Green Marine
MI calls for well-to-wake approach in GHG accounting of fuels
The Methanol Institute (MI) is calling on maritime policy-makers to adopt a “well-to-wake” approach in greenhouse gas (GHG) accounting of fuels to support the decarbonization of maritime transport.
In focus: Redefining the offshore energy environment
Energy transition is bringing with it an intricate mix of options for the offshore energy and shipping sectors.
BIMCO: 381 boxships ordered worldwide in 2021
Shipowners are enjoying a cash-rich period despite coronavirus challenges and continue investing in new vessels.
Hamburg prosecutors raid offices of Erck Rickmers, others over illegal shipbreaking
Hamburg public prosecutors have raided the offices of Erck Rickmers Group and other shipowners due to allegations of illegal beaching of ships.
NGOs call on Greece, Bangladesh to stop unlawful beaching of ferry
Greece and Bangladesh have been urged by NGOs to stop the “illegal” beaching of a ferry containing asbestos and other toxic materials.
Onshore power system at Helsinki’s South Harbour ready for use
A new onshore power connection for passenger ships next to the Olympia Terminal at the South Harbour in Helsinki is now operational.
Germany eyes Hamburg-Copenhagen-Oslo hydrogen corridor
Hamburg’s Senator for Economic Affairs sees great potential for the creation of a hydrogen corridor from Hamburg via Copenhagen to Oslo.
Wasaline’s LNG-powered ferry Aurora Botnia delivered
Finnish shipbuilder Rauma Marine Constructions has delivered the new LNG-fueled ferry Aurora Botnia to shipping company Wasaline.
HHLA to have a say in H2Global foundation
Germany-based port and transport logistics company Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA) revealed it would be actively involved in the newly founded H2Global foundation to successfully implement its hydrogen technology projects.
SGMF forms APAC committee to push LNG as marine fuel
U.K.-based Society for Gas as a Marine Fuel (SGMF) has formed its first regional cooperation committee, as the use of LNG as ship fuel rises in the Asia Pacific.
Praxis’ GreenBattery ESS wins DNV type approval
Dutch ship automation company Praxis Automation Technology has received type approval by classification society DNV for its GreenBattery energy storage system (ESS) for use in battery-powered or hybrid vessels and off-shore units.
Maersk orders carbon-neutral methanol-powered fleet
Danish container shipping giant Maersk revealed plans to add to its fleet a total of eight large ocean-going container vessels capable of being operated on carbon-neutral methanol.
Will UK Hydrogen Strategy pave the way for shipping’s decarbonisation?
The UK government recently unveiled its first Hydrogen Strategy with a vision to create a thriving low-carbon hydrogen sector over the next decade and beyond.
Germany invests in power-to-liquid fuels
Germany’s government has announced a funding call for the construction and operation of a development platform for power-to-liquid (PtL) fuels.