Op-Ed: Is decarbonization driving unintended consequences?

By Peter Soles, Principal, Business Development at Glosten 

In recent years, the messaging around alternative fuels and zero emission vessels in marine industry magazines, online forums, news websites, and social media has been a steady stream, bordering on a wide-open fire hydrant. As a result, many in the U.S. maritime community—me included—are experiencing what I’ll term “decarb fatigue.” And it’s not just because we’re jaded old-timers. 

Pretend for a moment that you’re new to the industry,...

https://www.marinelog.com/views/op-ed-is-decarbonization-driving-unintended-consequences/

Maritime Partners acquires e1 Marine LLC

Maritime Partners LLC has acquired e1 Marine LLC, whose methanol-to-hydrogen technology plays a key role in the first-of-its-kind M/V Hydrogen One towboat.

“This acquisition marks a significant milestone in Maritime Partners’ commitment to environmental responsibility and innovation,” said Bick Brooks, co-founder and CEO of Maritime Partners. “The integration of e1 Marine’s cutting-edge methanol-to-hydrogen technology with Maritime Partners’ extensive industry expertise promises to revolutionize...

https://www.marinelog.com/news/maritime-partners-acquires-e1-marine-llc/

Maritime Partners signs USCG Design Basis Agreement for Hydrogen One

Maritime Partners LLC should face fewer regulatory problems than some other innovators in getting its innovative Hydrogen One towboat into actual service. It has received a Design Basis Agreement (“DBA”) from the U.S. Coast Guard for the vessel, which will utilize e1 Marine hydrogen generator technology in its power plant.

Hydrogen One towboat power train passes string test

M/V Hydrogen One is being designed as a first-of-its-kind vessel using new, cleaner, fuel cell technology that works by...

https://www.marinelog.com/inland-coastal/inland/maritime-partners-signs-uscg-design-basis-agreement-for-hydrogen-one/