Zero Emission Vessels

Cargo owners for zero emission vessels unites 19 global brands for 2040 zero-carbon ocean shipping ambition

Pictured: bubbles of carbon dioxide. Photo credit: Jan Canty via Unsplash.

Cargo Owners for Zero Emission Vessels (coZEV) has announced the addition of Beiersdorf, Dupont, Electrolux, ETTLI Kaffee, Moose Toys, Ohana Beverage Company, Philips, REI Co-op, Sisley, and Target to its 2040 Ambition Statement, the first-of-its-kind call to action from cargo owners to progressively switch all of their ocean freight to vessels powered by zero-carbon fuels by 2040.

These multinational companies join...

https://www.shippingaustralia.com.au/cargo-owners-for-zero-emission-vessels-unites-19-global-brands-for-2040-zero-carbon-ocean-shipping-ambition/

UK Shipping Funds £20 Million To Propel Green Shipbuilding

  • Competition launched to develop innovations for a greener shipping future, including zero-emission vessels and clean port infrastructure.
  • Maritime investment will drive economic growth and ensure the UK builds back greener from the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
  • Comes as studies announced to support the recreational craft and offshore wind vessel sectors to transition to net-zero.

According to an article published in Gov.uk, UK Government invests £20 million to develop innovative zero...

https://mfame.guru/uk-shipping-funds-20-million-to-propel-green-shipbuilding/

[Watch] The Next Gen Automated Vacuum Mooring Solution

Cavotec launches its next generation automated vacuum mooring solution, MoorMaster NxG, says a press release published on their website.

Reduce fuel consumption

Shipping companies and ports worldwide can now make every minute matter. 

With a simpler and faster implementation of Cavotec’s next generation automated vacuum mooring solution “MoorMaster NxG”, companies can significantly reduce fuel consumption and increase port productivity. 

About MoorMaster NxG

Reduced docking times

MoorMaster NxG will...

https://mfame.guru/watch-the-next-gen-automated-vacuum-mooring-solution/

Kawasaki Bags First Order for Electric Propulsion Systems

  • Kawasaki has launched a battery propulsion system that efficiently supplies power and electricity to the main propulsion system and auxiliary equipment.
  • Each system includes large-capacity lithium ion (Li-ion) marine batteries, a propulsion control system and an electric power management system.
  • Fully battery-powered vessels achieve major reductions in emissions of CO2, nitrogen oxides (NOx), sulfur oxides (SOx) and particulate matter (PM) during operation.
  • The company received the first order...

https://mfame.guru/kawasaki-bags-first-order-for-electric-propulsion-systems/

Damen Delivers 5 Zero Emissions Propulsion Ferries

Damen Shipyards Group has delivered five Damen Ferries 2306 E3 to Arriva Denmark in Copenhagen, says a press release published on their website. 

Damen’s E3 philosophy 

Arriva is operating the vessels on behalf of Danish public transport agency Movia. The vessels are based on Damen’s E3 philosophy:

  • environmentally friendly, 
  • efficient in operation and 
  • economically viable.
Journey towards a zero emissions future

Movia issued the public tender for waterborne public transport in Copenhagen with its...

https://mfame.guru/damen-delivers-5-zero-emissions-propulsion-ferries/

IMO 2050 Target: Shipping Giants Unveil Ammonia Fueled Tanker Project

  • Commercially viable deep-sea Zero-Emission Vessels (ZEVs) will be in operation by 2030 to address IMO regulations.
  • Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI), Lloyd’s Register and MAN Energy Solutions come together on a joint development project (JDP) for an ammonia-fueled tanker.
  • The maritime industry needs leadership and greater collaboration if shipping is to meet the – IMO 2050 target.
  • The lead taken by this partnership will encourage other maritime industries to work collectively to address the...

http://mfame.guru/imo-2050-target-shipping-giants-unveil-ammonia-fueled-tanker-project/

Decarbonization Roadmap With 4 Key Focus Areas for the Getting To Zero Coalition

In a major development, the Getting To Zero Coalition, a group of 120 odd organizations working to towards making zero emission vessels a reality, have made their first meeting last month in Copenhagen which sets the ball rolling for actual plan of work, reports Safety4Sea.

What is it?

Launched at the UN Climate Action Summit in New York on 23 September 2019, Getting to Zero Coalition is an alliance of more than 120 public and private organizations across the maritime, energy, infrastructure and...

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UK’s Clean Air Strategy Makes Zero-Emission Vessels Mandatory Post 2025

According to the newly launched UK Clean Maritime Plan, all new vessels operating in UK waters from 2025 should be zero-emissions capable, reports Riveira Maritime Media

The Clean Maritime Plan
  1. The plan, which is part of the UK Government’s Clean Air Strategy, also includes a £1.0M (US$1.2M) competition to fund the development of maritime emissions-reduction strategies.
  2. Another key element is establishing clean maritime clusters, to be underway by 2025 and completed by 2035, which will promote...

http://mfame.guru/uks-clean-air-strategy-makes-zero-emission-vessels-mandatory-post-2025/