Los pedidos se acumulan para Roros alimentados por metanol en Japón

Mitsubishi La construcción naval de Mitsubishi de Japón ha asegurado más pedidos de RORO de metanol de las compañías navieras compatriotas. La unidad de construcción naval de Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) construirá tres barcos para el envío de Toyofuji, Miyazaki Sangyo Kaiun y Nichitoku Kisen,...

https://fullavantenews.com/los-pedidos-se-acumulan-para-roros-alimentados-por-metanol-en-japon/?lang=es

Svitzer’s battery-methanol tug will have 6 MWh AYK Energy battery

The first of its kind battery-methanol tug that global towage operator Svitzer has on order at Turkey’s Uzmar shipyard will have a 6 MWh battery supplied by Andorra-headquartered AYK Energy.

It is AYK’s first contract with Uzmar. The 6MWh battery-powered tug will be deployed in Gothenburg and provide zero-emission services across a quarter of Svitzer’s operations in the Swedish port. The tug is based on Svitzer’s innovative TRAnsverse tug design and the battery will be supported by dual fuel...

https://www.marinelog.com/news/svitzers-battery-methanol-tug-will-have-6-mwh-ayk-energy-battery/

Cummins gains AIP for methanol-ready marine engines

Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) says that it has received Approval in Principle (AIP) from DNV for its methanol-ready QSK60 IMO II and IMO III engines, available from 2000 – 2,700 hp (1,491 – 2.013 kW).

Received in June 2024, the AIP validates Cummins retrofittable methanol dual-fuel solution for the global marine market, ensuring it meets the highest standards of safety and performance.

Following extensive field testing, Cummins plans to launch the retrofit kits post-2028 to align with market demand...

https://www.marinelog.com/news/cummins-gains-aip-for-methanol-ready-marine-engines/

Grimaldi Considering Methanol and Multi-Fuel Propulsion for Finnlines’ Next RoPax Newbuildings

In its Financial Statements 2024 and Financial Review January-December 2024, the Grimaldi Group revealed that its subsidiary Finnlines “is currently considering a further investment of EUR 500 million in three new RoPax vessels, which will be powered by methanol engines capable of running on other...

https://ferryshippingnews.com/grimaldi-considering-methanol-and-multi-fuel-propulsion-for-finnlines-next-ropax-newbuildings/

Op-Ed: Port decarbonization with renewable shoreside power solutions 

By Dave Lee, Executive Director of e1 Marine

As global regulations tighten and public awareness of environmental impacts deepens, the U.S. maritime sector is facing the dual challenge of reducing greenhouse gas emissions while maintaining operations. Despite their key role in facilitating global trade, ports remain a significant source of air pollution, impacting the environment and the health of coastal communities. Many ports are in or near highly populated urban cities, to the tune of more...

https://www.marinelog.com/views/op-eds/op-ed-port-decarbonization-with-renewable-shoreside-power-solutions/

Global Energy y Towngas se unen para el suministro de combustible de metanol

ciudadgas Global Energy Trading de Singapur, parte de Global Energy Group, y The Hong Kong and China Gas Company (Towngas) firmaron un memorando de entendimiento (MOU) para desarrollar soluciones ecológicas de suministro de metanol para la industria naviera en toda Asia. Towngas tiene una planta de...

https://fullavantenews.com/global-energy-y-towngas-se-unen-para-el-suministro-de-combustible-de-metanol/?lang=es