The ABS-led consortium, including CE Delft and Arcsilea, published two of up to six reports studying alternative fuels and decarbonisation technologies for the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA), according to classification society ABS on Friday (11 November).
In an industry first, ABS offered a 360-degree view of biofuels and ammonia, the first two fuels to be published by the consortium. Each fuel was analysed using various criteria such as greenhouse gas (GHG) impact, sustainability, fuel availability, fuel scalability and human needs.
“I am very excited about this project and the work that ABS is delivering for EMSA and the shipping industry. These two reports are the result of one year of intense activity with our collaborators, EMSA and industry leaders to gather data and conduct three hazard identifications (HAZIDS) for each study. Our analysis is very unique and, in my opinion, what is needed to empower and inform future studies, conversations and decisions,” said Georgios Plevrakis, ABS Vice President, Global Sustainability.
“Biofuels are one of the main available renewable fuels at the moment and the shipping sector needs to move to e-fuels to decarbonise. These two reports provide the most recent information on the availability, sustainability and cost implications of using these fuels,” said Jasper Faber, Director Shipping at CE Delft.
“The ro-ro passenger ship HAZID was a particularly notable example of industry collaboration, where a variety of ropax and cruise operators volunteered valuable time to contribute to the HAZID together, and this will help build much needed technical competence and confidence in alternative fuels,” said Edwin Pang, Founder and Principal Consultant of Arcsilea.
The four-year project began in 2021 with the objective of studying key aspects of the decarbonisation of shipping, including alternatives such as biofuels, ammonia, hydrogen, wind-assisted propulsion, and complementary measures such as air lubrication and other promising technologies. The initiative is part of EMSA’s mission to provide technical assistance to the European Commission and Member States in the promotion of sustainable shipping and support the shift to low- and zero-carbon operations.
Note: Read the EMSA reports ‘Update on the Potential of Biofuels in Shipping here and Potential of Ammonia as a Fuel’ in Shipping here.
Photo credit: Cameron Venti from Unsplash
Published: 14 November, 2022
Investing alongside funds managed by Amber is Access Capital Partners; Amber and Access have together acquired all of the issued share capital of STR, it said.
Increased support for ferry service operators, ferry terminal operators, ART for high-risk maritime workers among part of Enhanced package.
Total bunker sales at Panama was 378,710 metric tonnes (mt) in July compared to sales of 337,035 mt during the similar period in 2020, show PMA data.
Meetings for Krisenergy Pte Ltd, Krisenergy Marine Pte Ltd, Lulele Learning Space Pte Ltd and Pacific Coffee Company (s) Pte Ltd will be held on 12 September.
Maress software developed by VPS Yxney uses available data to help decarbonise maritime operations by creating insight, transparency and network collaboration.
Representatives of Oldendorff, Stena Bulk, Fratelli Cosulich, and TOTAL Marine Fuels Global Solutions discuss IMO 2020, activities in the last 12 months, and future bunker industry developments.
“In TotalEnergies, we already have projects along the e-Fuel value chain, from green electricity and green / blue hydrogen to e-Fuel production that will be integrated along the marine fuels value chain in time to come,” shares Louise Tricoire.
Buyers can nominate deliveries on platform and plan operations together with suppliers following ‘one single truth’ concept with all players aware of what has been agreed when and by whom, says DNV spokesman.
Rotterdam’s intention to mandate the usage of MFMs goes down well with licensed bunker supplier VT Group; MFM providers supportive of move but stressed continuous monitoring is needed for optimum performance.
Cost of alternative bunker fuels, bunker operations and technology advancement are some considerations to be examined by the maritime industry, says Neo, director of SDE International Pte Ltd.
Kim Hyung Joon and Han Donghoon were planning to join the Singapore entities of Hartree Group - either Hartree Partners Singapore Pte Ltd or Hartree Marine Fuels - in October, discovered management.
‘When you think of Helmsman on the next occasion, think of us as lawyers with expertise in various fields. Come to us before a problem develops. It’s the process that matters,’ says Tang Chong Jun, Executive Director.
