Green Marine
Kongsberg Maritime rolls out decision support system for vessel optimisation
Norwegian maritime technology group Kongsberg Maritime (KM) has launched EcoAdvisor, an intelligent and dynamic decision support system for optimising a range of vessel operations. The system is an outcome of a joint ‘Intelligent Efficiency’ research project between KM, DOF Subsea, Sintef, NORCE and
Erma First debuts shore power solution
Greek ballast water treatment specialist Erma First has launched Blue Connect, a high-voltage shore power solution. Cold ironing systems enable vessels to connect to a port’s electrical grid in order to power vessels’ systems and equipment while at birth, enabling the ships’ diesel generators to be
Bureau Veritas releases new ‘biofuel ready’ notation for shipping industry
French classification society Bureau Veritas (BV) has issued a new ‘biofuel ready’ notation to support the wider deployment of biofuels in the shipping industry. BV said that this notation will help the maritime industry address the main challenges related to the use of biofuels by ships, providing
Bulker collides with LNG carrier off Gibraltar
A Marshall Island-registered LNG carrier Adam LNG was clipped by a bulk carrier OS 35 while the latter was maneuvering to exit the Bay of Gibraltar on Monday, 29 August. Following the collision, the Tuvalu-registered bulk carrier started taking on water amidships and was beached to avoid sinking. Th
HAV Hydrogen to launch containerized H2 systems for ships
Norwegian supplier of hydrogen-based energy systems for vessels HAV Hydrogen, a subsidiary of HAV Group, is set to introduce a deck-based containerized hydrogen energy system for ships and fast-track the commercial use of hydrogen as ship fuel. As described, the solution is a stand-alone, scalable p
Ports of Stockholm breaks ground on Sweden’s 1st cruise ship onshore power connection
Ports of Stockholm is investing in the construction of onshore power connection facilities for cruise ships at two city centre quays. By plugging into onshore power supplied from the local electricity grid cruise ships can shut down their engines and significantly reduce their environmental impact.
Neptune Maritime becomes member of UN Global Compact
Jersey-based maritime leasing platform Neptune Maritime Leasing Limited has joined the United Nations Global Compact, the largest corporate sustainable development initiative in the world, a voluntary leadership platform for the development, implementation and disclosure of responsible business prac
Northern Lights and Yara sign first cross-border CO2 transport and storage deal in ‘major milestone’ for decarbonising Europe
Northern Lights, a joint venture between Equinor, Shell and TotalEnergies, and Norwegian chemical company Yara have signed what is said to be the world’s first commercial agreement on cross-border CO2 storage and transport, marking a ‘major milestone’ for decarbonising Europe. Northern Lights and Ya
LR clears Torghatten Nord’s hydrogen ferry project
Lloyd’s Register (LR) has awarded Approval in Principle (AiP) to Norwegian shipowner Torghatten Nord for two hydrogen-powered vessels operating on Norway’s longest ferry route, Vestfjordstrekninga, connecting Bodø, Røst, Værøy and Moskenes. The two vessels, designed by Norwegian Ship Design, will us
In focus: The X factor of Power-to-X
While the world is working toward having as much renewable energy as possible, green fuels and energy storage could be what saves the day, at least for energy-intensive industries. News on hydrogen and ammonia projects, and renewable energy developments with Power-to-X components this week certainly
World Shipping Council lays out suggestions to strengthen IMO GHG strategy
The World Shipping Council (WSC) has highlighted three key suggestions to support progress and ensure that the IMO regulations are effective in driving the transition to alternative fuels and propulsion technologies in the global shipping industry. “This is the time for open-minded discussions and a
Excelerate Energy’s FSRU Exemplar heads out to serve Finland
U.S.-based LNG company Excelerate Energy’s floating storage and regasification unit FSRU Exemplar has departed Argentina and is on its way to serve
Belledune, Wilhelmshaven ports partner up on clean fuels, green energy
Canada’s Belledune Port Authority (BPA) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Niedersachsen Ports Wilhelmshaven, Germany, to collaborate on the movement of dry and liquid bulk commodities, and manufactured products, between Canada and Germany, with a focus on clean fuels and green prod
Scrubber market to reach $16.4 billion by 2030
The global marine scrubber market is estimated to achieve a market size of $16.38 billion by 2030, according to a new report issued by Acumen Research and Consulting.