decarbonization


Thursday, September 14, 2023
The world's first methanol-powered containership Laura Maersk pictured during her naming ceremony.
Shipbuilding

Maersk Names World’s First Methanol-Powered Containership

The President of the EU Commission has named the world’s first methanol-powered containership during a naming ceremony at the Port of Copenhagen on

September 14, 2023
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Wednesday, September 13, 2023
Maersk's methanol-fueled feeder ship bunkers green methanol fuel in Singapore. Photo courtesy Maritime & Port Authority of Singapore (MPA)
Shipping

OCI to Double Green Methanol Production Capacity in United States

OCI Globa plans to double its green methanol production capacity to 400,000 metric tons to meet growing demand from high emissions industries such as road

September 13, 2023
Total Views: 1572

Aerial top view of a ship at sea
Shipping

Major Retailers Launch Zero-Emission Shipping Tender

The Zero Emission Maritime Buyers Alliance (ZEMBA) has launched a tender inviting shipping lines to bid on the transportation of containers on ships powered by

September 13, 2023
Total Views: 1288

Tuesday, September 12, 2023
smoke pollution coming from a container ship
Shipping

Maritime’s Decarbonization Takes Center Stage at London International Shipping Week

By Mike Wackett (The Loadstar) – The tenth London International Shipping Week (LISW) got under way yesterday with well-attended panel discussions at

September 12, 2023
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Monday, September 11, 2023
Maersk's first methanol-enabled container vessel is pictured in this handout image obtained by Reuters on August 16, 2023. Maersk/Handout via REUTERS
Shipping

Maersk Taps Investors for First Dollar-Denominated Green Bond

By Caleb Mutua (Bloomberg) — Shipping giant A.P. Moller-Maersk A/S is selling dollar-denominated green bonds for the first time ever, the latest company

September 11, 2023
Total Views: 1548

Thursday, September 7, 2023
Aerial view of containerships at the port of Southampton
Shipping

Shipping Industry Faces Challenge of Securing Green Fuel Supply, DNV Says

The shipping industry will struggle to secure enough supply of carbon-neutral fuels to meet the new 2030 maritime emission targets, and therefore must consider

September 7, 2023
Total Views: 588

Wednesday, September 6, 2023
Maersk's first methanol-enabled container vessel is pictured in this handout image obtained by Reuters on August 16, 2023. Maersk/Handout via REUTERS
Shipping

Amazon and Maersk Reach Green Biofuel Shipping Pact

Retail giant Amazon and Maersk have agreed to transport 20,000 forty-foot equivalent containers (FFE) using green biofuel through Maersk’s “ECO

September 6, 2023
Total Views: 1818

Monday, August 21, 2023
Wake in the ocean
Shipping

GT Green Technologies Partners with Bureau Veritas on Wind-Assisted Propulsion Technology

As the Cargill-chartered bulk carrier marks its first test voyage using the ‘WindWings’ technology, another wind-assisted propulsion system has

August 21, 2023
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Maersk's first methanol-enabled container vessel is pictured in this handout image obtained by Reuters on August 16, 2023. Maersk/Handout via REUTERS
Shipping

Roundup: Shipowners, Ports Ramp Up Methanol-Fuel Projects

By Carman Chew and Jeslyn Lerh SINGAPORE, Aug 21 (Reuters) – Interest in methanol as an alternative fuel has grown in the shipping industry, which

August 21, 2023
Total Views: 1309

The Pyxis Ocean retrofitted with WindWings, setting sail for its maiden voyage in August 2023. Photo courtesy Cargill
Shipping

Cargill Tests Sails in Effort to Slash Fuel Burn from Shipping

By Jack Wittels and Gerson Freitas Jr (Bloomberg) — The world’s largest agricultural trader hauls 225 million tons of cargo around

August 21, 2023
Total Views: 3865

Wednesday, August 16, 2023
The Washington State Ferry Wenatchee
Shipping

Washington State Ferries Awards Hybrid-Electric Power Conversion Contract for Up to Three Ferries

Washington State Ferries has awarded a contract to Vigor for the conversion of up to three of its largest ferries to hybrid-electric power as the

August 16, 2023
Total Views: 1452

Tuesday, August 15, 2023
An illustration of Wallenius Wilhelmsen's "The Shaper Class" pure car and truck carriers. Illustration courtesy Wallenius Wilhelmsen
Shipping

Wallenius Wilhelmsen Orders Next-Generation Car Carriers Powered by Methanol

Oslo-based roll-on/roll-off shipping company Wallenius Wilhelmsen has signed a letter of intent to construct four “methanol-capable and

August 15, 2023
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Gas carrier Kuapang taking on biofuel bunkers in the Port of Vlissingen
Shipping

Advancing Maritime Decarbonization: Latest Successful Biofuel Trial in Green Fuel Supply Chain

The Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation (GCMD) has announced its latest successful biofuel supply chain trial, part of a pilot to develop a

August 15, 2023
Total Views: 875

Monday, August 14, 2023
Aerial view of containerships at the port of Southampton
Shipping

U.S. and UK Collaborating on Green Shipping Corridors to Achieve Zero Emissions by 2050

In a joint effort to combat climate change, the United States and the United Kingdom are embarking on the development of green shipping corridors to help

August 14, 2023
Total Views: 1790

Tuesday, July 25, 2023
ships at port of rotterdam
Shipping

European Council Adopts ‘FuelEU Maritime’ Regulation to Help Combat Ship Emissions

The European Council has adopted the so-called ‘FuelEU maritime’ regulation to help increase the use of renewable and low-carbon fuels in the

July 25, 2023
Total Views: 1509

Friday, July 21, 2023
smoke pollution coming from a container ship
Shipping

Seafarers Recognized for Having Key Role in Shipping’s GHG Reduction Strategy

Seafarers’ unions have secured commitments to a “Just Transition” for maritime workers as part of the International Maritime

July 21, 2023
Total Views: 1092

Friday, July 14, 2023
MAN Reaches Milestone with Successful Test of Two-Stroke Ammonia Marine Engine
Shipping

MAN Reaches Milestone with Successful Test of Two-Stroke Ammonia Marine Engine

MAN Energy Solutions has announced the successful first test of a two-stroke marine engine on ammonia fuel, marking a major milestone in the development of a

July 14, 2023
Total Views: 7076

Tuesday, July 11, 2023
Port of Hamburg
Shipbuilding

Evergreen Orders 24 Methanol-Fueled Containerships for $5 Billion

Taiwanese shipping Line Evergreen Marine Corp has confirmed orders for 24 large methanol deal fuel containerships at shipyards in Japan and South Korea. All 24

July 11, 2023
Total Views: 1888

Friday, July 7, 2023
imo headquarters
Shipping

Shipping Regulator Falls Short of 1.5C-Aligned Climate Targets

By Jack Wittels (Bloomberg) — Shipping’s international regulator set non-binding emissions goals that fail to align with restricting global warming to

July 7, 2023
Total Views: 530

Thursday, July 6, 2023
IINO LINES and J-POWER Collaborate on World’s First Rotor Sail Installation on a Coal Carrier
Shipping

IINO LINES and J-POWER Collaborate on World’s First Rotor Sail Installation on a Coal Carrier

Japan-based IINO LINES and J-POWER, the Japanese electric utility, have agreed to install a Norsepower Rotor Sail™ on the coal carrier M/B Yodohime,

July 6, 2023
Total Views: 1114