INTERNATIONAL Marine News


Construction underway for luxury, low-emission Arctic


cruise ship Image credit: Selar


Work is underway to build what is being billed as the most sustainable cruise ship. Known as Captain Arctic, it is designed to present a new level of luxury expedition in the Arctic.


Goltens highlighted the keel laying and its role in the development of the new ship. The ceremony took place on November 22 marking the start of the construction of the 70-meter (230-foot) hull which Goltens notes is also a first for the UAE.


The concept for the ship was developed by Sophie Galvagnon who has worked for nearly 20 years in the commercial shipping industry. She notes for a decade she has led expeditions into the Arctic, but the trips have become “disconnected from the traditional ways.” Expedition cruising started with a focus on the destination but in recent years the cruise industry has focused on luxury amenities aboard the ships and add-ons such as submarines and helicopters.


Galvagnon reports she and the team spent the past two years designing the innovative ship, convincing the market of the opportunity, and funding the project. They launched a French company, Selar, which they believe will present a new approach to sustainable tourism.


World’s first ship with full carbon capture and storage ready for testing


Pakistan shipyard to build country’s first commercial ship in 40 years


Pakistan will be building its first cargo ship in four decades. Karachi Shipyard will build the containership for Pakistan National Shipping Corporation (PNSC) for $24.75m.


Photo credit: Solvang


Clipper Eris, the ethylene carrier owned by Solvang, is ready for pilot testing, becoming the world’s first ship fitted with a full-scale carbon capture and storage system.


The pilot project is being undertaken as a joint effort between Solvang, MAN Energy Solutions, Wartsila and research institute SINTEF.


Besides this ship, Solvang has 7 more vessels being constructed. They are almost ready to be equipped with the same carbon capture facility that can decrease carbon dioxide emissions by up to 70% before it is stored in deck tanks for discharge to sequestration or use.


Edvin Endresen, CEO of Solvang ASA said that this technology is the shortcut to decarbonising the world’s deep-sea fleet and is a promising solution for future vessels.


Roger Holm, President of Wärtsilä Marine said that this carbon capture system onboard Clipper Eris is a leap forward for achieving maritime sustainability and represents a change that has been made possible by a collaboration between our companies.


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The 1100 TEU Container Ship Project was revived by the country’s Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC). The project is an opportunity for Pakistan to build ships at a lower cost compared to international prices, which supports the country’s aim of reducing its dependence on foreign shipping companies.


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