Decrbonization

Enagás, through its subsidiary Scale Gas and Peninsula, has launched a new LNG bunkering ship, “Levante LNG,” to supply LNG to ships in the Port of Algeciras and the surrounding area. This project, co-financed by the European Union’s Connecting Europe Facility (CEF), aims to improve air quality in the region, reports Enagas.

Stefano Campagnolo, project manager at the European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA), has visited the Port of...

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More realistic measures are needed for shipping’s decarbonization, according to the classification society DNV, reports Baltic Exchange.

In its Maritime Forecast to 2050 report, DNV assessed existing and planned production of carbon-neutral fuels, concluding that they will remain expensive and in tight supply over the near term.

The report estimates the cumulative capacity of ongoing or announced carbon-neutral fuel production capacities for 2030 to be 44 to 63 million tonnes of...

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• Transfers reinforce Pilbara’s potential to be a green ammonia bunkering hub.
• Ammonia transfers were conducted under strict safety protocols, with requisite approvals, and overseen by Pilbara Ports and Australian Government agencies.
• The Pilbara is home to the world’s largest bulk export port, exporting iron ore, salt, lithium, natural gas, ammonia and other commodities.
• The Pilbara is a highly prospective region for low to zero greenhouse gas emissions shipping, and Port Dampier has extensive...

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Seatrium Limited and Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) have officially signed an addendum and training Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) during the renaming ceremony of the former Sembcorp Marine Lab. This collaboration reaffirms both parties’ commitment to advancing green and sustainable energy solutions in the Offshore and Marine (O&M) sector. The newly named Seatrium New Energy Laboratory will focus on innovation in areas such as new energies, offshore renewables,...

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Hot off the heels of the phased introduction of the EU Emission Trading Scheme for shipping, the industry is bracing itself for the impending impact of FuelEU Maritime. This new regulation, set to be enforced from January 1, 2025, mandates significant reductions in greenhouse gas (GHG) intensity. While the initial target of a 2% cut might seem modest, the potential financial consequences for non-compliance are far from negligible, reports Baltic Exchange.

Accordin...

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China is set to establish a trading platform for green hydrogen and its derivatives, aiming to decarbonize the heavy-emitting shipping industry and lead the global hydrogen sector. The platform will focus on certifying and trading green hydrogen, methanol, and ammonia within China, with plans to expand globally, reports SCMP.

The Shanghai Environment and Energy Exchange (SEEE), Shanghai International Port Group, China Energy Investment Group, and Shanghai Lingang Economic...

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The IACS Council convened in Rome for its 89th session (C89) under new Council Chair Roberto Cazzulo, focusing on integrating human element (HE) considerations early in all IACS work streams. Recognizing the importance of the ship’s crew in safely operating sophisticated vessels, IACS developed internal guidelines for a structured approach to address HE needs, according to an article published on its website.

• Training and Guidelines: Over 150 IACS technical experts have...

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Recognizing the need for climate action, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) adopted a new strategy in 2023 to incorporate a net-zero emissions goal for all vessels by or around 2050. “With a lifetime of 20-30 years for a vessel built today, it is vital to start thinking now about how to reach these goals. 2050 isn’t that far off,” urges Asbjørn Haslebakke, CEO of Helsinki-headquartered maritime power electronics specialist The Switch, a BEMAC company.

Green...

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