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Japan: MOU entered to develop ammonia-fuelled tugboat for Yokohama city
NYK Line, IHI Power Systems Co., Ltd., and Nippon Kaiji Kyokai have signed a MoU with Yokohama city for the acceptance of “A-Tug” at the port of Yokohama.
May 26 2022
EPS delivers ethane-powered VLCC “STL Yangtze” to Zhejiang Satellite Petrochemical
98,000 cubic meter “STL Yangtze” is the first of six Very Large Ethane Carriers (VLEC) to join EPS’ growing gas fleet; it will be on a 15-year charter to Zhejiang Satellite Petrochemical.
May 25 2022
NYK and Nippon Yuka Kogyo develop new additive ‘Yunic 800Eco’
Companies observed decreased fuel consumption of up to 1.2% compared to when the additive was not used while carbon monoxide (CO) emissions were also reduced.
May 25 2022
Rio Tinto and bp sign one-year trial of marine biofuels
B30 biofuel blend will be trialled on “RTM Tasman” on a mix of Transatlantic and Atlantic-Pacific routes, in one of the longest-duration marine biofuel trials to date.
May 25 2022
UK confirms USD 15 million fund for R&D in zero emission technologies
Fund will promote decarbonisation innovation in the maritime sector which will aim to tackle shipping emissions, according to The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport.
May 25 2022
IBIA returns to Turkey with one-day bunker conference on future of green shipping
Shipowners, bunker buyers, leading bunker suppliers, bunker traders, bunker brokers, and other industry stakeholders are expected to attend the event, says IBIA.
May 24 2022
Titan LNG “FlexFueler 002” bunker barge delivers 60 mt of bio-LNG bunker fuel to “Fure Vinga”
Bio-LNG marine fuel delivered to the “Fure Vinga”, owned by Swedish’s Furetank, has received a full ISCC – International Sustainability and Carbon Certification, says Titan LNG.
May 24 2022
Royal Caribbean Group partners with Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping
By joining the Center, the Group aligns itself with a network of like-minded companies to find solutions for a sustainable future, says Royal Caribbean Group President and CEO.
May 24 2022
Port of San Diego to deploy bonnet system by Jan 2025 to curb carbon emissions
Having a bonnet in addition to shore power at the Port of San Diego’s cargo terminals will help to further reduce certain air pollutants like nitrogen oxides and diesel particulate matter.
May 23 2022
Econowind and Vertom to install wind-assist VentoFoil by end of 2022
Installing the VentiFoils is a big step forward in reducing (Co2) emissions and fuel consumption for Vertom’s current fleet, says Senior Technical Superintendent of Vertom.
May 23 2022
Mumbai seminar: Participants indicate confidence in methanol as a bunker fuel
With technological and regulatory challenges associated with methanol as a bunker fuel largely resolved, it’s time for the industry to embrace methanol, says organiser.
May 20 2022
Berlin’s Mayor Franziska Giffey christens world’s first emission-free pusher boat “ELEKTRA”
“ELEKTRA” is the first pusher boat worldwide where a battery-electric drive will be combined with hydrogen and fuel cell technology, says Federal Minister Dr. Volker Wissing.
May 20 2022
Singapore: ITOCHU and GoodFuels to scale marine biofuel bunkering across Asia-Pacific
Duo will initially focus on the supply of sustainable marine biofuels to all Singaporean territorial waters, waterways, and harbours, as well as those transiting the Strait of Malacca.
May 19 2022
Infineum launches single oil solution for MAN B&W two-stroke engines
Infineum M8040 additive package is specifically designed to enhance operational efficiency as a single oil solution for two-stroke engines running on VLSFO and lower sulphur bunker fuels.
May 19 2022
World’s largest hydrogen-powered vessel “Hydrotug” to be launched in 2023
Port of Antwerp-Bruges and CMB.TECH said the tug will be delivered by the end of this year and be fully operational in the first quarter of 2023 in Antwerp.
May 19 2022
DNV Industry Insights: Make sure you meet your EEXI deadline
DNV’s Dr Fabian Kock answers key questions about EEXI approval, which many vessels have to attain by the first periodical survey in 2023 at the latest.
May 19 2022
China’s largest battery capacity ship to pave way for electric vessels
The 100m “Chang Jiang San Xia 1” obtained the notations of “Green Ship” and will play an important role in promoting pollution prevention along Yangtze River.
May 18 2022
Singapore: Eastern Pacific Shipping to retrofit carbon capture systems on MR tankers
CCS installation onboard “M/T Pacific Cobalt” will be done by end of 2022 while retrofit onboard “M/T Pacific Gold” will be completed by end of Q1 2023.
May 18 2022
Neste and Nordic Marine Oil introduces ‘Neste Marine™ 0.1 Co-processed’ bunker fuel
Material enables up to 80% GHG emission reduction over the lifecycle compared to fossil fuels and can be taken in use without any fleet modifications, says Neste.
May 18 2022
Rystad Energy forecasts huge foreign investment into Egypt’s green hydrogen and ammonia plans
SCZONE’s Air Sokhna region has bunkering facilities for ammonia, which makes it very suitable for the trade of hydrogen and its derivatives, states report.
May 18 2022
MOU signed to develop ammonia bunkering in Singapore
MPA and “K” LINE join the consortium with A.P. Moller – Maersk A/S, Keppel Offshore & Marine, Maersk Mc-Kinney Moller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping and ABS.
May 17 2022
