QatarEnergy marks first LNG export from Golden Pass project
QatarEnergy marks first LNG export from Golden Pass project
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Freight News
23/04/2026
QatarEnergy has celebrated the first LNG export cargo from the Golden Pass LNG project in Sabine Pass, Texas, in the US– a joint venture between QatarEnergy and ExxonMobil.
Marking an important step towards the project’s commencement of full commercial and export operations, the project’s historic LNG cargo was safely and successfully loaded onboard QatarEnergy’s Al-Qaiyyah LNG carrier, recently built in Korea with a capacity of 174,000 cubic meters.
Saad Al-Kaabi, the Minister of State for Energy Affairs, the President and CEO of QatarEnergy, said: “This is a significant industry milestone that marks a new chapter in QatarEnergy’s global efforts to meet rising LNG demand and ensure reliable supplies to international markets.”
Minister Al-Kaabi added: “The Golden Pass LNG project is one of the single largest investment decisions in the history of the US LNG sector, affirming QatarEnergy’s position an
ABS, Marinteknik, Seatech, and VINSSEN Launch Hydrogen Fuel Cell Harbor Craft Pilot Study in Singapore
ABS, Marinteknik, Seatech, and VINSSEN Launch Hydrogen Fuel Cell Harbor Craft Pilot Study in Singapore
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International Shipping News
23/04/2026
In an important step to lowering emissions in one of the world’s busiest ports, ABS, Marinteknik Shipbuilders (S) Pte. Ltd., SeaTech Solutions International (S) Pte. Ltd., and VINSSEN Co., Ltd., signed a research collaboration agreement to advance the development of a hydrogen fuel cell-powered harbor craft in Singapore.
The agreement brings together complementary expertise across vessel ownership, ship design, fuel cell propulsion and marine technology to advance hydrogen as a viable marine fuel for harbor operations.
“ABS is uniquely positioned to support this promising pilot.
Wärtsilä and Erik Thun Group partnership to enhance reliability, sustainability and performance throughout the fleet
Wärtsilä and Erik Thun Group partnership to enhance reliability, sustainability and performance throughout the fleet
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International Shipping News
23/04/2026
Technology group Wärtsilä has signed a new long-term overhaul frame agreement with Swedish operator Erik Thun Group. The agreement has been developed jointly with longstanding fleet management partner MF Shipping Group, and includes comprehensive overhaul services, technical services, field services, workshops support, and parts supplies. The aim is to ensure the longevity and performance of the 4-stroke medium-speed engines, propulsion machinery, and shaft line equipment installed throughout the Erik Thun Group fleet.
CMA Launches CMA TRAINING CENTER to Strengthen Technical Capability Across Marine and Industrial Sectors
CMA Launches CMA TRAINING CENTER to Strengthen Technical Capability Across Marine and Industrial Sectors
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Hellenic Shipping News
23/04/2026
CMA D. announces the launch of the CMA TRAINING CENTER, a dedicated training and applied engineering facility designed to support the continuous development of technical professionals across the marine, industrial, and energy sectors.
The CMA TRAINING CENTER combines structured theoretical learning with hands-on experience on real systems, allowing participants not only to understand technologies in depth but also to interact with them in realistic operational scenarios.
Our current training categories include:
Main engine maneuvering systems
MAN B&W – Sulzer – Electronic Engines
Temperature / Pressure Controllers & Valve Positioners
Operation, Calibration & Troubleshooting
Boiler Automation Systems
Control, Safety and Alarm Systems & Troubleshooting
Alarm, Monitoring & Safety Systems ( AMS )
Operation, Control Logic & Troubleshooting
Thermograph
The Orderbook Giants: China’s Top 10 Yards Revealed
The Orderbook Giants: China’s Top 10 Yards Revealed
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International Shipping News
23/04/2026
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hina’s shipbuilding industry continues to dominate the global orderbook, and the past year has seen its top yards cement their grip on global contracting. The top 10 Chinese yards have collectively attracted significant newbuilding investment across a broad range of vessel types, from VLCCs and LNG carriers to Containers and Bulkers.
Below, we profile the leading yards by order volume, highlighting the deals, vessel preferences, and values that define each yard’s position in today’s market.
