A consortium of leading international maritime companies, supported by Maritime Knowledge Centre, have joined forces to further investigate the feasibility of methanol as a sustainable alternative transport fuel in the maritime sector. Major shipowners Boskalis, The Royal Netherlands Navy, Van Oord and Wagenborg Shipping will take part in the consortium, together with shipbuilders, Damen Shipyards, Feadship, Royal IHC and major marine engine manufacturers Pon Power and Wärtsilä together with...
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Decarbonisation of the shipping industry: yes we can, because we must
As the shipping is becoming more and more interested in reducing its emissions, Chris Chatterton, COO of the Methanol Institute, discusses about the challenges arising from decarbonisation for the maritime sector.
The shipping industry stands on the banks of the Rubicon in terms of its pollution and sustainability profile. Ahead lie very difficult years, at a time when only some sectors are showing signs of recovery and others are facing continuing volatility and uncertainty.
There is no hiding...
https://safety4sea.com/decarbonisation-of-the-shipping-industry-yes-we-can-because-we-must/
Alternative Fuels post 2020
During his presentation at the last GREEN4SEA Conference, Dr. John Kokarakis, Chairman, Greek Section, SNAME, describes the possible reality regarding alternative fuels after the 2020 sulphur cap. Mr. Kokarakis notes that the future economy will be multi-fueled, which is why ship owners must make the right choice for their fleet.
The tsunami of 2020 is just the tip of the iceberg. The Paris Agreement mandates a dramatic reduction of CO2 emissions. Now, shipping, the primary transporter of world...
IMO Goals for CO2 emissions: Are they realistic?
During his presentation at the last GREEN4SEA Conference, Mr Panos Zachariadis, Technical Director, Atlantic Bulk Carriers Management Ltd, provides an overview of alternative fuels such as natural gas, methane and hydrogen. He presents the pros and cons of each fuel, but highlights that new technology is necessary to make IMO’s goals reality.
Is the strategy of IMO for reduction of GHG emissions realistic? IMO is going to be discussing short-term measures starting this May and going into some...
https://safety4sea.com/cm-imo-goals-for-co2-emissions-are-they-realistic/
Gas fuel conversion of a modern MGC: Navigator Aurora
During his presentation at the last GREEN4SEA Conference, Mr. Paul Flaherty, Director, Fleet & Technical Operations, Navigator Gas, gave emphasis on ethane as a marine fuel. Mr. Flaherty also presented the case of Navigator Aurora, which was the first conversion of LNG-I engine to an ethane burning GI-E engine.
We have heard many companies are looking at using alternative fuels, Navigator Gas uses alternative fuels now. Some of our engines use LNG and we have now converted a ship to use...
https://safety4sea.com/cm-gas-fuel-conversion-of-a-modern-mgc-navigator-aurora/
Port of Antwerp eyes hydrogen bunkering
The Port of Antwerp plans to launch a hydrogen bunkering station during 2019, its CEO Jacques Vandermeiren informed during a recent forum. This development comes as the Port aspires to become multi-fuel, bringing several alternative fuels for the shipping industry, such as LNG and methanol.
The Port of Antwerp is now working on the logistics of the project, while a timeline cannot be confirmed yet.
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Recently, the Port also announced that it is starting an...
https://safety4sea.com/port-of-antwerp-eyes-hydrogen-bunkering/
Innovative Pump Vaporizer Based MAN Engines for 11 Vessels
- 11 engines from Eastern Pacific Shipping will be powered by MAN B&W-branded two-stroke engines, and will be constructed at HSHI.
- Currently 55 ME-GI engines are in service logging over 265,000 running hours, by which the ME-GI engine has become an industry standard.
- 6 ME-GI engines will feature MAN Energy Solutions’ new PVU, a low-cost pump unit for the supply of LNG to the ME-GI engines.
- The ME-GI act as environmentally friendly, reliable propulsion technology with its seamless switching...
http://mfame.guru/innovative-pump-vaporizer-based-man-engines-for-11-vessels/
Port of Antwerp begins project to produce sustainable methanol
Port of Antwerp is starting an ambitious new project, as it will gather various players in the port area to promote the sustainable production of methanol. The Port considers methanol an important raw material, and for this reason it took the next step in the transition to alternative energy sources and a carbon-neutral port.
In addition, the Port of Antwerp focuses on innovation as well, which will be important to the success and economic feasibility of this project. This will be done by...
https://safety4sea.com/port-of-antwerp-begins-project-to-produce-sustainable-methanol/
Port of Antwerp Moves Towards Becoming Carbon-Neutral
Port of Antwerp unveils project aimed at producing sustainable methanol at the port.
https://worldmaritimenews.com/archives/273805/port-of-antwerp-moves-towards-becoming-carbon-neutral/
Antwerp launches innovative eco project
Port of Antwerp is starting the year with an ambitious new project. By bringing various players in the port area together for sustainable production of methanol – an important raw material in the port – it is taking the next step in the transition to alternative energy sources and a carbon-neutral port.
Innovation will be key to the success and economic feasibility of this project, by combining different activities already present within the port platform such as electricity generation, the fuel...
https://container-news.com/antwerp-launches-innovative-eco-project/