The shipping industry contributes approximately 3% of global greenhouse gas emissions, equating to nearly 10% of the transportation sector’s total carbon footprint. With over 90% of the world’s goods transported by sea, decarbonizing maritime shipping is crucial to curb its environmental impact....
https://www.captainsmode.com/shipping-reduce-carbon-emissions/
Maersk methanol ship arrives in Europe, states a Ship Technology news source.
Maersk’s order book for methanolMaersk’s order book for methanol and other ‘green’ fuel-powered ships stands at more than 100 after six more were ordered in June.
Maersk’s new methanol-powered feeder container ship A P Moller has arrived in Europe, ahead of its official naming ceremony.
The dual-fuel ship was handed over to the Danish shipping giants from its South Korean shipyard in July and entered...
https://mfame.guru/maersks-methanol-fuelled-ship-reaches-europe/
Congestion has eased as demand slowed in recent months, but supply...
https://mfame.guru/never-ending-supply-chain-disruption-and-demand-surge-effect/
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In the last quarter of 2019, Wärtsilä signed a contract with Satakunta University of Applied Sciences (SAMK) in Finland for the delivery of navigation simulator and specific mathematical models, what are called to be used as an ”essential enabler” for testing autonomous vessels.
Namely, Wärtsilä announced that the technology will be used in the Intelligent Shipping Technology Test Laboratory (ISTLAB) project, which aims at creating a technically precise testing environment for remotely...
https://safety4sea.com/wartsila-delivers-new-simulation-technology-for-autonomous-vessels/
The retrofit of the M/S Rex for hybrid operation, undertaken by Transdev subsidiary, Blidösundsbolaget, and Scania, included the adaptation of automotive technology for maritime use.
Stockholm’s transport authority has started using more of the city’s waterways, providing to locals shorter and quicker routes to and from work. Yet, given that about the 80% of Stockholm’s transport fleet of owned and leased vessels are far from achieving carbon neutrality, the city applauded the conversion of the...
https://safety4sea.com/hybrid-electric-commuter-boat-launched-in-stockholm/
Toyota has been participating in the Energy Observer project from the beginning, supporting the use of hydrogen, in line with its Environmental Challenge 2050 which represents the company’s green and sustainable ambitions.
Now, Toyota is launching its fuel cell technology in the boat. The technology uses components, which were firstly seen in the Toyota Mirai (a hydrogen fuel cell car), which have been fitted into a compact module suitable for marine reasons.
The technology will provide...
https://safety4sea.com/toyota-develops-fuel-cell-system-to-be-used-by-energy-observer/
Today, the Asian shipowners represent almost half of the world fleet with great potential. The Asian trade, fleet, seafarers and financing capital are now all very important
elements of the international shipping industry, writes Wayne Wei Zhuang, BIMCO’s Regional Manager of Asia while discussing about the future of Asia’s ship financing scene in an article published in the BIMCO website.
Technology and regulation are clearly the drivers for the future shipping industry. And, to be honest, Asia...
http://mfame.guru/bimco-focuses-on-ship-innovations-in-asia-as-likely-finance-scenes/
Hyundai Heavy Industries launched a simplified power system to be used by 15,000 TEU containerships, and received Approval in Principle by DNV GL.
Specifically, HHI’s design divides the power system of a vessel in two parts:
Traditionally, for conventional containerships, onboard electrical equipment is powered at a low voltage level. Yet, as containerships are becoming bigger,...
https://safety4sea.com/hhi-launches-simplified-power-system-for-containerships/
In a recent statement, Eastern Pacific has announced its first class of nine startups for the Eastern Pacific Accelerator powered by Techstars, which were selected from hundreds of worldwide applicants.
The class of startups was selected with careful consideration and input from EPS’ Operations, Marine Technical, Commercial, IT, Fleet Personnel, and Management teams, who would work closely with each startup to test their technologies and accelerate their businesses.
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https://safety4sea.com/eastern-pacific-introduces-the-nine-startups-for-maritime-accelerator/