SINTEF AND GCMD COLLABORATE IN DECARBONISATION RESEARCH CENTRE
Reducing energy consumption and replacing fossil with renewable fuels within the maritime sector is seen as a large and global challenge, according to Singapore-based Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation (GCMD) which has signed a partnership agreement with...
GCMD HIGHLIGHTS CHALLENGES OF OCCS
The Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation (GCMD) recognises that international shipping faces increasing pressure to reduce GHG emissions in order to meet the IMO targets. While low- and zero-carbon fuels are expected to be the primary drivers of emissions...
CHEVRON EXPANDS LUBRICANTS OFFERINGS TO SOUTH AFRICA
Chevron Marine Lubricants, a subsidiary of Chevron Corporation, has further extended its global supply capacity to include Port Elizabeth, South Africa. This expansion notably enhances the company’s ability to serve vessels taking the longer route to avoid current...
GREEK SHIPOWNERS EXPLORE ROLE OF ADDITIVES TOWARDS NET ZERO
Chemicals company Infineum recently hosted a Marine Symposium, focusing on decarbonisation and sustainability, in which the Greek shipping community discussed ways to meet emissions reduction regulations and explore routes toward a low-carbon, sustainable future. The...
WORLD SHIPPING COUNCIL LOOKS TO EU COMMISSIONER FOR DECARBONISATION LEAD
The World Shipping Council (WSC) has welcomed the opportunity to continue a constructive dialogue with the EU Commission, expecting the designated European Commissioner for Sustainable Transport and Tourism, Apostolos Tzitzikostas, to play a pivotal role in securing...
DIGITISING PORT OPERATIONS CAN BE KEY TO MARITIME DECARBOISATION
PortXchange, a port call optimisation spin-off from Rotterdam Port Authority, endorsed by Green Marine, has released a new white paper, ‘Collaborative Partnerships for Effective Maritime Decarbonization – A White Paper for Global Port Leaders’, authored by...
FUNDING FOR NEW PROJECT ADDRESSING SHIP-PORT INTERFACES OF DECARBONISED FLEETS
A new project, known as Boss Level, will investigate the feasibility of an on-board sensor and data acquisition network with AI-based analytics to address the challenges of ship-port interfaces in the era of future decarbonised vessel fleets. The project, which is...
MARITIME SOLID STATE BATTERIES PROGRESS TO COMMERCIALISATION
Battery developer SOLiTHOR reports progress in the development of its next-generation lithium metal solid-state batteries (SSBs) designed to meet the demands of the maritime industry and accelerate the electric transition. These developments include major improvements...