Shipyards form green alliance
Four leading shipyards have co-founded the Global Green Shipyard Alliance (GGSA), an international coalition committed to accelerating the maritime industry’s sustainability transition. The alliance aims to fast-track clean technology adoption, improve environmental performance and set unified ESG standards across their global operations.
Dubai’s Drydocks World is one of the four founding members of the GGSA, alongside Astilleros Shipyard Group, Spain; BREDO Dry Docks, Germany; and IMC Shipyard Services Group, which has facilities in Singapore, China and Thailand. By creating a platform for knowledge sharing, joint development and scalable innovation, the GGSA says it seeks to deliver a range of practical solutions, from hybrid propulsion and energy-efficient retrofits to digital optimisation and emissions compliance.
Imran Inamdar, Drydocks World COO, comments: “Through the GGSA, we have an opportunity to work alongside our peers to drive measurable improvements across shipbuilding and retrofitting practices. This collaboration enables us to raise performance standards, improve operational outcomes and bring practical solutions to market faster.”
‘Hoegh Gandria’ will be converted into a FSRU at Seatrium
Seatrium secures FSRU conversion contract
The Singapore shipyard group Seatrium has confirmed a significant contract award from Höegh Evi for the conversion of the LNG carrier Höegh Gandria into a floating storage regasification unit (FSRU). The work scope includes the installation of a regasification skid and integration of critical supporting systems such as cargo handling, utilities, offloading, electrical and automation systems. Engineering work started in May this year, with the 18-month project culminating in the FSRU’s deployment to the LNG terminal at Port of Sumed, Egypt, under charter by Egyptian Natural Gas Holding Company (EGAS).
In recent months Seatrium has also completed six cruise ship retrofits: Norwegian Spirit from Norwegian Cruise Line; Queen Elizabeth from Carnival UK Maritime; Star Voyager from Star Cruises; Le Laperouse and Paul Gauguin from Ponant Explorations Group; and Regatta from Oceania Cruises. In addition to routine docking and maintenance, Seatrium carried out energy efficiency improvements and enhancements to the underwater propulsion systems.
Colombo Dockyard completes first-ever cable layer repair project
