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ABS selects Singapore for centre to support electrification of marine vessels

Centre, comprising of ABS engineers and technical specialists, will support electrification projects for shipowners and shipyards across the Asia Pacific region and around the world.

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Classification society ABS on Monday (11 September) said it is launching a global ABS Electrification Center to support maritime decarbonisation projects.

Comprised of ABS engineers and technical specialists, ABS said the centre will support a range of electrification projects for shipowners, shipyards and other stakeholders across the Asia Pacific region and around the world.

The centre will also provide support for the electrification of harbour and coastal craft aligned to the initiatives from the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA). Other projects specific to electrification will include research and development, design review, Rule development, and new construction and retrofit projects. The centre will use the latest technologies, including ABS’ extensive experience in simulation and modelling.

“While many in the shipping industry will be equipped to use alternative fuels, additional alternative energy options, particularly electrification, are needed to help the industry achieve net zero by 2050. ABS is proud to invest in this new centre and use our deep industry knowledge to enable research to improve emerging battery technologies, fuel cells and shore power connection technologies to understand the risks of electrified vessels and to support infrastructure planning as ports become increasingly electrified and connected,” said John McDonald, ABS President and Chief Operating Officer.

“We welcome the set-up of the ABS Electrification Centre in Singapore. This complements our efforts to electrify the domestic craft sector, adding to the local knowledge and expertise on evolving electrification technologies and standards. ABS’ contribution will help to increase the vibrancy of our marine electrification ecosystem and community serving the needs of Singapore and our region,” said Teo Eng Dih, Chief Executive, MPA.

ABS and major industry players are already collaborating on a number of advanced electrification initiatives including Seatrium’s Floating Living Lab project and its proposals for a battery-powered fleet of hybrid tugs. The centre is also supporting Wartsila with a JDP to design a hybrid electric LNG carrier; Greenbay Marine and Sea Forrest on a fully electric container vessel and PSA Marine with evaluation of the energy efficiency of a new hybrid design for pilot launch boats.

The ABS office in Singapore is home to one of the five global ABS Sustainability Centers, supporting marine and offshore clients with comprehensive decarbonization and sustainability solutions. It is also the home of the ABS Global Simulation Center that provides clients with a virtual representation of an asset that ABS engineers use to analyse, configure and test in a safe and cost-effective way. 

Manifold Times recently reported MPA issuing a call for proposal (CFP) to develop, commission, maintain, and operate electric harbour craft (e-HC) charging points at certain locations. 

Singapore has set a target for the full decarbonisation of harbour craft, pleasurecraft and tugboats by 2050, with the electrification, the use of 100% Biofuel (B100) and other green fuels from 2030 for all new harbour craft.

Manifold Times also previously reported MPA issuing an Expression of Interest (EOI) to invite interested parties to submit proposals to design and promote adoption of full-electric harbour craft (e-HC) in Singapore.

Related: Singapore: MPA issues call for proposal to develop electric harbour craft charging points
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Related: MPA factsheet outlines local schemes on reducing carbon emissions

Photo credit: ABS
Published: 12 September, 2023

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Chinese shipyard starts construction of methanol-ready hybrid ferry “Stena Connecta”

Other than the laying of keel for “Stena Connecta”, Stena Line also celebrated the release of “Stena Futura” into water for the first time at China Merchants Jinling Shipyard.

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Chinese shipyard starts construction of methanol-ready hybrid ferry “Stena Connecta”

Stena Line on Wednesday (30 October) said it has reached another milestone in the build of its NewMax ships - launching Stena Futura into the water and laying the keel of the second ship, to be named Stena Connecta.  

Last week, Stena held a joint ‘launch’ and ‘keel-laying’ ceremony at the China Merchants Jinling Shipyard, Weihai, celebrating the release of Stena Futura into the water for the first time, and the laying of the keel for Stena Connecta, which marked the beginning of the build.

Once operational, Stena Connecta and Stena Futura will enhance freight capacity by 40% on the Belfast-Heysham route in response to an increase in customer demand for services between Northern Ireland and Great Britain. 

The two NewMax hybrid vessels will play a key role in Stena Line’s journey to sustainable fuel as they will both be able to operate on methanol fuel. 

They will also be enhanced with built in technologies that will be able to utilise both battery propulsion and shore power, when available. Stena Line is working closely with methanol suppliers, ensuring future volumes of e-methanol and fulfilling their strategic ambition of shifting to renewable fuels and cutting 30% of its CO2 emissions by 2030.

​Niclas Mårtensson, CEO Stena Line, said: “It’s exciting to witness the progress of our new ships, to future-proof our fleet and set new industry standards to be part of the solution to climate change.”

“These new vessels are the first RoRo ships equipped with a multi hybrid solution, enabling them to operate on battery, biofuel, and methanol. This not only complies with upcoming regulations but also reduces our CO2 emissions, aiding our customers in achieving their scope 3 targets.”

Stena Futura and Stena Connecta will provide a crucial link across the Irish Sea, meeting the continued growth and demand from freight customers on this route. We’re confident that the increased capacity will be well-received by the market when we welcome Stena Futura to the Irish Sea in Autumn 2025.”

