Emission Regulation

Incentivize Methane Emission Cut To Induce Shipowners Highlights Study

  • Investments in methane emission reduction technologies are unlikely.
  • Need of strong incentives or regulatory requirements.
  • A study from Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping points it out.

The study from Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping  provides an overview of methane emission sources and levels onboard vessels and the technologies, solutions, and regulatory drivers that can help reduce them. 

Cutting Down Methane Emissions

Methane emissions might occur...

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Chartwell Invests in 3 Key Areas To Meet Next-Gen Vessel Design Demand

Chartwell Marine, a pioneer in next generation vessel design, has announced significant investment and growth in its team as it responds to growing global demand for its specialist vessel design services, says an article published in 4COffshore website. 

‘Next generation’ specialist workboats

In particular, Chartwell’s commercial activity over the past 12 months has been driven by growth markets as such offshore wind and vessel hybridisation, alongside a clear need for the ‘next generation’ of...

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NYK Orders Energy-Saving Bulker from JMU

NYK Line has approached compatriot Japan Marine United Corporation (JMU) to construct a next-generation, scrubber-fitted bulk carrier on the back of a long term charter contract with JFE Steel Corporation, reports Seatrade Maritime News.

Newbuild for iron ore trade

The 211,000 dwt capesize bulk carrier will be delivered in 2021. Financial details of the newbuild were not disclosed.

NYK said the newbuild will be used for trading iron ore and coking coal in and around the Pacific.

Compliant with...

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BHP-NYK Towards Decarbonisation Goals with Advance Biofuel Bunkering

  • Sustainable biofuels delivered to the BHP-chartered, NYK-owned bulk carrier in Rotterdam.
  • The advanced biofuel, supplied by GoodFuels is blended with conventional fossil-based MGO in a mix of 30% biofuel to 70% conventional MGO.
  • This delivery saves over 50 tons of CO2 and were verified with BLOC’s blockchain fuels assurance platform.
  • Major step in the decarbonisation strategies of both BHP and NYK.
  • NYK’s reduction targets for GHG emissions are 30% per ton-km by 2030 compared with a 2015 base...

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