https://www.offshore-energy.biz/evergreen-orders-6-methanol-dual-fuel-boxships/

Evergreen Marine, a prominent Taiwanese container shipping company, has made a significant move towards decarbonizing its operations by ordering six 2,400 TEU methanol dual-fuel container ships in China. These Sub-Panamax vessels will be constructed by CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding Company Limited, a division of China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC). Evergreen disclosed this transaction in a stock exchange filing on June 7, 2024.

 The purchase price for each vessel ranges between $52-58 million, resulting in a total transaction value of $312-348 million. Notably, this order was placed on behalf of Italia Marittima S.p.A. (ITS), an Evergreen Marine subsidiary. This development follows Evergreen's previous investment in 24 methanol dual-fuel 16,000 TEU container ships last year. The construction contracts for these vessels were split between Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) and Nihon Shipyard, a collaboration between Japan Marine United Corporation (JMU) and Imabari Shipbuilding. Evergreen's strategic decisions underscore its commitment to sustainability and innovation in the maritime industry.

https://splash247.com/ns-united-makes-methanol-newcastlemax-newbuild-move/

Japanese shipping company NS United Kaiun Kaisha has finalized an agreement with Nihon Shipyard, a joint venture between Imabari Shipbuilding and Japan Marine United, for the construction of a methanol dual-fuel newcastlemax bulk carrier. This Tokyo-based bulker giant disclosed that the 209,000 dwt vessel will represent a next-generation environmentally friendly addition to its fleet, primarily intended for transporting raw materials both domestically in Japan and internationally.

 The 300-meter-long bulker is meticulously designed to comply with the EEDI Phase 3 requirements and is slated for deployment into service in 2027 or thereafter. This decision aligns with the company's overarching mid-term investment strategy and its commitment to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. With a fleet encompassing over 200 ships, NS United Group has earmarked approximately $1.4 billion for fleet rejuvenation by 2030, with a substantial portion of around $290 million designated for environmental initiatives, including engine conversions. Notably, a significant portion of this investment, totaling around $1 billion, is allocated for vessels powered by alternative fuels like methanol. NS United has actively engaged in various biofuel trials and is part of a collaborative effort, alongside MAN Energy Solutions, K Line, Itochu, and Nihon Shipyard, to develop 200,000 dwt ammonia-fueled bulk carriers.

https://www.ship-technology.com/news/nyk-line-wood-chip-carrier/

NYK Line takes delivery of new wood-chip carrier

NYK) Line has taken the delivery of a new wood-chip carrier called Stellar Harmony from Imabari Shipbuilding Group’s member Iwagi Zosen.