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GAC Norway joins research programme to accelerate maritime decarbonisation

GAC Norway will draw on its maritime sector experience and expertise of the GAC Group’s marine fuels specialists GAC Bunker Fuels to develop solutions for hydrogen energy carriers.
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Global shipping, logistics and marine services provider GAC Group on Thursday (16 June) said it will be playing its part in a major Norwegian research programme developing alternative, sustainable energy solutions to help accelerate decarbonisation.

The programme has just been granted Government funding for the next eight years.

As an industry partner in the HyValue initiative, GAC Norway will draw on its experience of the maritime sector and the expertise of the GAC Group’s bunker fuels specialists GAC Bunker Fuels, to develop knowledge, methodology, and innovative solutions for hydrogen energy carriers. 

To start with, GAC Norway operational teams led by Quality, Training and Development Officer, Ole Fredrik Torpe, will contribute to the initiative.

GAC joins research partners Norwegian Research Center (NORCE), The Norwegian School of Economics (NHH), The University of Bergen (UIB), The University of Stavanger UIS), Western Norway University of Applied Sciences (HVL), Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK). Its core research and science goals include:

  • Efficient and economical production of hydrogen and ammonia
  • Development of solutions for transport, storage and bunkering of hydrogen-based fuel
  • Analysis of maritime supply chain mechanisms and study international regulations and financial incentives
  • Placement of technology development and business models in a socially anchoring context, and recording total greenhouse gas emissions for hydrogen and ammonia
  • Study how the hydrogen sector can mature as a sociotechnical system, and develop a methodology for systematically increasing societal anchoring

Valuable experience

“As partners in this important initiative, GAC Norway will be drawing on some of the valuable experience gained working with scientists and large scale research, on the Statsraad Lehmkuhl’s One Ocean Expedition for which we are providing shipping and logistics support to the tall ship as she circumnavigates the globe in the name of the United Nations’ decade of ocean science for sustainable development,” says Ole Fredrik.

“We look forward to applying the lessons learned and our wealth of experience to the HyValue project, working side-by-side with the best scientists and universities whilst demonstrating the global reach and operational excellence of the entire GAC Group.”

Fionn Iversen, HyValue’s Centre Director, adds: “We are very happy to have GAC onboard as a user partner, and look forward to working together to develop hydrogen-based solutions that will lower maritime transport sector emissions. GAC’s competency, knowledge and experience related to maritime operations will be very valuable for reaching HyValue’s goals.”

Sustainability strategy

The partnership chimes with the growing momentum of GAC Norway and the GAC Group-wide sustainability strategy in line with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

“GAC Bunker Fuels has pledged zero oil-based bunker sales by 1 January 2030,” says Nicholas Browne, Global Director of GAC Bunker Fuels Ltd and Head of the GAC Group’s Sustainability Working Group. “We are proud to contribute our skills and experience at such an early stage in the development of hydrogen as a marine fuel.”

 

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Published: 20 June, 2022

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PIL’s LNG dual-fuel boxship “Kota Elok” arrives in Singapore on maiden call

As the first of 13 new 13,000 TEU vessels joining its fleet, Kota Elok is equipped to operate on LNG and low-sulphur fuel oil that helps reduce our greenhouse gas emissions.

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PIL's LNG dual-fuel boxship “Kota Elok” arrives in Singapore on maiden call

Singapore-based Pacific International Lines Pte Ltd on Monday (20 July) said its first 13,000 TEU LNG dual-fuel container vessel, Kota Elok, recently made her maiden call to Singapore on 15 July.

As the first of 13 new 13,000 TEU vessels joining its fleet, Kota Elok is equipped to operate on liquefied natural gas (LNG) and low-sulphur fuel oil that helps reduce our greenhouse gas emissions. 

The vessel also incorporated energy-saving features and digital technologies to reduce fuel consumption and enhance operational performance, as well as a bow windshield to improve aerodynamics, contributing to improved fuel efficiency and lower emissions over the course of long-haul voyages.

“Following Singapore, Kota Elok will continue her voyage on our East Coast Service 1 (ES1) route to South America, calling at ports in Brazil, Uruguay, and Argentina before returning to Asia,” the company said in a social media post. 

Kota Elok also became PIL’s first vessel to receive Lloyd’s Register certification for compliance with the IACS UR E26 and UR E27 cyber security requirements.

Developed by the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS), UR E26 and UR E27 are mandatory cyber resilience requirements for newbuild vessels contracted from 1 July 2024. 

 

Photo credit: Pacific International Lines
Published: 21 July, 2026

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CIMC SOE secures order for 12,000-cbm LNG bunkering vessel from Sinopec Clean Energy

Once operational, the vessel is expected to strengthen Sinopec’s domestic coastal LNG bunkering network and help address gaps in China’s alternative fuel bunkering infrastructure.
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CIMC SOE secures order for 12,000-cbm LNG bunkering vessel from Sinopec Clean Energy

China’s Nantong CIMC Sinopacific Offshore & Engineering Co., Ltd. (CIMC SOE) recently signed a contract with Sinopec (Beijing) Clean Energy Co., Ltd. to build a 12,000-cubic metre (m3) LNG bunkering vessel, according to Chinese maritime media.

The vessel is scheduled for delivery in 2028 and will support Sinopec’s efforts to expand its presence in the marine clean energy sector.

Once operational, the vessel is expected to strengthen Sinopec’s domestic coastal LNG bunkering network and help address gaps in China’s LNG bunkering infrastructure.

With this signing , CIMC Pacific Offshore Engineering’s LNG bunkering vessel orderbook is further strengthened, maintaining its leading position in the global market for small and medium-sized LNG bunkering vessels.

The contract also marked another milestone for CIMC SOE, which has seen a sharp increase in orders and business performance this year amid a surge in domestic LNG vessel demand.

 

Photo credit: Nantong CIMC Sinopacific Offshore & Engineering
Published: 21 July, 2026

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ABS awards AiP to Korean institute for SMR-powered container ship concept design

KRISO says AiP recognises the technical feasibility and safety of its concept design, marking an important milestone toward the development of next-generation nuclear-powered commercial ships.
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ABS awards AiP to Korean institute for SMR-powered container ship concept design

Korea Research Institute of Ships & Ocean Engineering (KRISO) on Thursday (16 July) received Approval in Principle (AiP) from the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) for its concept design of a 15,000 TEU Small Modular Reactor (SMR)-powered container ship utilising Molten Salt Reactor (MSR) technology.

KRISO said the AiP recognises the technical feasibility and safety of its concept design, marking an important milestone toward the development of next-generation nuclear-powered commercial ships.

“This achievement demonstrates international recognition of KRISO’s technological capabilities in the rapidly evolving field of nuclear-powered shipping, supporting the transition toward low-carbon maritime transport,” it said. 

Building on this milestone, KRISO will continue advancing basic and detailed ship design, paving the way for future demonstration and commercialisation of SMR-powered vessels. 

Through continued R&D and international collaboration, KRISO remains committed to strengthening next-generation maritime technologies and contributing to the safe deployment of nuclear propulsion in the maritime industry.

 

Photo credit: Korea Research Institute of Ships & Ocean Engineering
Published: 21 July, 2026

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