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Wednesday, November 16, 2022
Illustration of Maersk's methanol-powered containership. Image courtesy Maersk
Environment

Maersk Lines Up Latest Green Methanol Fuel Supply Partnership

Danish shipping giant Maersk has announced its latest partnership as it works to secure its green methanol fuel supply needed to power its future fleet of

November 16, 2022
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Tuesday, November 8, 2022
COP27 Logo
Environment

Norway Joins New Green Marine Hub Initiative At COP27

Yesterday the governments of Panama, Uruguay, and Norway endorsed the CEM-Hubs initiative to supply green fuels and support decarbonization efforts. The

November 8, 2022
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Monday, November 7, 2022
COP27 Frames Climate Change as ‘Battle for Survival’
Environment

COP27 Frames Climate Change as ‘Battle for Survival’

By William James, Valerie Volcovici and Simon Jessop SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Egypt, Nov 7 (Reuters) – World leaders and diplomats framed the fight

November 7, 2022
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smoke pollution coming from a container ship
Environment

U.S. and Norway ‘Challenge’ Shipping Sector to Reduce Emissions

The United States and Norway have launched a new global challenge to accelerate the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions from the shipping sector. The

November 7, 2022
Total Views: 1822

Sunday, November 6, 2022
The Philadelphia Energy Solutions oil refinery owned by The Carlyle Group is seen at sunset in Philadelphia. Photo REUTERS/David M. Parrott
Environment

Maersk Accuses Big Oil Of Holding Back On Green Fuel

by John Konrad (gCaptain) In an interview with the Financial Times (FT) last week Maersk warned that oil companies are holding back the shipping

November 6, 2022
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Thursday, November 3, 2022
Maersk to Explore Large-Scale Green Methanol Fuel Production with Spain
Environment

Maersk to Explore Large-Scale Green Methanol Fuel Production with Spain

MADRID, Nov 3 (Reuters) – Maersk plans to produce up to two million tonnes of e-methanol a year in Spain by 2030 to supply its fleet of cargo ships

November 3, 2022
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Tuesday, November 1, 2022
World’s Largest Cruise Company Turns to Air Bubbles to Help Reduce Emissions
Cruise Ships

World’s Largest Cruise Company Turns to Air Bubbles to Help Reduce Emissions

The world’s largest cruise shipping company has announced plans to install air lubrication technology on at least 20% of its fleet. Carnival Corporation

November 1, 2022
Total Views: 3900

Thursday, October 27, 2022
SOS – Are Boomers To Blame For The Shipping And Supply Chain Crisis?
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SOS – Are Boomers To Blame For The Shipping And Supply Chain Crisis?

Rouge waves and rough waters are ahead for shipping, globalization, and logistics but are boomers to blame for our woes? Captain John Konrad says yes.

October 27, 2022
Total Views: 18601

Wednesday, October 26, 2022
smoke pollution coming from a container ship
Environment

New ICS Proposal Would Reward ‘First Movers’ Using Low Emission Fuels

A shipping industry group representing 80% of the world’s commercial ships is proposing a global carbon emissions reduction fund to reward “first

October 26, 2022
Total Views: 1866

Sunday, October 23, 2022
houston ship channel
Environment

Exxon Sets Sail On Massive Houston Ship Channel Carbon Capture Project

by John Konrad (gCaptain) Snaking along the Gulf of Mexico’s seabed are thousands of pipes sending oil and gas from the myriad of oil, rigs and platforms to

October 23, 2022
Total Views: 2705

Wednesday, October 19, 2022
‘Ship Tracks’ Study Reveals IMO 2020’s Impact on Reducing Pollution from Ships
Environment

‘Ship Tracks’ Study Reveals IMO 2020’s Impact on Reducing Pollution from Ships

The International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) low sulphur fuel regulation was a marked shift in the shipping industry’s efforts to reduce air

October 19, 2022
Total Views: 1587

Sunday, October 16, 2022
Is Ballast Water Management Working?
Environment

Is Ballast Water Management Working?

By 2008, the US and Canada mandated that all transoceanic vessels entering the Great Lakes manage ballast water discharges to prevent the spread of invasive

October 16, 2022
Total Views: 3132

Thursday, October 13, 2022
tanker at sea
Environment

ABS Chairman Says Maritime Security is Pressuring Decarbonization Efforts

During the keynote speech at this week’s Shipping Insight conference in Connecticut, American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) CEO Christopher J. Wiernicki discussed

October 13, 2022
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Wednesday, October 5, 2022
Stena Bulk to Equip Tanker with Shipboard Carbon Capture
Environment

Stena Bulk to Equip Tanker with Shipboard Carbon Capture

Tanker shipping company Stena Bulk is launching a two-year, three phase project aimed at demonstrating shipboard carbon capture. The project, known as the

October 5, 2022
Total Views: 1389

Sunday, October 2, 2022
Hurricane Ian Pollution
Environment

Hurricane Ian Dumped Raw Sewage Into Florida Waterways

By Ari Natter (Bloomberg) Floridians reeling from widespread power outages and a deadly surge of water following Hurricane

October 2, 2022
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Friday, September 30, 2022
First Wind-Assisted Supertanker Delivered in China
Environment

First Wind-Assisted Supertanker Delivered in China

The world’s first partially sail-powered supertanker has been delivered in China. The M/V New Aden was delivered this month by Dalian Shipbuilding

September 30, 2022
Total Views: 2415

Thursday, September 29, 2022
cma cgm logo on a shipping container
Environment

CMA CGM Program Trades Carbon Credits for Early Container Returns

French shipping giant CMA CGM is launching a new incentive program that will give U.S. customers a chance to earn carbon credits for returning containers

September 29, 2022
Total Views: 1295

Friday, September 23, 2022
Crowley and Berge Bulk Invest in Shipboard Carbon Capture and Storage Company
Environment

Crowley and Berge Bulk Invest in Shipboard Carbon Capture and Storage Company

Shipping companies Crowley and Berge Bulk have emerged as participants in the latest funding round for Los Angeles-based Carbon Ridge, a leading developer of

September 23, 2022
Total Views: 894

Wednesday, September 14, 2022
bulk carrier ship
Environment

ABS Awards Approval in Principle to World’s First Methanol-Powered Newcastlemax Bulk Carrier

International classification society the American Bureau of Shipping has granted its approval in principle for the world’s first methanol-powered

September 14, 2022
Total Views: 1563

maersk supply service vessel
Environment

Maersk Supply Service Launches Low-Carbon Biofuel Option for Customers

Maersk Supply Service will give its customers the option to use a blend of low-carbon biofuel as an option to reduce carbon emissions from offshore operations.

September 14, 2022
Total Views: 831
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