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CMA CGM has announced plans to launch a zero-emissions inland transport solution in Vietnam, featuring a 100% electric barge powered by renewable energy.

A significant oil spill occurred along the Russian Black Sea coast after two tankers were severely damaged in a storm over the weekend of December 14-15, 2024.

DNV has released a competence standard (ST) for methanol and a recommended practice (RP) for ammonia, to tackle the safety risks and challenges posed by the introduction of new alternative fuels and technologies.

SEA-LNG analysis showed that LNG dual-fuel vessels provide the lowest compliance cost for meeting EU and IMO decarbonisation regulations.

The Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) met for its 109th session at the IMO Headquarters in London from 2 to 6 December 2024, where developing safety regulations to support the use of new technologies and alternative fuels in ships to reduce emissions was discussed.

Energy company Mabanaft has reached an agreement with the shipping company Hapag-Lloyd for the supply of B30 biofuel in the Port of Hamburg. 

Tankmatch and the Port of Rotterdam have announced the signing of the first continuous permit for the bunkering of methanol.

During its 109th session on 2-6 December, the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC 109) adopted amendments to the IGC and IGF Codes

Utkilen has announced the conversion of chemical tanker Mostraum to run on LNG with three more vessels of its fleet to be converted in 2025.

A new paper by Ricardo on behalf of Transport and Environment (T&E) examines the potential public support mechanisms that can enable shipping and aviation to shift to these renewable fuels, with a focus on supply-side support, appropriate policy frameworks, and strategic investments.