CO2 emission

Ethanol: Will It Power A Low-Carbon Future?

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Ethanol and humans have a tumultuous connection. Of course, a lot of people consume it. Additionally, efforts to scale it up as a fuel and a chemical feedstock have been made for decades. The hope is that the chemical and energy sectors’ dependency on petroleum may be broken and their impact on the environment significantly reduced with the correct technology for producing and using ethanol, as reported by C&en.

Long debate

Conventional ethanol relies on sugars...

https://mfame.guru/ethanol-will-it-power-a-low-carbon-future/

Signal Ocean’s Emissions Estimation Algorithm Exceeds 90% Accuracy

Credits: Chris LeBoutillier/ Unspalsh
  • The International Maritime Organization’s MARPOL Annex VI Carbon Intensity Indicator legislation takes effect from 1 January 2023.  
  • Every vessel above 5000 GT will have a publicly available CII rating ranging from A to E, this rating will only describe a ship’s performance.
  • At sea, ballast and laden legs and Sulphur Emission Control Area navigation times are clearly defined. 

Detailed back testing of actual CO2 emissions of circa 40 tankers that have been...

https://mfame.guru/signal-oceans-emissions-estimation-algorithm-exceeds-90-accuracy/

Newport Shipping Unveils DNV Approved LNG Retrofit Concept

Newport Shipping developed innovative liquefied natural gas (LNG) fuel tank system for crude tankers and bulkers gains a key preliminary class approval to facilitate retrofits of such vessels in line with new environmental requirements to cut maritime emissions, says an article published in Marine Insight.

About the AiP from DNV

The approval-in-principle (AIP) from classification society DNV affirms the technical feasibility of the concept for the VLCC and Capesize vessel classes, and paves the...

https://mfame.guru/newport-shipping-unveils-dnv-approved-lng-retrofit-concept/

MoU Inked for Joint Study of Ammonia-Fueled Ammonia Gas Carrier

NYK Line, Nihon Shipyard Co. Ltd. (Nihon Shipyard), and Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (ClassNK)　signed an MOU with Yara International (Yara), to jointly study the practical application of an ammonia-fueled ammonia gas carrier (AFAGC) that uses ammonia as its main fuel, says a press release published on ClassNK website.

Next-generation fuel

Since carbon dioxide (CO2) is not emitted when ammonia is burned, it is viewed to have promise as a next-generation fuel that could mitigate shipping’s impact on global...

https://mfame.guru/mou-inked-for-joint-study-of-ammonia-fueled-ammonia-gas-carrier/

ClassNK Entrusted With CO2 Emissions Evaluation

Leading Classification Society ClassNK has been entrusted by Anchor Ship Partners Co., Ltd. for the evaluation of CO2 emissions of ships under its impact investment fund of JPY600 billion(USD5.5 billion), Anchor No.5 Ship Investment Fund, says a press release published on their website.

About the investments

The fund, which builds in ESG (environment, social, and governance) perspectives into ship investment, incorporates the concept of impact investment to measure the impact of investment on the...

https://mfame.guru/classnk-entrusted-with-co2-emissions-evaluation/

Cargotec Improves Its Vision & Strategy For Sustainability

  • Cargotec’s Board of Directors has confirmed the company’s refined strategy and vision.
  • Breakthrough objectives are sustainability and profitable growth.
  • With its business areas Kalmar, MacGregor and Hiab, Cargotec’s vision is to become the global leader in sustainable cargo flow.

Cargotec Corporation has confirmed the company’s refined strategy and vision to reduce carbon emission in a Stock Exchange Release published in Cargotec.

Previous Vision

“Our previous vision – becoming the global leader...

https://mfame.guru/cargotec-refines-its-vision-strategy-for-sustainability/

CMA CGM Picks Biomethane for 1st Low-carbon Shipping 

CMA CGM launches a first low-carbon shipping solution, bringing the Group a step closer toward carbon neutrality, says a press release published on their website.

Low-carbon shipping

CMA CGM provides customers with a new and immediately available solution, bringing the Group a step closer toward carbon neutrality, with biomethane, non-fossil energy.

12,000 tonnes of biomethane, the equivalent of two 1,400-TEU LNG-powered ships on an intra-European service for a whole year.

CO2 emissions reduction

An...

https://mfame.guru/cma-cgm-picks-biomethane-for-1st-low-carbon-shipping/

First High-Temperature Ammonia-Powered Fuel Cell For Ships

  • Every year, hundreds of millions of tons of CO2 are emitted through maritime transport, causing serious harm to the climate.
  • As scientists around the world test new propulsion methods capable of replacing fuel oil in ships.
  • Fraunhofer researchers are working as part of an international consortium to develop ammonia-based fuel cells.
  • When used as fuel for ships with electric engines, ammonia is as eco-friendly as hydrogen but easier and safer to handle.

A recent news article published in the...

https://mfame.guru/first-high-temperature-ammonia-powered-fuel-cell-for-ships/

Ericsson’s 5G Network To Increase Safety & Sustainability

  • Trade represented more than 60 percent of the global gross domestic product.
  • Connected ports: A guide to make ports smarter with private cellular technology, outlines how challenges of equipment downtime, congested port yards for loading and unloading, worker safety, and environmental impact could be resolved with private cellular networks.
  • Ericsson collaborated with leading sensor technology provider, ifm electronic, as well as researchers from management consultancy Arthur D.
  • By year five,...

https://mfame.guru/ericssons-5g-network-to-increase-safety-sustainability/

Positive Stories from the Shipping Industry in 2020

With the pandemic and the 2020 sulphur cap, the shipping industry had a challenging time this year but despite all odds it sailed through it rather well. So, here we are chartering some success stories from the shipping industry as presented by Safety4sea.

Chronicling Stories That Shaped the Year

Like all sectors, maritime industry faced an unprecedented situation; whether succeeded or not, industry managed to survive, proving the power of teamwork and solidarity. On the occasion, this month, we...

https://mfame.guru/positive-stories-from-the-shipping-industry-in-2020/

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