LR REPORT IDENTIFIES LPG AS PATHWAY TO CO2 REDUCTION
According to a new report, ‘Fuel for Thought: LPG’, from Lloyd’s Register (LR) and the World Liquid Gas Association (WLGA), using liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) as a marine fuel could deliver a significant carbon reduction, particularly alongside other...
EXTRA CASH FOR HÖEGH’S AMMONIA-FUELLED PCTC PROJECT
Höegh Autoliners has been granted NOK 109.4m in increased Enova funding as part of its ‘Ammonia fuelled vessel programme’ to ensure that four of Höegh Autoliners’ Aurora Class vessels can run fully on ammonia when they are delivered in 2027. The company...
MAN ES CUTS METHANE SLIP AND REJOINS LNG-FUELLED SHIPS COLLECTIVE
Maritime LNG industry collective Sea LNG has announced that MAN Energy Solutions (MAN ES) is to rejoin its coalition. As a leading provider of flexible and powerful propulsion solutions for LNG marine applications, MAN ES caters to the growing demands of the...
HEMPEL’S CO2-SAVING COATING VALIDATED BY DNV
The performance of Hempel’s silicone-based hull coating solution, Hempaguard X7, and its ability to accelerate decarbonisation efforts in the maritime industry are now third-party validated by DNV. Since its launch in 2013, Hempaguard has provided vessels around the...
LR BEHIND LAUNCH OF ASIA PACIFIC AND AFRICA CLEAN FUEL DIALOGUE
Energy and transport ministries across Asia Pacific and Africa recently participated in a roundtable discussion hosted by the Ocean Stewardship Coalition of the UN Global Compact with content partner LR Maritime Decarbonisation Hub. The meeting marked the launch of...
ENOVA FINANCE GRANTED TO NEW AMMONIA-FUELLED GAS CARRIER OPERATION
Norwegian financier Enova has awarded a NOK 180m investment grant to Amon Gas, a newly-formed subsidiary of Amon Maritime, which is targeting a shipbuilding series starting with two firm orders of ammonia-powered gas carriers with a goal of being in operation by 2028....
MARCURA GROUP LEADERSHIP RESHUFFLE
Solutions provider for the maritime industry Marcura has completed a significant leadership handover, with Jens Lorens Poulsen moving from his position as Group CEO to assume the role of Chair of the Board, while Henrik Hyldahn, previously the CEO of maritime online...
CORVUS ESS RECEIVES TYPE APPROVAL FROM DNV
Corvus Energy has received Type Approval from DNV for its Blue Whale marine energy storage system, demonstrating that the large-scale energy storage system (ESS) complies with the industry’s rules, regulations, and safety requirements, as defined by one of the...