Alternative Sources of Energy

The BDI@1,231 …medieval figures that hurt

John Faraclas

The BDI (Baltic Dry Index) is now 1,016 points below the figure as of the end of December 2013 when it stood at 2,247 points. Geopolitics with all types of wars dangerously spreading; IBIA’s 2018 Convention finale more than a cause to celebrate! John Faraclas daily briefing:

The BDI by losing 73 points lost the 1,300 point threshold and since last Monday the 5th of November when our respective daily recap was titled:  proves all our worries and the dangerous volatile uncertainty.

The...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2018/11/08/the-bdi1231-medieval-figures-that-hurt/

Winds of Change: Global Shipping, Decarbonisation & Wind Propulsion

The Ecoliner

HAMBURG – NOVEMBER 06, 2018: A wide consensus that the global shipping fleet must decarbonize has catalysed over the past 12 months since the Bonn meeting of the UNFCCC COP23 and calls for shipping to move faster on this. We had the IMO initial strategy of at least 50% reduction in CO2 emissions by 2050 in April, spurred on further by the recent IPCC 1.5C report calling for 45% reductions by 2030 to avoid the worst climate change scenarios. Against this policy backdrop, a worldwide...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2018/11/06/winds-of-change-global-shipping-decarbonisation-wind-propulsion/

ABB and SINTEF testing hydrogen fuel cells for main ship propulsion

The Color Magic

The new research project seeks to provide the answers required for fuel cell technology to be delivered at the scale needed to power commercial and passenger ships.

The testing methodology, to be developed at SINTEF Ocean’s Trondheim-based laboratory, will use two 30kW fuel cells, set up to model the operation and control of a complete marine power system in a megawatt-scale propulsion plant. ABB’s own software together with SINTEF Oceans vessel simulator capabilities will imitate...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2018/11/05/abb-and-sintef-testing-hydrogen-fuel-cells-for-main-ship-propulsion/

IMO to further consider the challenges of 2020

In addition to progress made on a number of important issues, the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) at its recent Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 73) listened to the concerns raised by INTERCARGO and others and offered a constructive way forward to potentially address them. It is critical, especially for the tramp sector, to ensure an effective implementation process for the 2020 Sulphur Cap regulation. The MEPC agreed to consider at its next sessions, concrete proposals...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2018/11/02/imo-to-further-consider-the-challenges-of-2020/

Alternative fuels: the options

DNV GL has issued a new white paper assessing a range of alternative fuels and technologies. Titled “Alternative fuels and technologies for greener shipping”, the paper examines the cost, availability, regulatory challenges and environmental benefits of alternative fuels and technologies.  

by Gerd Michael Würsig Business Director LNG fuelled ships

The IMO decision to limit the sulphur content of ship fuel from 1 January 2020 to 0.5 per cent worldwide, and the recently adopted resolution to...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2018/10/11/alternative-fuels-the-options/

SeaRenergy opens Dutch office in The Hague

During the office opening ceremony (from left to right: Maarten Verjaal (SeaRenergy B.V.), Hans Timmers (NWEA), Laurens Kok (The Hague Business Agency), Dr. Benjamin Vordemfelde (SeaRenergy Germany)

SeaRenergy announced during the WindEnergy exhibition in Hamburg, that it has opened a new office in the Netherlands. SeaRenergy B.V. will be based in The Hague and lead by Maarten Verjaal as the managing director.

At a networking event in their Hamburg office, hosted together with NWEA (Netherland...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2018/09/28/searenergy-opens-dutch-office-in-the-hague/

GAC UK opens new Dundee office in response to increasing offshore and renewables activity

Grangemouth, 28 September 2018 – GAC UK has opened its 19th branch, in the heart of Dundee harbour. Together with its long-established branches in Scotland at Aberdeen, Leith, Shetland, Invergordon, Orkney and Grangemouth, the new office enables GAC UK to better respond to the growing needs of its offshore and renewables client base in Scotland and beyond.

Adrian Henry, GAC UK’s General Manager – Oil, Gas & Renewables, says: “The addition of a quayside facility in the Port of Dundee to our...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2018/09/28/gac-uk-opens-new-dundee-office-in-response-to-increasing-offshore-and-renewables-activity/

Damen and HST sign contract for second FCS 2710 at WindEnergy Hamburg

On 26th September, Damen Shipyards Group signed a contract with High Speed Transfers (HST) during WindEnergy Hamburg for a Fast Crew Supplier (FCS) 2710. This is HST’s second FCS 2710 since becoming the launching customer for the vessel type earlier this year.

The FCS 2710 builds on the success of its predecessor, Damen’s FCS 2610. The new design is upgraded to deliver more flexibility, more tank capacity, greater deck space, increased comfort and more accommodation. Damen has achieved much...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2018/09/27/damen-and-hst-sign-contract-for-second-fcs-2710-at-windenergy-hamburg/

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