Tag: CO2

NS United Kaiun Kaisha, Ltd. (NS United) announced that, together with Nippon Shipyard Co., Ltd. (NSY), Imabari Shipbuilding Co., and Japan Marine United Corporation, have executed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the construction of Cape-size bulk carriers using dual methanol fuel, which are next-generation fuel vessels, jointly studied by NSY and NS United.

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines announced that the LPG dual-fuel LPG/ammonia carrier (VLGC) Aquamarine Progress II, ordered by its group company, Aramo Shipping (Singapore) Pte. Ltd., was delivered on April 26 by Namura Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., according to the company's release.

Imoto Shoun and Marindows are using Japan's first replaceable container storage battery to create a next-generation system that enables hybrid operation using container storage batteries, onboard storage batteries, and generators.

In 2023, CO2 emissions in the port decreased by 2.2 Mton (10%) compared to 2022. Emissions are one third lower than in 2016, the peak year in terms of CO2 emissions in the port.

ABS has awarded ECOLOG, with an industry first ISM Document of Compliance for the operation of liquified CO2 carriers on behalf of the Bermuda flag administration.

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (“K” LINE) and Nippon Gas Line announced the agreement to establish a marketing company for the purpose of providing the seamless and efficient integrated liquefied CO2 transportation service for carbon dioxide capture and storage (CCS) projects over the boundaries. 

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on the joint development of a synthetic fuel (e-fuel)/synthetic methanol (e-methanol) supply chain including CO2 marine transport with Idemitsu Kosan and HIF USA LLC and HIF Asia Pacific Pty Limited (HIF), subsidiaries of HIF Global.

A recent study commissioned by the Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation (GCMD), in collaboration with Lloyd’s Register and ARUP, has identified low port readiness as a major hurdle bottlenecking the adoption of Onboard Carbon Capture and Storage (OCCS) system as a practicable decarbonisation solution.

Ocean Network Express (ONE) announced its inaugural European Union Allowances (EUA) transaction with BNP Paribas.

Zero Emissions Ships Technology Association (ZESTA) has outlined four required outcomes from the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 81) meeting.