The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), which represents over 80% of the world’s merchant fleet, has submitted detailed proposals for the next round of IMO negotiations set for July this year with the aim of increasing decarbonization targets and setting a course for a net-zero future. Illustration: ICS The submitted
Quadrise Plc, a supplier of energy solutions, and Vertoro BV, biorefinery specialists, have provided an update on their collaboration to develop a cost-effective supplement or alternative to glycerine in Quadrise’s bioMSAR™ fuel. Illustration only; Archive; Courtesy of MSC Quadrise informed it has produced stable blends of bioMSAR™ containing up to
Swedish sustainable solutions provider Alfa Laval has been contracted to provide FCM Methanol the low-flashpoint fuel supply system (LFSS) for four methanol-fuelled mega boxships. Alfa Laval As informed, the new vessel series will have a two-stroke WinGD methanol engine and four-stroke Wärtsilä methanol engines. FCM Methanol will work for WinGD
Oil and gas major ExxonMobil has signed an agreement to supply German liner major Hapag-Lloyd with B30 marine biofuel oil in the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp (ARA) region. Illustration only / Archive / Courtesy of Hapag Lloyd Biofuel is an important part of Hapag-Lloyd’s sustainability journey as biofuel blends can give a meaningful
Dutch shipping company Future Proof Shipping (FPS) officially launched the first hydrogen-powered zero-emissions inland container ship, H2 Barge 1, in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. Image credit FPS The official launch of H2 Barge 1 took place in Rotterdam on 25 May. Future Proof Shipping’s zero-emissions 110m x 11.45m inland containership, H2
Ascenz Marorka, a GTT Group brand, has been awarded two contracts by Jovo, a China-based clean energy service provider, to equip two LNG carriers with its ‘Smart Shipping’ solution. Illustration; Courtesy of Jovo According to GTT, a French LNG containment specialist, the contracts cover the installation of automatic data collection
The cruise industry is pushing forward with the uptake of alternative fuels as part of its decarbonization efforts, with 65 percent of the current orderbook being capable of running on alternative fuels, data from Clarksons shows. Courtesy of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings What is more, the focus of the newbuilding
Cleantech company Plagazi has announced it will collaborate with services provider Petrofac on the development of Köping Hydrogen Park in Sweden. Petrofac’s Engineering and Consultancy team will assist Plagazi in establishing and defining the plant battery limits in addition to refining the plant design before the project will enter the
New York has launched a $10 million solicitation for clean hydrogen research, development and demonstration projects, including clean hydrogen production and integration with renewable energy such as offshore wind. Ørsted; Illustration The U.S. state’s aim is to address the challenge of replacing fossil fuel usage in hard-to-electrify sectors, with the
Norwegian supplier TMC Compressors (TMC) has been contracted to supply marine compressed air systems for two liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers under construction for Greek shipowner Maran Gas Maritime. TMC Compressors As informed, the company signed the contract with South Korean shipbuilder Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME). TMC will
