Green Marine
Marell Boats and Scania to develop eco-friendly, hybrid interceptor
Swedish companies Marell Boats and Scania Power Solutions have joined forces to develop a next-generation, eco-friendly interceptor with a hybrid driveline, M17 Patrol.
Disney Cruise Line’s 1st LNG-fueled ship launched at Meyer Werft
German cruise shipbuilding group Meyer Werft has launched Disney Wish, the first LNG-fueled vessel for U.S.-based Disney Cruise Line.
Canada’s gov’t urged to reject Roberts Bank Terminal 2 project
A group of twelve prominent scientists has urged Canada’s Minister of Environment to reject the proposed shipping expansion in the Fraser River Estuary, citing threats to the ecosystem.
UK and Scottish governments seal the green freeports deal
The UK and Scottish governments have reached a partnership agreement to establish two green freeports in Scotland, reflecting the country’s net-zero aspirations.
Two shipping measures could interfere with EU’s ‘Fit for 55’ plans, report shows
A new report commissioned by Danish Shipping indicates that the FuelEU Maritime and EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) initiatives could interact poorly with each other and create obstacles in the road to a reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of at least 55% in the EU by 2030.
LNG-fueled Carnival Celebration launched at Meyer Turku
Carnival Cruise Line, the world’s largest cruise company, has had its second LNG-powered Excel-class cruise ship Carnival Celebration launched at Finnish shipyard Meyer Turku.
CMA CGM to phase out plastic waste shipping
French container shipping major CMA CGM will no longer be transporting any plastic waste aboard its ships, Rodolphe Saadé, Chairman and CEO of the group announced.
In focus: ‘Hydrogen to go, please’
Another week has gone by with (green) hydrogen filling our headlines, from new hydrogen carrier projects and hydrogen-powered vessels, to oil giants looking at hydrogen as the next best thing to invest into as they start adding new revenue drivers.
Energy Observer 2 shows that zero-emission cargo ship tech is here
The Ship It Zero coalition welcomed a new zero-emission cargo ship design unveiled by Energy Observer and called on big retailers to use this moment to move their business to ocean shipping carriers that can offer zero-emission shipping solutions.
11 sustainability-driven shipowners join Green Marine Europe
Environmental certification program Green Marine Europe has announced eleven new shipowners that have become candidates for GME labeling.
SAAM Towage Canada forms industry 1st alliance with indigenous communities
Tug services provider SAAM Towage Canada has signed a strategic alliance agreement with Coast Tsimshian Enterprises, a 100% indigenous-owned collaborative undertaking between Lax Kw’alaams and Metlakatla First Nation.
France: International maritime community unites to make ports greener
A number of port authorities and stakeholders around the world have signed a joint commitment to reduce the environmental impact of stopovers made by container and cruise ships during their sea journeys.
Besiktas: LNG Unity 1st LNG ship to dock in Turkey for repairs
Turkish ship repair yard Besiktas Shipyard says it welcomed LNG Unity as the first shipyard in the region providing in-house services for LNG repair activities.
WSC outlines six critical pathways to zero-carbon shipping
The World Shipping Council (WSC) — the united voice of liner shipping — has identified six regulatory and economic pathways, all of which are critical for the nations of the UN International Maritime Organisation (IMO) to address for a successful maritime energy transition.