Tag: decarbonization

The International Windship Association (IWSA) has released the Low/Zero Emission Vessels & Wind Propulsion survey in order to learn the public's opinion o the matter.

According to a new study from Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden, the combined emissions of metals and other environmentally toxic compounds from ships endangers the marine environment.

The Sea Cargo Charter, a global framework for assessing and disclosing the climate alignment of chartering activities, today released its annual report covering 2022, highlighting the disclosure of emissions data from shipping companies’ activities.

Future alternative fuel technologies, such as hydrogen, ammonia, batteries, and biofuels, are expected to introduce new training for all seafarers, in addition to familiarization onboard, specific to the ship they are joining.

A2B-online announced the newbuild of two environmentally friendly, multi-fuel methanol propulsion system container vessels of 650 TEU. 

OCI Global announced that it is fueling the first ever green methanol-powered container ship in a new partnership with A.P. Moller-Maersk.

The UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO) has signed Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with the Port of London Authority (PLA) and Peel Ports Group to enable greater collaboration in the port sector.

The Port of Klaipeda has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Proman for future methanol bunkering planning, design, and implementation, as well as the potential development of a methanol-to-electricity project for shore side power (SSE) in or near the port.

On June 8th, U.S. Senators Alex Padilla and Sheldon Whitehouse  introduced a legislation to reduce air pollution within the shipping industry.

DNV has published a study co-sponsored by the Singapore Maritime Foundation (SMF), examining the key drivers propelling the transformation of the maritime industry and assesses their impact on ship management and seafarers leading up to 2030.