Leading Japanese shipbuilders are joining forces in an initiative aimed at integrating accumulated expertise to design and build state-of-the-art ships compliant with the ever more stringent environmental regulations. The organization, named Planning and Design Center for Greener Ships, includes nin
Germany’s Port of Kiel has inaugurated the new shore power facility in an effort to reduce hundreds of tons of CO2 emissions and become one of the greenest ports in Europe.
TFG Marine, a joint venture bunker company, launched by Trafigura, Frontline Ltd, and Golden Ocean Holdings earlier this year, is planning to transition to lower carbon fuels as it marks rapid business growth. The JV was announced back in 2019, with Golden Ocean and Frontline acquiring 10 percent an
With the first lockdowns in place in March 2020, the Internet and social media were buzzing with posts and images of empty cities, and in some cities, even wild animals were pictured roaming the streets as if nature was reclaiming the world from humanity. As governments across the globe shut down th
On 9 December 2020, the European Commission presented its new mobility strategy, charting a course for shipping and the rest of the EU transport sector out of the COVID-19 crisis.
Japanese shipping major Mitsui O.S.K. Lines said that its Propeller Boss Cap Fins (PBCF), marketed by its group company MOL Techno-Trade, has now been ordered for 3,500 vessels. PBCF is an energy-saving device attached to the propeller of a vessel. It breaks up the hub vortex generated behind the ro
Ports of Stockholm has been awarded funding from the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency and the EU for investing in onshore power supply intended for cruise ships. By plugging into onshore power supplied from the local electricity grid cruise ships can shut down their engines and significantly
A coalition of four players promoting sustainable shipping have collaborated on a joint industry project to enable product tanker charterers and shipowners to use methanol as fuel regardless of the cargo carried.
South Korean shipbuilder Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) has signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) to build 10 LNG-powered very large crude carriers (VLCCs) for an undisclosed European client, Business Korea reported citing the shipyard. If the contract for the ten 300,000-ton dual fuel VL
The US Port of Pensacola on the Gulf of Mexico has become the newest Green Marine participant and the third Florida port authority to become part of the largest voluntary environmental certification program for North America’s maritime industry.
Norwegian fertilizer company Yara International ASA is planning to produce green ammonia, powering emission-free shipping fuels and decarbonized food solutions. Against this backdrop, Yara will fully electrify its ammonia plant in Porsgrunn, Norway with the potential to cut 800,000 tonnes of CO2 per
Vietnam-based Song Cam Shipyard launched the world’s first fully-electric ship-handling tug of 70 tonnes bollard pull, the Damen RSD-E Tug 2513, on December 4. Damen is building the vessel in support of New Zealand’s Ports of Auckland ambitious sustainability targets. Specifically, Ports of Auckland
Researchers at Bangor University have teamed up with wildlife charity Sea Watch Foundation and tidal energy company Nova Innovation to develop Sea Watcher, a free mobile app that could prove useful to marine science and conservation.
The UK Government and The Crown Estate have launched a new partnership focused on the growth of the local offshore wind sector and protecting and restoring the marine environment. The Offshore Wind Evidence and Change Programme will be led by The Crown Estate, which has committed to a five year GBP
