decarbonization


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: 1770

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: 1479

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: 1075

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: 7049

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: 1860

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: 514

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: 1099

Tuesday, July 4, 2023
A tanker ship is seen in the English Channel at sunrise, near Dover, Britain, August 4, 2021. REUTERS/Peter Nicholls/File Photo
Shipping

UK Adds Maritime Transport to Emissions Trading Scheme

The UK Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) Authority has recently unveiled a series of reforms aimed at strengthening emission limits for industrial, power, and

July 4, 2023
Total Views: 2039

File photo shows an NYK car carrier
Shipping

NYK Joins Singapore-Based Maritime Decarbonization Initiative

SINGAPORE, July 4 (Reuters) – Japan’s leading shipping company NYK has signed a 5-year contract with the Global Centre for Maritime

July 4, 2023
Total Views: 1168

A containership arrives at the Port of Rotterdam
Environment

Europe Targets Missing Emissions That Could Bust Climate Goals

By Petra Sorge and Akshat Rathi (Bloomberg) — The science on tackling climate change is simple: zero out carbon dioxide emissions and global

July 4, 2023
Total Views: 1098

Monday, July 3, 2023
IMO MEPC
Shipping

IMO MEPC 80: Day 1

Barry Parker (gCaptain) – The International Maritime Organization’s MEPC 80 meeting kicked off Monday morning at the IMO headquarters in London, with

July 3, 2023
Total Views: 2334

IMO MEPC
Shipping

Nations Haggle Over Targets to Cut Shipping’s Emissions

By Jack Wittels (Bloomberg) — In a grey, squat building overlooking the Thames River in London, high-level talks began Monday on how to clean up an

July 3, 2023
Total Views: 940

smoke pollution coming from a container ship
Shipping

IMO Kicks off Meeting to Decide Shipping’s Emissions Strategy

By Jonathan Saul LONDON, July 3 (Reuters) – United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Monday called for agreement to reach net zero

July 3, 2023
Total Views: 1833

Friday, June 30, 2023
Maersk ship entering the Port of Rotterdam
Environment

Fashion Industry Driving Demand for Green Shipping, Maersk Says

COPENHAGEN, June 30 (Reuters) – Fashion brands are a key driver of demand for green shipping fuels, according to shipping group Maersk, as the

June 30, 2023
Total Views: 839

Tuesday, June 27, 2023
Wärtsilä to Convert Stena Line Ferries to Methanol Fuel
Environment

Wärtsilä to Convert Stena Line Ferries to Methanol Fuel

Finnish technology group Wärtsilä has been contracted by Swedish ferry operator Stena Line to convert some of its vessels to operate on methanol fuel. The

June 27, 2023
Total Views: 1838

Monday, June 26, 2023
smoke pollution coming from a container ship
Shipping

Researchers Show How Shipping Can Cut Emissions Nearly in Half By End of Decade

With the International Maritime Organization (IMO) set to finalize its strategy for reducing greenhouse gas emissions shipping next month, Dutch researcher CE

June 26, 2023
Total Views: 2618

IMO
Shipping

Delegates Told to Be ‘Ambitious and Bold’ Ahead of IMO’s Critical MEPC 80 Meeting

By Barry Parker (gCaptain) – With the all-important MEPC 80 meeting now a week away, the preparatory work at the International Maritime Organization

June 26, 2023
Total Views: 1246

IMO Chief Urges Decisive Action at Environment Talks
Environment

IMO Chief Urges Decisive Action at Environment Talks

LONDON, June 26 (Reuters) – Countries must take decisive action at talks aimed at accelerating decarbonisation in

June 26, 2023
Total Views: 514

Maersk Adds to Green Methanol-Fueled Orderbook
Shipbuilding

Maersk Adds to Green Methanol-Fueled Orderbook

A.P. Moller – Maersk (Maersk) has announced an additional order for six mid-sized containerships equipped dual-fuel engines capable of operating on

June 26, 2023
Total Views: 2229

Wednesday, June 21, 2023
maersk ship
Shipping

Maersk to Retrofit Containership to Green Methanol Fuel

Danish shipping giant Maersk has announced plans to retrofit one of its existing ships to dual-fuel methanol power capable of operating on green methanol. The

June 21, 2023
Total Views: 1335