Tag: reducing shipping emissions

Innovate UK, part of UK Research and Innovation, will work with the Department for Transport (DfT) to invest up to £8 million in innovation projects to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from shipping and portsm through the Smart Shipping Acceleration Fund.

The Detroit/Wayne County Port Authority revealed details of an ambitious program to dramatically improve air quality and the health of residents by cutting carbon emissions to net zero by 2040.

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

According to Reuters, BHP Group of Australia intends to welcome its initial ammonia-fueled bulk carrier by 2026 as part of its strategy to reduce shipping emissions.

Imoto Shoun and Marindows are using Japan's first replaceable container storage battery to create a next-generation system that enables hybrid operation using container storage batteries, onboard storage batteries, and generators.

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.

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) has announced plans to equip its LR1 product tanker Nexus Victoria with the "Filtree System," an onboard CO2 capture system with a SOx scrubber manufactured by Value Maritime B.V. (VM).

MISC has entered into Time Charter Party Contracts (TCP) with PETCO Trading Labuan Company Ltd (PTLCL) through its petroleum arm, AET, for the world’s first two ammonia dual-fuel Aframaxes.

In 2023, CO2 emissions in the port decreased by 2.2 Mton (10%) compared to 2022. Emissions are one third lower than in 2016, the peak year in terms of CO2 emissions in the port.

DNV presented Fortescue with class and statutory certificates for its dual-fuelled ammonia-powered vessel ‘Green Pioneer’ at a ceremony held during Singapore Maritime Week.