Strategic partnership to accelerate use of renewable power in port operations

DP World has signed a partnership agreement with Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (Masdar), to explore and implement renewable energy systems across DP World’s port operations in the Middle East and Africa.

The agreement aims to facilitate the widespread adoption of renewable energy and battery energy storage systems (BESS). Over the course of the three-year partnership, DP World and Masdar will work together to identify optimal sites for the potential deployment of solar and energy storage...

https://www.themaritimestandard.com/strategic-partnership-to-accelerate-use-of-renewable-power-in-port-operations/

MENAS underlines its environmental commitment

Middle East Navigation Aids Service (MENAS) has highlighted its commitment to the environment and renewable energy by officially unveiling a new solar power project that will save up to 90% of the company’s electrical energy consumption.

In a project lasting several months, a photovoltaic (PV) solar panel system has been installed on the MENAS building’s roof and car park in Bahrain, equipped with a remote monitoring system to assess energy supply and performance. The power generated will be...

https://www.themaritimestandard.com/menas-underlines-its-environmental-commitment/

Class NYK awards “approval in principle” to new ammonia fuel tank

ClassNK has awarded an approval in principle (AiP) for the design of a prismatic ammonia fuel tank (IMO Type B independent tank) for container Ships developed by Planning and Design […]

The post Class NYK awards “approval in principle” to new ammonia fuel tank appeared first on Shipping Australia.

https://www.shippingaustralia.com.au/class-nyk-awards-approval-in-principle-to-new-ammonia-fuel-tank/

One global set of anti-emissions rules is needed, says United Nations

One set of global rules is necessary for the shipping industry to decarbonize, the United Nations has declared, in this year’s Review of Maritime Transport. “Given the globalized nature of […]

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https://www.shippingaustralia.com.au/one-global-set-of-anti-emissions-rules-is-needed-says-united-nations/

Mercuria & ÈTA Shipping Partner To Promote Sustainable Shipping

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Global energy and commodity group Mercuria, along with maritime innovator ÈTA Shipping, have announced a groundbreaking partnership to promote sustainable short-sea shipping, reports PR Newswire.

The collaboration will involve the construction of six initial vessels (with an option for ten more) designed for maximum efficiency. The vessels will be owned by Mare Balticum BV, a subsidiary of Mercuria, with ÈTA Shipping as a minority shareholder. The first ship is...

https://mfame.guru/mercuria-eta-shipping-partner-to-promote-sustainable-shipping/

Green shipping strategies feature in TMS Tanker Conference opening session

The eighth annual The Maritime Standard Tanker Conference, which takes place on Wednesday 8th November at the Atlantis, the Palm, Dubai, will feature a stimulating and thought-provoking program that will this year focus heavily on issues around environmental protection and sustainability.

The topic is high on the news agenda, following the historic IMO MEPC meeting in London last month, which agreed to accelerate moves towards decarbonising shipping and maritime. As a result this is a pivotal...

https://www.themaritimestandard.com/green-shipping-strategies-feature-in-tms-tanker-conference-opening-session/

UAE and DNV to launch joint decarbonisation centre

The UAE Ministry of Infrastructure & Energy and DNV are to cooperate to establish a maritime decarbonisation centre following an agreement signed in London at the Marine Environment Protection Committee’s (MEPC) historic 80th session which put shipping on an accelerating path towards full decarbonisation. The new UAE Maritime Decarbonisation Centre is due to be launched in early 2024 and will work to connect stakeholders from across the maritime industry and beyond, to become a driving force...

https://www.themaritimestandard.com/uae-and-dnv-to-launch-joint-decarbonisation-centre/

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