Tag: energy transition

HEMEXPO today announced it has reached an agreement with DNV for the assessment of energy-saving devices (ESDs).

The Clean Energy Ministerial (CEM) has today adopted the Clean Energy Marine Hubs Initiative (CEM-Hubs) which brings together the private sector and governments across the energy-maritime value chain to transform maritime transportation and production hubs for future low-carbon fuels.

According to UNCTAD Global Investment Trends Monitor, developing countries face a $2.2 trillion annual investment gap for the energy transition.

The latest report by Bureau Veritas unveils insights on constraints the industry faces towards energy transition and emphasizes on the issue around inadequate policy.

RINA and Eni have signed an agreement to jointly develop initiatives that can contribute to the energy transition and decarbonization of their respective operations and particularly maritime transport.

During the 2023 GREEN4SEA Athens Forum, Mrs. Maria Tsompanoglou, Energy Performance Manager, Pantheon Tankers Management Ltd, presented an overview of the impact of specific energy-saving technologies on the EEXI & CII for large tankers and bulk carriers. The presentation focused on the most widely known energy-saving technologies that are already widespread in the market and have proven their effectiveness: pre-swirl stators, PBCFs and low-friction coatings.

The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), launched a new initiative, the IRENA NewGen Renewable Energy Accelerator (NewGen), aimed at supporting young entrepreneurs and innovators in driving the renewable energy transition.

Richard Ballantyne, Chief Executive, British Ports Association, representing over 400 ports and facilities that collectively handle 86% of the UK’s seaborne trade, highlights the importance of ports in industry’s decarbonization journey.

As we are counting down the days for Nor-Shipping 2023, we are excited to host an exclusive interview with Norshipping’s Director, Sidsel Norvik, who mentions which innovations will take place in the exhibition, highlighting that this year, the event will focus on the next generation to showcase how academia is adjusting to the maritime transition and what maritime career opportunities are in store.

Speakers at Unlocking Green Maritime Jobs panel-discussion (3-5th May 2023) outlined the growing demand for seafarers able to handle low and zero-carbon fuels and new technologies that will be needed in order to progress towards a decarbonized maritime shipping sector by 2050.