 

Photo credit: Stena Line
Published: 5 November, 2024

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MPA to incentivise Singapore-registered ships to adopt greener engines, technologies

MPA released a circular informing revisions to MSGI- GSP to support emergence of zero- and low-emission engines or technologies and CII requirement under MARPOL Annex VI.

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The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) on Tuesday (29 October) issued Shipping Circular No. 12 of 2024 informing MPA will provide incentives to ship owners of Singapore-registered ships (SRS) with the incentives for zero- and low-emission engine:

This Shipping Circular provides details on revisions to the Maritime Sector Green Initiative (MSGI), which will take effect from 1 January 2025 until 31 December 2027. 

Under the revised MSGI, the Green Ship Programme (GSP) has been enhanced to address the targets set by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to peak greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from international shipping as soon as possible and reach net-zero by or around, i.e. close to 2050; the emergence of greener engines/technologies; and the Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII) requirement under MARPOL Annex VI which entered into force on 1 January 2023.

Under the enhanced GSP, MPA will provide ship owners of Singapore-registered ships (SRS) with the following incentives:

Adopt Zero-Emission fuelled engine/technology

SRS that adopt engines/technologies capable of using zero-emission fuels (e.g. hydrogen, battery) as its primary fuel. These ships will enjoy 100% concession on the Initial Registration Fee (IRF) and 100% concession on the Annual Tonnage Tax (ATT).

Adopt Zero-Carbon coupled with near-zero emissions fuelled engine

SRS that adopt engines capable of using zero-carbon fuels (e.g. ammonia with pilot fuel capped at 25% on an energy basis with ammonia slip, NOx and N2O addressed) as its primary fuel will enjoy 100% concession on the IRF and 80% concession on the ATT.

Adopt Low-Carbon fuelled engine with CF Value < 1.375 

SRS that adopt engines capable of using fuels with CF (conversion factor between fuel consumption and CO2 emission) < 1.375 as its primary fuel will  enjoy 75% concession on the IRF and 50% concession on the ATT.

Adopt Low-Carbon fuelled engine with 1.375 < CF Value < 2.750 

SRS that adopt engines capable of using fuels with 1.375 < CF Value < 2.750 as its primary fuel will enjoy 50% concession on the IRF and 20% concession on the ATT.

Exceed IMO’s MARPOL Annex VI EEDI requirement

SRS that exceeds the requirements of IMO’s MARPOL Annex VI Phase 3 EEDI by 10% or more will enjoy 20% concession on the IRF and 20% concession on the ATT.

Achieve CII Rating A

SRS that achieve a CII “A” rating would also receive an additional 5% concession on ATT.

Ships that are already registered as SRS but not currently under the GSP may also apply, should they meet the criteria but have not applied previously, or have carried out modifications to ships to meet the criteria.

For registration anew scenarios, that is, those involving existing ships but changing owners in the Singapore Registry, there would be no concession on the registration anew fees for the new ship owner as this fee is not considered as IRF. However, the ship owner can still enjoy the corresponding concession on ATT if the ship qualifies for the GSP.

This circular will take effect and supersede Shipping Circular No. 7 of 2022 on 1 January 2025.

Any queries relating to this shipping circular should be directed to the Singapore Registry of Ships dedicated contact via email: [email protected].

Note: Full details on the revisions of MSGI- GSP for Singapore-registered ships can be found here.

 

Photo credit: Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore
Published: 30 October 2024

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Hybrid methanol-electric bulk carrier for China inland waters named and unveiled

“Guo Neng Changjiang 01” completed its first tank truck-to-ship green methanol bunkering operation at dock after it was refuelled with 33 mt of ISCC EU-certified green methanol in June.

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Hybrid methanol-electric bulk carrier for China inland waters named and unveiled

Guoneng Ocean Shipping (Wuhan) on Monday (21 October) unveiled and took delivery of a new 10,000-tonne hybrid methanol-electric bulk carrier, Guo Neng Changjiang 01, in Hubei.  

The Guo Neng Changjiang 01, built for inland shipping, was developed and designed by Wuhan Changjiang Shipbuilding Design Institute, and built by Hubei Hechuang Heavy Industry Co., Ltd. 

The ship was launched on 16 May. On 27 June, the ship completed its first tank truck-to-ship green methanol bunkering operation at dock. 

The bunkering took 2.5 hours and filled 33 metric tonnes (mt) of ISCC EU-certified green methanol, achieving a milestone in methanol bunkering for domestic Yangtze River inland ships.

As the standard ship type in the Chuanjiang River and the Three Gorges Reservoir area, the ship is 130 metres long, 16.26 metres wide, 7.98 metres deep, with a designed cargo capacity of 10,850 tonnes.

China Classification Society (CCS) issued China's classification certificate for the first domestic inland methanol dual-fuel ship inspection certificate of its size. 

It also received additional notations such as Green Ship-II, Intelligent Engine Room, Intelligent Energy Efficiency Management, Intelligent Integrated Platform, and is equipped with a low-voltage shore power system.

 

Photo credit: China Changjiang Bunker (Sinopec)
Published: 28 October 2024

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