Tag: GHG

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines announced that the LPG dual-fuel LPG/ammonia carrier (VLGC) Aquamarine Progress II, ordered by its group company, Aramo Shipping (Singapore) Pte. Ltd., was delivered on April 26 by Namura Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., according to the company's release.

Carras (Hellas) S.A. is taking the next step in its sustainability journey by receiving the ABS Biofuel-1 notation for its Aquataurus ultramax bulk carrier, the first vessel in the world to qualify.

According to news, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) aims to achieve a 20% reduction in overall greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2030, with a more ambitious goal of reaching 30%. However, there are concerns from certain quarters about the industry's ability to attain this objective.

The World Shipping Council (WSC) is calling on the EU to design policy frameworks that facilitate the essential role of shipping in a globally connected economy and to forge the path to net-zero shipping by 2050 in partnership with industry.

Daphne Technology will deploy its PureMetrics system on an LNG carrier chartered by Trafigura and managed by Latsco LNG LLC in summer 2024, to measure GHG emissions in real time. 

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines and its group company MOL Sunflower announced that the naming and launching ceremony for the first of two LNG-fueled ferries, which are under construction at Naikai Zosen Corporation, was held at Innoshima Shipyard on April 11.

NAPA has agreed with IINO Lines to provide NAPA Voyage Optimization onboard two vessels equipped with Norsepower Rotor SailsTM (NPRS™). This synergy will help harness the power of weather routing to maximize the fuel savings delivered by wind propulsion systems and minimize greenhouse gas emissions.

DNV has awarded HD Hyundai Mipo Dockyard an Approval in Principle (AiP) for the design of ammonia dual fuel 45,000 m3 LPG carriers.

ITOCHU Corporation announced that, together with Nihon Shipyard Co., MAN Energy Solutions, Mitsui E&S Co, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, ("K" Line), and NS United Kaiun Kaisha, has executed a Memorandum of Understanding regarding joint development effort for the commercialization of ammonia fueled ships.

Global Shipping Business Network (GSBN) has published a new report emphasizing significant carbon emission reductions achievable in the shipping sector through digitalization of operations.