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COSCO SETS THE SCENE FOR CHINESE GREEN METHANOL SUPPLY

COSCO SETS THE SCENE FOR CHINESE GREEN METHANOL SUPPLY

Cosco Shipping, State Power Investment Corporation Limited (SPIC), Shanghai International Port Group (SIPG), and China Certification and Inspection Group (CCIC) have jointly signed a Memorandum of Cooperation on the construction of a green methanol industrial chain....

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RCL COMPLETES EUROPEAN BIOFUEL TRIAL

RCL COMPLETES EUROPEAN BIOFUEL TRIAL

Royal Caribbean Group (RCL) says it has laid important groundwork for the industry's alternative fuel ambitions by completing over 12 consecutive weeks of biofuel testing in Europe. The company's quest for lower-carbon energy solutions is driven by its commitment,...

ABS AiP FOR OFFSHORE GREEN HYDROGEN PRODUCTION PLANT

ABS AiP FOR OFFSHORE GREEN HYDROGEN PRODUCTION PLANT

An offshore hydrogen and ammonia production platform design from the Korea Research Institute of Ships & Ocean Engineering (KRISO) has received approval in principle (AiP) from ABS. The design developed by KRISO produces green hydrogen using electricity generated...

ECONOMICS OF GREEN FUELS WILL DRIVE CARBON CAPTURE RETROFITS – ABS

ECONOMICS OF GREEN FUELS WILL DRIVE CARBON CAPTURE RETROFITS – ABS

A recent discussion between ABS Chairman and CEO Christopher J Wiernicki (pictured) and maritime economist Dr Martin Stopford concluded that reducing the cost of electrolysers and rapid adoption of onboard carbon capture technology are critical steps if shipping is to...

SUCCESSFUL BIOFUEL TRIAL ON KOREAN BOXSHIP

SUCCESSFUL BIOFUEL TRIAL ON KOREAN BOXSHIP

HMM has conducted a trial use of a sustainable marine biofuel on its 6,400 TEU containership ‘HMM Tacoma’ which operates in the FIL service connecting Far East, India and Latin America, and was refuelled with biofuel blend during its bunkering at the Port of Busan....

FIRST LH2 CARRIER BERTHS IN SINGAPORE

FIRST LH2 CARRIER BERTHS IN SINGAPORE

Singapore has welcomed the world’s first bulk liquefied hydrogen carrier, 'Suiso Frontier', which has berthed at the Shell Energy and Chemicals Park Singapore on Pulau Bukom. Various key representatives from  government agencies and industry partners were hosted...

LR STUDY IDENTIFIES TWO PATHS TO DECARBONISATION

LR STUDY IDENTIFIES TWO PATHS TO DECARBONISATION

Analysis by Lloyd’s Register (LR) Maritime Decarbonisation Hub suggests that e-ammonia could emerge as the most highly adopted maritime fuel amongst hydrogen-based fuels, while liquefied bio-methane will dominate amongst biofuels. In view of the maritime sector's...

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MAERSK SECURES GREEN METHANOL FUEL SUPPLY

MAERSK SECURES GREEN METHANOL FUEL SUPPLY

A.P. Moller-Maersk (Maersk) and Equinor have signed an agreement securing supply of green methanol for Maersk’s landmark, new methanol-enabled feeder vessel during its initial months of operation from September 2023 and into the first half of 2024. The agreement...

MOL AND SHELL TO JOINTLY FOCUS ON DECARBONISING

MOL AND SHELL TO JOINTLY FOCUS ON DECARBONISING

Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) and Shell Marine Products Singapore have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to agree a joint focus on advancement of alternative maritime solutions and managing carbon emissions liabilities holistically. The companies will harness their...

SGMF PARTNERS WITH GCMD TO PROMOTE AMMONIA-FUELLED SHIPS

SGMF PARTNERS WITH GCMD TO PROMOTE AMMONIA-FUELLED SHIPS

The Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation (GCMD) and the Society for Gas as a Marine Fuel (SGMF) have signed a two-year Coalition Partnership agreement, under which GCMD and SGMF will collaborate to shape standards through developing guidelines on the use of...

METHANE EMISSIONS INITIATIVE EXPANDS

METHANE EMISSIONS INITIATIVE EXPANDS

The Methane Abatement in Maritime Innovation Initiative (MAMII) reports that it has more than doubled its membership in its first 12 months. Three new members of its collective of shipping leaders aiming to reduce the environmental implications of methane slip from...

TERNTANK HYBRID TANKERS WILL USE AURAMARINE METHANOL FUEL SYSTEMS

TERNTANK HYBRID TANKERS WILL USE AURAMARINE METHANOL FUEL SYSTEMS

Finnish fuel supply systems company Auramarine has secured an order to supply methanol fuel supply systems for three 15,000 dwt hybrid tankers for Terntank.  Auramarine claims a forerunner position in investing in and developing fuel supply systems for methanol...

STUDY SUGGESTS PARITY BETWEEN AMMONIA AND EXISTING FUELS

STUDY SUGGESTS PARITY BETWEEN AMMONIA AND EXISTING FUELS

A new analysis from the Global Maritime Forum has found that the cost gap between operating ships on zero-emission ammonia and conventional fuel could be closed before 2030 and possibly as early as 2026. Ammonia is increasingly seen as an important solution for...

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