Tag: fuel efficiency

BIMCO has launched a Ship Recycling Alliance to help accelerate safe and environmentally sound recycling of ships.

As we move into a multi-fuel, multi-technology era, the complexity of onboard work will only grow. Digital tools and automated checklists will be key, acting as a guiding light and a safeguard in this fast-changing environment, argues Esa Henttinen, EVP, Safety Solutions at NAPA.

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, announced its intent to invest in Carnot Ltd., a startup company that develops technology for highly efficient engines using heat-resistant materials. This project has been led by MOL (Europe Africa) LTD.

Thun Tankers has taken delivery of the Thun Resource, the first of eight eco-friendly vessels in its "Resource Efficient Class" series.

EMSA (European Maritime Safety Agency) demonstrates how ,in 2022, they supported the European Commission on the maritime dimension of the European Green Deal, focusing on the legislative initiatives linked to the Fit for 55 package.

Golden Ocean Group Limited (GOGL) announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire six modern 208,000 deadweight tons (dwt) vessels equipped with exhaust gas cleaning systems, or scrubbers, for a total consideration of $291 million.

One of the less known ways to reduce fuel consumption and consequently lower emissions is air lubrication.

ABB has secured a contract with the shipyard COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry, to equip 10 China COSCO container vessels with a magnet shaft generator systems.

MOL, MOL Techno-Trade, and Akishima Laboratories announced that they have formed a strategic partnership to progress fuel efficiency of MOL Group-operated vessels and minimize vessels’ greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

During SMM 2022,  Stolt Tankers and Yara Marine Technologies signed an agreement to equip a further seven tankers with Yara Marine's FuelOpt propulsion optimization technology. This new order follows the installation and evaluation of Yara's technology on board the Stolt Breland in early 2022, with the aim to enhance fuel efficiency.