Tag: energy efficiency

The consultation and assessment elements of a project to assist the Philippines to improve the safety and energy efficiency of its domestic ferry operations have concluded.

Vessel selection has always been an extremely time-consuming and complex task for charterers. Access to real-time data and accurate fuel performance modelling to help them choose the most effective ship for their needs has historically been challenging at best, and highly limited at worst, argues Pelle Sommansson, Chief Product & AI Officer, ZeroNorth.

In the margins of COP27, the European Commission announced an additional 10 million euro for a project to reduce international shipping’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

A Practical Guide to the Selection of Energy Efficiency Technologies for Ships has been published by the Global Industry Alliance to Support Low Carbon Shipping (Low Carbon GIA) under the IMO Norway GreenVoyage2050 Project.

Carbon taxes will increase, favouring energy efficient ships and requiring closer co-operation between owners and charterers, says Will Fray, Director, Maritime Strategies International

The Port of Long Beach is accepting proposals for energy efficiency projects that qualify for funding under its Community Grants Program.

Siemens Smart Infrastructure and Shell Global Solutions International signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on developing low-carbon and highly efficient energy solutions that support the energy transition.

The Norwegian pool operator Hansa Tankers announced its partnership with StormGeo, part of Alfa Laval, to roll out a fleet performance management software to all vessels in its pool and improve performance. 

Damen Shipyards Group has unveiled a comprehensive new design for its popular Cutter Suction Dredger (CSD) range, firstly introduced in 2004.  However, last year the decision was taken to completely overhaul the range and the result is a series of vessels that, while looking familiar, deliver the very latest in excellence in operations, sustainability and technology.

Wallenius Wilhelmsen is the first global shipping company to adopt a fully AI-based approach to voyage optimization. Having implemented live streaming of vital data onboard 65 vessels, this new approach will help reduce fuel consumption by up to 10 per cent.