HAROPA PORT News: 2024 Olympics on the Seine, Strategy for Containers, Wind Power in Le Havre, River Transport, Wind-powered Decarbonisation…

Every quarter, HAROPA PORT publishes its bilingual magazine (French/English) which covers the major news of the 3 ports, with an economic dossier, an opening on innovation, etc.

This issue could be of interest to you as it deals with the following topics in particular:

–          The 2024 Olympics on the Seine: For the first time in the history of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, the opening ceremony will not be held in a stadium… but on the Seine: 10,500 sports men and women will travel on a...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2022/04/21/haropa-port-news-2024-olympics-on-the-seine-strategy-for-containers-wind-power-in-le-havre-river-transport-wind-powered-decarbonisation/

ESPO welcomes cross-party support in the European Parliament for prioritising OPS where it makes sense

Isabelle Ryckbost

19 April 2022

Today the European Parliament Committee on Transport and Tourism (TRAN) will discuss the draft Report from MEP Ertug on the proposal for an Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation (AFIR). On 20 April, the TRAN Committee will also discuss the draft Report from MEP Warborn on the proposed FuelEU Maritime Regulation, as well as the more than 1000 TRAN amendments on the AFIR proposal.

The European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) welcomes the cross-party support in...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2022/04/19/espo-welcomes-cross-party-support-in-the-european-parliament-for-prioritising-ops-where-it-makes-sense/

New electric catamarans and drive systems on display at the 2022 International Multihull Boat Show

Picture credit Christophe Launay

La Grande-Motte, France (19 April 2022) – The largest multihull show in the world will host Torqeedo’s latest lineup of marine electric and hybrid propulsion systems and a variety of electric and hybrid craft, including the Excess 15 with Deep Blue Hybrid, from 20 – 24 April in La Grande-Motte, France. The new range of electromobility products includes a full-line upgrade of Torqeedo’s market-leading Cruise motors and a powerful new Deep Blue 50 kW saildrive with...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2022/04/19/new-electric-catamarans-and-drive-systems-on-display-at-the-2022-international-multihull-boat-show/

Redefining the energy system: Analyzing the potential of offshore wind

Offshore wind is a forerunner in building up a zero-carbon supply chain without being pushed by IMO.  

What are the reasons and how do the maritime players in that field manage to move so quickly in their efforts to decarbonize? I have been invited onto DNV’s Maritime Impact podcast to discuss the potential of the sector with host Eirik Nyhus, Director Environment at DNV. What are the preferred alternative fuel options, how can surplus wind power be utilized, and what business opportunities does...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2022/04/19/redefining-the-energy-system-analyzing-the-potential-of-offshore-wind/

DNV – WEBINAR, 28 April: Alternative ship fuels – status and outlook

28 April 2022

09.00 – 10.00 a.m. CEST or04.00 – 05.00 p.m. CEST (UTC+2) 

Choose session and sign up

The shipping industry has made strides in the decarbonization challenge, and one of the solutions to meet emission reduction targets or the required CII rating is the use of alternative fuels – both for existing ships and newbuilds.

We have prepared the following agenda for you:

Regulatory summary (brief)  
Alternative fuels – status and activities in the market
A techno-economic approach to fuel...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2022/04/12/dnv-webinar-28-april-alternative-ship-fuels-status-and-outlook/

Strategic partnership between Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore and Korean Register focused on floating offshore wind

The signing ceremony took place at the headquarters of KR and was attended by representatives from both companies.

Busan, Republic of Korea, 4 April 2022 – Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore (BV M&O) and Korean Register (KR) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at cooperation and relations to enhance competences and capacity by sharing of technologies, information and experiences in the field of floating offshore wind farms in the East Sea of Republic of Korea. 

The MoU will see...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2022/04/04/strategic-partnership-between-bureau-veritas-marine-offshore-and-korean-register-focused-on-floating-offshore-wind/

Easy access to the availability and digital procurement of alternative fuels

The energy transition confronts the shipping industry with uncertainties regarding the availability and procurement of alternative fuels. 

Amid high supply chain costs, navigating the alternative fuels market to remain competitive requires comprehensive information about the bunkering infrastructure and fuel supply. DNV’s AFI platform delivers a full overview of alternative fuels and technologies, while the FuelBoss platform facilitates the efficient interaction between fuel buyers and sellers,...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2022/03/31/easy-access-to-the-availability-and-digital-procurement-of-alternative-fuels/

Falling Dry and Wet Markets; Collective Guilt for Ukraine and Covid

John Faraclas

The BDI (Baltic Dry Index) lost 23 points since yesterday and now stands at 2,522; on a weekly basis same was down 61 since last week’ 2,605 losing the 2,600 points threshold. In search for Peace in Ukraine to avoid spill over and World War III, but this requires leaders and not morons to change the mindset. Same applies for Covid’s anathema, now entering its third year. John Faraclas’ daily and weekly recap:

The Capes BCI was down 82 points to 1,887 and on a weekly basis minus 718...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2022/03/25/falling-dry-and-wet-markets-collective-guilt-for-ukraine-and-covid/

Bureau Veritas delivers AiP for ‘Solid Sail’ to help reduce large cruise ship emissions

Chantiers de l’Atlantique’s innovative sailing propulsion system ‘Solid Sail’ receives Approval in Principle from Bureau Veritas. © Chantiers de l’Atlantique

Paris-La Défense, France – March 25, 2022: Bureau Veritas (BV), a world leader in testing, inspection, and certification has delivered an Approval in Principle (AiP) to Chantiers de l’Atlantique for its innovative sailing propulsion system, Solid Sail, tailored for the large ships market.

Solid Sail is a 1,200 m² rigid sail made of composite...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2022/03/25/bureau-veritas-delivers-aip-for-solid-sail-to-help-reduce-large-cruise-ship-emissions/

Registration open for 21st anniversary All-Energy & co-located Dcarbonise

The show is renowned for its busy and buzzing show floor

Registration is now open for All-Energy and the co-located Dcarbonise taking place on Wednesday 11 and Thursday 12 May at Glasgow’s SEC. There will be a special celebratory air at this year’s event, for not only is the UK’s largest renewable and low carbon energy exhibition and conference being held ‘in-person’ for the first time in two years, but it is All-Energy’s 21st anniversary year. 

Registration for the two-day event is now open at ww...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2022/03/16/registration-open-for-21st-anniversary-all-energy-co-located-dcarbonise/

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