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Apr

Hydrogen, methanol gain momentum in crude, VLCC segments on new ship orders

The maritime industry’s shift toward alternative fuels has gained momentum, with two shipping companies recently announcing new projects involving some of the world’s first hydrogen-powered cruise ships and methanol-fueled VLCCs. On April 8, Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri said it will construct two ships powered by hydrogen propulsion and fuel cells for Viking Line and added that …