Green Marine
Stolt Tankers wraps up in-transit hull cleaning trial
Stolt-Nielsen subsidiary Stolt Tankers has completed an in-transit hull cleaning trial using Shipshave’s ITCH on board the Stolt Acer as the vessel sailed from Port Said, Egypt to Algeciras, Spain. The In-Transit Cleaning of Hulls (ITCH) allows the crew to clean the hull while a ship is sailing, ins
Net-zero technology developers scoop £8 million to cut offshore emissions in UK
The UK-based Net Zero Technology Centre has revealed the 20 winners of its 2022 Open Innovation Programme. The center was created as part of the Aberdeen City Region Deal, with £180 million of UK and Scottish government funding to maximise the potential of the North Sea. Since its inception in 2017,
MSI: New environmental regulations could cause Mediterranean feeder ship shortage
The impact of environmental regulations on an older fleet could see shortage of available tonnage, Maritime Strategies International said.
Strong incentives needed to drive shipowners to cut vessels’ overall methane emissions
Owners of vessels burning methane-based fuels such as LNG are not likely to pursue investments in methane emission reduction technologies without strong incentives or regulatory requirements, a study from Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping (MMMCZCS) says. The study provides an ov
Hy24 clean hydrogen fund up and running at €2 billion of allocations
Hy24, the joint venture between FiveT Hydrogen and Ardian, has announced the closing of its first hydrogen impact fund – Clean H2 Infra Fund – at €2 billion of allocations, exceeding its initial ambitions. Launched a year ago, the fund is said to be the world’s first and largest infrastructure fund
Scandlines wraps up investment in low-noise thrusters for hybrid ferries
Danish ferry operator Scandlines has completed a more than EUR 13 million investment project in upgrading the Fehmarn ferries and at the same time significantly reduced its environmental impact.
Grimaldi investing in 12 new eco-friendly vessels
Italian shipping major Grimaldi Group is celebrating its 75th anniversary with a new round of investments in green vessels and port stake acquisitions. Namely, Grimaldi has signed a contract for the construction of two car carriers of 7,800 lane metre capacity from the Chinese Jinlong yard. The ship
Port of Antwerp-Bruges renewing Europa Terminal as it eyes becoming a climate-neutral port
Europe’s second largest seaport Port of Antwerp-Bruges and terminal operator PSA Antwerp gave the official green light for the renewal of the quayside and terminal at Europa Terminal. The renewal process, which will cost 335 million euros, is expected to take nine years and will be carried out in th
Study: Maersk among 134 ‘highly carbon-exposed’ companies failing to include climate risks in financial reporting
Danish shipping major Maersk has been included in the list of 134 ‘highly carbon-exposed companies’ that reportedly failed to disclose how climate-related risks might impact them financially. The list is part of a review produced by The Carbon Tracker Initiative, a think tank specializing in researc
In focus: Vessel decarbonization efforts pick up steam
The offshore energy industry is showing its strongest commitment and ramp-up in efforts to reach net-zero targets as soon as possible and get the energy crisis worries off its chest. Cutting vessel emissions has always been an integral part of the equation. With hybrid power solutions and different
Holland Shipyards to build 4 autonomous, all-electric ferries for Sweden
Dutch shipbuilder Holland Shipyards Group has signed a contract with the Swedish Transport Administration (Trafikverket) for the delivery of two plus two autonomous all-electric ferries.
Uni-Tankers preps two ships for low-carbon era
Danish ship owner and operator Uni-Tankers has decided to retrofit two of its tankers to meet expectations for energy efficiency for the years ahead.
Bergeron: CII metrics are not fit for purpose
The IMO’s regulation on the carbon intensity indicator (CII) that enters into force in 2023 has come under a lot of fire in the shipping industry as a regulation that could punish owners with poor vessel ratings on the grounds of factors that they cannot influence upon. The CII is aimed at supportin
Maersk-led businesses urge Denmark to lead the way in green transition
Danish companies pursuing high sustainability objectives are urging the country’s government and politicians to maintain sustainability on top of their agenda. In a joint statement, signed by A.P. Møller – Mærsk, FLSmidth, Ørsted and Vestas, among others, the companies asked the government to contin