Zhejiang Energy Marine Environmental Technology Co., Ltd. (ZEME) - Experts & Thought Leaders

2023 has been a magnificent period for Newport Shipping in bringing new solutions to the market and growing its business for the needs of tomorrow's shipping industry. In 2023 Newport Shipping executed 36 drydocking projects at its Tuzla Bay yard in Turkey, with other projects being completed at its partner shipyards in China and the rest of the world. BWTS projects Since the Ballast Water Management Convention (BWMC) has been ratified there has also been an increase in ballast water treatment systems (BWTS) projects that have also been completed. In 2023 alone Newport Shipping has carried out 10 BWTS installations onboard vessels. In other work carried out, the company has seen 571 tonnes of steelwork carried out for various projects. Trade show participation Since living in a post-COVID world it was good to attend trade shows such as Nor-Shipping, Norway, Seawork, Southampton As part of its agenda to grow the company brand, 2023 saw the Newport Shipping team attend trade shows around the world. Since living in a post-COVID world it was good to attend trade shows such as Nor-Shipping, Norway, Seawork, Southampton, and London International Shipping Week.  The market seems buoyant and revived and full of gusto for tackling the challenges that lie ahead in meeting future environmental regulations. Newport Shipping's highlight was to showcase the latest development - NAV! NAV Engineering & Technology NAV Engineering & Technology is revolutionising the shipping industry with its cutting-edge hybrid-powered CTV designs. As a pioneering engineering and technology company, it is fully committed to driving sustainable solutions that deliver unmatched performance, efficiency, and environmental benefits. As part of its latest developments, NAV has started the development of Crew Transfer Vessels (CTVs) which will designed and operated by NAV. A brand-new concept in vessel design and construction. Further to this NAV is also developing its HybriNav26, more about this to follow in 2024. Network expansion 2023 also saw Newport Shipping expand its shipyard partner network with HRDD. Adding HRDD to its network of partner shipyards enables Newport Shipping to offer clients further services and docking options. HRDD is one of the pioneering ship repair yards in China and will help support Newport Shipping's activities in China. Environment solutions Newport Shipping signed an LOI with ZEME which set out an agreement to help it develop sales base leads Also, expanding on its business to provide environment solutions to the market. Newport Shipping signed an LOI with ZEME which set out an agreement to help it develop sales base leads. Newport Shipping will be working in a two-way relationship in that Newport Shipping will provide its full project management service and access to its 16 partner yards across the globe for projects and in turn, help ZEME grow its market outside of China while providing ZEME's environmental solutions to its clients.  Ship repair and retrofit Further to this Newport Shipping signed a co-operation agreement with NSB for the provision of maritime services and products. This cooperation agreement also includes NSB's ship-widening design for containerships in conjunction with turnkey service provider Newport Shipping's specialised solutions for ship repair and retrofit services.

Newport Shipping’s global shipyard network and over 60 years of shipyard operation experience has combined with the strength of ZEME, one of the world’s renowned companies in retrofit technologies. This collaboration, where they have joined forces, further enhances their goal of providing impeccable service to customers. Newport Shipping has signed an LOI with Zhejiang Energy Marine Environmental Technology Co., Ltd. (ZEME), part of Zhejiang Energy Group that will broaden Newport Shipping's offering in environmental solutions. Newport Shipping signs LOI with ZEME The LOI sets out an agreement with Newport Shipping to help it develop sales base leads As a major state-owned energy enterprise in China, Zhejiang Energy Group has consistently placed emphasis on environmentally friendly and low-carbon development. ZEME developments are environmental solutions such as scrubbers and methanol and alternative marine power (AMP). The LOI sets out an agreement with Newport Shipping to help it develop sales base leads. Newport Shipping to work in a two-way relationship Newport Shipping will be working in a two-way relationship in that they will provide their full project management service and access to their 16 partner yards across the globe for projects and in turn help ZEME grow its own market outside of China, whilst providing ZEME's environmental solutions to its clients. As ship owners look to cut emissions, one of the offerings that will be of particular interest will be the AMP that will help vessels meet with requirements for docking in all European ports, which require vessels to be connected to shore-based power whilst they are in port. Newport Shipping and ZEME strategic partnership Lianghui Xia, Managing Director, Newport Shipping comments: “We are excited to join forces with ZEME. ZEME already has a strong presence among reputable ship owners. Newport Shipping is well-known for its extensive service expertise and global yard network.” Lianghui Xia adds, “The strategic cooperation between the two companies can greatly expand the service range for our existing and new clients. We have a good working knowledge of how ZEME works and the reputation of the business.” Methanol is being explored by Newport Shipping and ZEME Methanol is also another offering that Newport Shipping will be exploring with ZEME Methanol is also another offering that Newport Shipping will be exploring with ZEME. Already the Chinese-based energy solution provider is seeing increased interest in the fuel along with its other solutions. On the growth of methanol as a potential future fuel, Lianghui Xia notes: “Methanol is now getting popular in China and also around the world.” Scrubber retrofit solution As part of its offering of green tech solutions to the market, ZEME also produces scrubbers. Furthermore, Newport Shipping offers a scrubber retrofit solution to its customers. ZEME has an aggressive growth strategy with over 450 scrubbers sold to major maritime players over the past five years. Last year, ZEME took about 25% share of scrubber retrofitting projects completed around the globe. Teaming up with Newport Shipping the companies see that it will be a growth market for the future. Solutions for decarbonisation of the shipping industry Ms. Juan Wang, Deputy General Manager, ZEME comments: “It is ZEME's ambition to be a global market leader when it comes to providing solutions for decarbonisation of the shipping industry. Having a strategic partner like Newport Shipping will enable us to greatly extend our market reach and scale up our service offerings towards a wider range of client base.” Overall, the agreement will help build and expand upon the businesses, whilst collaborating and sharing services that will be beneficial for the shipping market that is looking to operate more environmentally friendly vessels both now and in the future.