Tag: green practices

In view of the upcoming EU elections, the European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) has set its priorities for the next five years.

ABS and U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) are to collaborate on clean energy development in the maritime domain and decarbonization of maritime operations after signing a new memorandum of understanding (MoU).

Cepsa has signed an agreement with Evos, enable the storage of green methanol to be produced by Cepsa at Evos’ storage facilities in Algeciras and Rotterdam.

HGK Shipping announced the construction of a completely new type of vessel. The planned new structure with the project name “Pioneer” will be equipped with a future-oriented tank and loading system technology.

The Global Maritime Forum (GMF), a convener of changemakers and progressive companies and organizations, aspires to position the maritime industry to achieve the 2030 goals on decarbonization set by the International Maritime Organization. They are committed to ongoing efforts toward these objectives.

Wallenius Wilhelmsen ASA has announced its decision to join the First Movers Coalition (FMC), a global public-private partnership focused on scaling emerging climate technologies to decarbonize heavy-emitting sectors. 

The Norwegian Maritime Authority has issued circular to provide guidance on the documentation of compliance with the NOx requirements in the world heritage fjords. 

During the SAFETY4SEA Hamburg Forum 2024, Henning Gramann, CEO, GSR Services GmbH, gave a presentation focusing on the Inventory of Hazardous Materials (IHM). IHM is a document outlining all the existing hazardous material onboard 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.

A coalition of green groups has called on ship engine manufacturers to disclose the full climate impact of fossil gas-powered vessels.