Over the last year, Hengli Shipbuilding tops the list significantly ahead of the competition with 174 orders received, valued at USD 16 bil. Impressively, Hengli Shipbuilding is a relatively new yard, established in the early 2020’s, having taken over the former STX Dalian shipyard on Changxing Island, Dalian.
VLCCs are the vessel of choice at this yard, representing c.31% of en bloc orders.
Ship Recycling Market Showing Mixed Performance
Ship Recycling Market Showing Mixed Performance
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Hellenic Shipping News
23/04/2026
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he ship recycling markets have exhibited a mixed performance depending on each submarket. In its latest weekly report, Best Oasis (
www.best-oasis.com
), a leading cash buyer of ships, said that “Indian recyclers continue to face challenges in securing fresh tonnage, as higher price levels offered by Bangladesh are drawing vessels away from the market. Domestic steel prices remain under pressure, limiting buyers’ ability to match competing regional offers.
Lloyd’s Register assesses AI navigation technology in live vessel trial with Orca AI
Lloyd’s Register assesses AI navigation technology in live vessel trial with Orca AI
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International Shipping News
23/04/2026
The trial assessed the performance of an AI-based navigation platform, focusing on its role in enhancing situational awareness and supporting human decision-making at sea.
Lloyd’s Register (LR) has tested Orca AI’s AI-powered navigation system during a live vessel trial.
The assessment focused on how AI-based computer vision can support human decision-making in real operating conditions, particularly in complex navigation scenarios such as congested waters and reduced visibility.
The trial was conducted on a feeder containership during a five-day voyage through some of the Mediterranean’s busiest shipping lanes, from the port of Gioia Tauro in Italy to Marsaxlokk, Malta. The work tested the system’s object detection performance alongside radar, AIS and visual watchkeeping.
During the voyage, the platform detected close-range and low-signature targets that were
ENGINE: Europe & Africa Bunker Fuel Availability Outlook
ENGINE: Europe & Africa Bunker Fuel Availability Outlook
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International Shipping News
23/04/2026
Northwest Europe
Bunker availability is normal in the ARA hub, a trader said. Buyers are asked to enquire about stems around five days in advance to get good offers from a wide selection of suppliers.
The ARA’s independently held fuel oil stocks have fallen by 17% in April so far, according to Insights Global data.
At 4.31 million barrels, the region’s fuel oil stocks are below their five-year average.
The ARA hub has imported 241,000 b/d of fuel oil in April thus far, up from March’s 207,000 b/d, according to data from cargo tracker Vortexa. Most supplies have arrived from Venezuela (18%), Sweden (17%) and Mexico (12%).
The region’s independent gasoil inventories – which include diesel and heating oil – have decreased by 6% this month, compared to March.
ClassNK issues Approval in Principle (AiP) for a Liquified CO₂ Carrier installing Wind-Assisted Propulsion System
ClassNK issues Approval in Principle (AiP) for a Liquified CO₂ Carrier installing Wind-Assisted Propulsion System
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Shipping: Emission Possible
23/04/2026
ClassNK has issued an Approval in Principle (AiP) for a Liquified CO₂ carrier installing the ‘Wind Challenger,’ a hard sail wind propulsion system. The ship is jointly developed by Mitsui O.S.K. (MOL) and Samsung Heavy Industries Co., Ltd.
ABS, Marinteknik, Seatech, and VINSSEN Launch Hydrogen Fuel Cell Harbor Craft Pilot Study in Singapore
ABS, Marinteknik, Seatech, and VINSSEN Launch Hydrogen Fuel Cell Harbor Craft Pilot Study in Singapore
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In an important step to lowering emissions in one of the world’s busiest ports, ABS, Marinteknik Shipbuilders (S) Pte. Ltd., SeaTech Solutions International (S) Pte. Ltd., and VINSSEN Co., Ltd., signed a research collaboration agreement to advance the development of a hydrogen fuel cell-powered harbor craft in Singapore.
The agreement brings together complementary expertise across vessel ownership, ship design, fuel cell propulsion and marine technology to advance hydrogen as a viable marine fuel for harbor operations.
“ABS is uniquely positioned to support this promising pilot.