Green Marine
Stena Germanica runs on recycled methanol
The Swedish ferry company Stena Line has powered its RoPax ferry Stena Germanica with methanol recycled from residual steel gases, claiming another world first. The ferry traveled from Sweden to Germany this week using fuel dubbed ‘Blue Methanol’. The fuel is recycled from residual steel gases, a by
19 ports ink declaration on disruption, digitalisation and decarbonisation
19 port authorities from Africa, Asia, Europe, Middle East, and the US, have signed a declaration on their collective response to disruption, digitalisation, and decarbonisation. The declaration was signed at the 6th Port Authorities Roundtable (PAR), a virtual event hosted by the Antwerp Port Autho
Keppel, Sembcorp Marine to discuss offshore and marine business merger
Singapore’s conglomerate Keppel Corporation and compatriot offshore builder Sembcorp Marine are set to begin discussions to combine their offshore and marine businesses.
Wärtsilä, Global Energy Ventures join forces on propulsion solutions for hydrogen vessel
The technology group Wärtsilä has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Global Energy Ventures (GEV) of Australia to cooperate on the inclusion of Wärtsilä propulsion systems in GEV’s compressed hydrogen (C-H2) ships. The cooperation aims at advancing GEV’s Approval in Principle (AiP) appl
Seaspan orders two 12,000 TEU boxship newbuilds
Hong Kong-based containership owner Seaspan Corporation has entered into agreements for the construction of two new 12,000 TEU containerships.
World’s largest dual-fuel LPG carrier delivered to Exmar
Belgium-based shipping group Exmar has taken delivery of an 88,000 cbm LPG carrier Flanders Innovation from Chinese Jiangnan Shipyard.
AMSA looking into VLSFO spill impact
The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) announced it was conducting research throughout 2021 into how Very Low Sulphur Fuel Oils (VLSFOs) behave if spilled into the Australian marine environment. The purpose of the study is to develop national arrangements, policies and principles for the ma
Ever Given owners, Suez Canal Authority hammer out compensation deal
Owners of the 20,000 TEU containership Ever Given, which has been stuck in Egypt for months following its grounding in the Suez Canal, have reached an agreement in principle with the canal authority over the compensation claim. “Together with the owner and the ship’s other insurers we are now workin
Carnival reveals 2030 sustainability goals
World’s largest cruise company Carnival Corporation has announced its initial set of 2030 sustainability goals, with the achievement of 2020 sustainability goals a year ahead of schedule.
T&E blasts EU’s ‘leaked’ green shipping law for including LNG, biofuels
An EU law intended to drive the uptake of clean fuels by ships will actually lock in the use of fossil fuels for decades, Transport & Environment (T&E) said citing a leaked proposal of a law mandating ships to progressively switch to sustainable marine fuels. Specifically, the current draft would le
Northern European ports to increase use of shore power for ULCVs
Northern Europe’s largest port authorities have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to increase the use of onshore power supply for ships at berth.
GoodFuels, ZERO team up to boost sustainability in marine fuel supply chain
Dutch marine biofuels supplier GoodFuels and Norwegian environmental non-profit organisation ZERO have unveiled a new partnership aimed at enhancing sustainability within the maritime supply chain.
DSME to form int’l R&D alliance for eco-friendly, smart shipbuilding tech
South Korean shipbuilder Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) has decided to form a global research and development (R&D) alliance focused on the development of innovative shipbuilding technologies.
Norway’s duo to supply green hydrogen to zero-emission cargo ship
Norwegian hydropower company Statkraft and utility company Skagerak Energi have been chosen as suppliers of green hydrogen to the zero-emission ship planned by HeidelbergCement and Felleskjøpet.