Tag: energy efficiency

EDGE Navigation AS chosen Ulstein as its partner to develop a container vessel with X-BOW hull lines for non-fossil fuel propulsion.

In an exclusive interview with SAFETY4SEA, James Collett, Managing Director Sperry Marine & President of CIRM, the organisation dedicated to developing and sharing global standards for shipborne electronic equipment and systems, refers to key barriers and opportunities towards a widespread adoption of digitalization within maritime industry.

A newly-completed joint development project (JDP) deployed simulation and modeling of carbon footprints of a VLCC to give insight into energy efficiency technologies and LNG bunkering analysis. 

The path to lower CO2 emissions from ships will be better achieved through a fleet-based approach to efficiency requirements, according to a new analysis prepared for Danish Shipping by Dutch consultants CE Delft.

More ship operators have recognised that proactive fouling control and hull efficiency are critical to managing increasingly strict regulations, rising fuel costs and environmental performance. In this context, Jotun launched HullKeeper, an advanced hull optimisation programme with the aim to improve hull efficiency and assist operators in making proactive decisions for optimal performance, efficiency and regulatory compliance.

Following the renewable energy purchase agreement of Port of Tallinn along with Eesti Energia, the port now consumes only green electricity produced in Estonia.

The Sea Cargo Charter (SCC) provides a framework that enables shipowners, charterers and cargo owners in the bulk industry to align their activities and promote shipping’s green transition, explains Mr. Mark Smith, Loss Prevention Executive at The North Club.

The IMO approved Tuesday draft amendments to MARPOL on short-term measures to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from commercial shipping. The additional regulations were approved at IMO's Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 75), underway virtually this week. 

Following the industry's efforts to ship efficiency, Lloyd's Register i4 Insight integrates data and applications to deliver fleet insights, providing a holistic view of both ship and fleet operations.

With the IMO 2020 regulations already up and running, as well as the promise of further mandates down the line, are pushing ship designs forward, Wartsila believes.