimise fuel consumption, as well as shore power capability and solar panels installed on the top deck.

Future-proof newbuilds

The latest newbuilds will also have a significantly greater cargo capacity of 4500 CEU, with 10 decks - of which two are hoistable - together with a quarter stern ramp capacity of 160 tons and LOA of 190m. They are intended for deployment into UECC’s European short sea shipping liner network for transport of vehicles, high & heavy and other rolling cargoes.

“We are delighted to have finalized this agreement to begin a successful partnership with Jinling, which a premium yard. We believe this contract will be a solid foundation for a strong and mutually beneficial relationship,” said UECC’s CEO Glenn Edvardsen after the online signing ceremony.

He added: “Future-proofing of newbuilds is a cornerstone of our sustainability strategy. These PCTCs are therefore designed with advanced technologies to enhance fuel efficiency and reduce emissions, while being adaptable to accommodate future innovations and regulatory changes.

“This ensures that our operations can be continually optimized as new fuels and technologies are matured to further enhance the environmental efficiency of the UECC fleet, in line with increasingly stringent regulatory requirements and the needs of our clients.”

Bolstering decarbonization

UECC’s existing multi-fuel LNG battery hybrid vessels, Auto Advance, Auto Achieve and Auto Aspire, currently exceed the IMO’s target for a minimum 40% reduction in carbon intensity by 2030. Furthermore, its fleet is already running a compliance surplus in relation to FuelEU Maritime set for implementation next year.

The Norwegian company has been able to achieve a 25% reduction in CO2 emissions through the use of LNG on these and another two dual-fuel LNG vessels, Auto Eco and Auto Energy, delivered earlier. The recent adoption of liquefied biomethane on its LNG-fuelled vessels has further reduced the carbon footprint of these vessels, while UECC is on track to increase the use of biofuels to 50% of its fleet this year.

Edvardsen says the latest newbuild investments demonstrate UECC’s intent to remain at the forefront of industry decarbonization as the company pushes towards its goal of eliminating the use of fossil fuels entirely by 2040.

“There is still a long way to go to reach net zero. These newbuilds will further strengthen one of the most environment-friendly fleets in the industry and enable us to realize our sustainability ambitions,” he concludes.

Photo credit: UECC
Published: 12 November 2024

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