Green Marine

Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation welcomes three new partners
Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation (GCMD), an organisation committed to reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the maritime sector, has been joined by three new partners.

DB Schenker to operate zero-emission autonomous coastal container feeder in Norway
Germany-based logistics provider DB Schenker has revealed plans to operate a zero-emission coastal container feeder vessel between Ikornnes quay and the Port of Ålesund in Norway.

HAV Group gets go-ahead for hydrogen-based energy system for ships
Norwegian HAV Group ASA has received preliminary approval for the hydrogen-based energy system for ships developed in the FreeCO2ast project, making a step towards the commercial use of hydrogen fuel by a commercial vessel.

Stolt Tankers, Rotterdam Port, Vopak to explore shore power use for chemical tankers
Norwegian tanker operator Stolt Tankers, part of Stolt-Nielsen, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Dutch Port of Rotterdam Authority and Vopak terminal Botlek to conduct a six-month feasibility study for the use of shore-based power for chemical tankers calling at the terminal.

Germany charters four floating LNG terminals, cutting dependence on Russia
Germany’s government has entered into charter agreements to secure four floating liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminals, representing one of the first big steps to cut the country’s dependence on Russian gas.

Titan LNG becomes member of SEA-LNG coalition
Titan LNG has joined SEA-LNG, the multi-sector industry coalition that wants to demonstrate LNG’s benefits as a viable marine fuel.

Alfa Laval levelling up in carbon-neutral fuel game
Swedish Alfa Laval has acquired patented technology from the Danish company RenCat to reform hydrogen from ammonia in a move to bolster its position in carbon-neutral fuel processing.

Uniper to build, operate Germany’s first LNG terminal in Wilhelmshaven
German energy major Uniper will invest around €65 million ($68.92m) as builder and operator of Germany’s first LNG terminal in Wilhelmshaven.

Port of Halifax offers incentives to reduce vessel emissions
In order to reduce vessel emissions, Canada’s Halifax Port Authority (HPA) has joined the World Port Climate Initiative (WPCI) as an incentive provider with the International Association of Ports and Harbours’ (IAPH) Environmental Ship Index (ESI).

Wintershall Dea’s hydrogen and CCS project to support Wilhelmshaven energy hub
Wintershall Dea’s new project is putting the wheels into motion to decarbonise the German industry with the help of hydrogen and CCS.

Methanol to hydrogen generator gets approved for marine use
Renewable energy company e1 Marine has received approval in principle (AiP) from the classification society Lloyd’s Register (LR) for its M-series methanol to hydrogen generator.

Uzmar, Robert Allan team up on methanol-powered tugs
Uzmar Shipyard and Robert Allan have signed an agreement to design and build a new series of methanol-fuelled tugboats.

Monjasa wraps up first marine biofuel supply in the Middle East
Oil and shipping company Monjasa, in collaboration with energy company Uniper and biofuel producer Neutral Fuels, has completed its first blending and supply of marine fuels in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

EU to phase out all Russian oil imports ‘in orderly fashion’
The European Union has proposed a ban on all Russian oil imports, aiming to phase out Russian crude oil within six months and refined products by year-end.