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China Shipping & Sinopec Suppliers launches bio bunker fuel scientific research project 

Purpose of the project is to promote application of biofuel in ships, reduce carbon emissions from ships, improve global air quality and further enhance the field of marine biofuel.

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China Shipping & Sinopec Suppliers launches bio bunker fuel scientific research project

China Shipping & Sinopec Suppliers Co., Ltd. on Friday (8 December) launched a marine biofuel scientific research project at a meeting, marking the company's journey into green energy industry development.

The purpose of the project is to promote application of biofuel in ships, reduce ships’ carbon emissions, improve global air quality and further enhance the field of marine biofuel.

Since this year, with the strong support and guidance of the firm’s Science and Technology Innovation Department, the company has conducted in-depth discussions with relevant government departments, universities and enterprises, and actively planned the scientific research project “Research on Marine Biofuel Oil Application Standards and Carbon Emission Factor Calibration.”

Qin Ling, Party Committee Secretary and General Manager of the company, at the meeting, said as a bunker fuel supply firm, the company's research on green bunker fuels is not only an important mission to actively respond to China's call for green development of new energy but also to achieve high-quality and sustainable development of the company. 

Relevant personnel from the firms’s Science and Technology Innovation Department and Research and Consulting Center, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai Maritime University, China Overseas Environmental Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd., Guangzhou Customs District Technology Center, Guangdong Maritime Safety Administration, CCS Wuhan Rules & Research Institute, Shenzhen Leoking Environmental Group Company Limited and other participating research units and heads of relevant departments of the company attended the meeting.

Disclaimer: The above article published by Manifold Times was sourced from China’s domestic market through a local correspondent. While considerable efforts have been taken to verify its accuracy through a professional translator and processed from sources believed to be reliable, no warranty is made regarding the accuracy, completeness and reliability of any information.

Photo credit: China Shipping & Sinopec Suppliers
Published: 12 December, 2023

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MPA gives notice on testing of Singapore’s first electric cargo vessel “Hydromover”

Testing of smart navigational systems on board the craft, “Hydromover” will be carried out in an area north of Selat Sinki from 15 February to 30 March.

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Goal Zero Consortium launches Singapore’s first electric cargo vessel Hydromover

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) on Friday (14 February) issued Port Marine Notice No. 13 of 2025 to notify the maritime community on the testing of Singapore’s first electric cargo vessel Hydromover in an area north of Selat Sinki :

TESTING OF SMART NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEMS ON THE CRAFT “HYDROMOVER” NORTH OF SELAT SINKI

Date : With effect from 15 Feb 2025 to 30 Mar 2025.

Location : North of Selat Sinki, within the test area bounded by the following co-ordinates (see attached chartlet):

MPA gives notice on testing of Singapore’s first electric cargo vessel “Hydromover”

Working Hours : During daylight hours, daily including Sundays and Public Holidays.

MPA gives notice on testing of Singapore’s first electric cargo vessel “Hydromover”

Details : Testing of smart navigational systems on board the craft, Hydromover will be carried out in an area north of Selat Sinki. A target vessel will be manoeuvring around the Hydromover as part of the testing. A safety boat will be deployed to warn vessels navigating in the vicinity of the test area.

Further enquires relating to the project can be directed to:

Mr. Lew JiaHui, Project Manager,
Tel: +65 9049 3474, email: [email protected] 

Or

Mr. Matthew Tseng, Projects, VP,
Tel: +65 8299 7776, email: [email protected] 

`Caution : When in the vicinity of the test area, mariners are reminded to:

  • Keep well clear and not to enter the test area;
  • Maintain a proper lookout;
  • Proceed at a safe speed and navigate with caution;
  • Maintain a listening watch on VHF Channel 68 (West Control and Sinki Control); and Communicate with West Control or Sinki Control for assistance, if required.

Please call Capt. Faroque Hossain Sikder at Tel: 6325 2472 or Marine Safety Control Centre (MSCC) Duty Officer Tel: 6325 2488/89 for clarification on this Port Marine Notice.

Note: The chartlet of the test area can be found here.

Manifold Times previously reported green technology solutions provider Yinson GreenTech (YG) together with Goal Zero Consortium (Goal Zero) led by SeaTech Solutions (SeaTech) officially launching the Hydromover, marking a critical milestone in the decarbonisation of Singapore’s maritime industry.

The vessel is designed with swappable battery solutions and can carry up to 25 tonnes of cargo.

Related: Goal Zero Consortium launches Singapore’s first electric cargo vessel Hydromover
Related: Yinson GreenTech commences construction of all-electric cargo vessel “Hydromover”
Related: Yinson GreenTech all-electric crew transfer vessel to undergo sea trials in Singapore

 

Photo credit: Yinson GreenTech
Published: 17 February, 2025

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NYK conducts first Japan bio bunker fuel trial on coal carrier for domestic power utility firm

Firm said it has started a biofuel test run on Noshiro Maru, operated by Tohoku Electric Power, marking the first time in Japan that a coal carrier has been used to test biofuel for a domestic power utility firm.

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NYK conducts first Japan bio bunker fuel trial on coal carrier for domestic power utility firm

Japanese shipping firm NYK on Monday (10 February) said it has started a biofuel test run on its coal carrier Noshiro Maru, which is operated by Tohoku Electric Power on 9 February.

This is the first time in Japan that a coal carrier has been used to test biofuel for a domestic power utility company. Mitsubishi Corporation Energy in the Keihin area facilitated the supply of biofuel for the vessel.

Biofuels are made from organic resources (biomass) of biological origin, such as agricultural residues and waste cooking oil, and are considered to produce virtually zero carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions when combusted.

“Since they can be used in heavy-oil-powered ship engines, which are common on large merchant ships, biofuels are considered a key means of reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the transition period from heavy oil to zero-emission fuels,” NYK said. 

“Using biofuel to reduce GHG emissions during sea navigation also contributes to reducing Scope 3 GHG emissions generated by transporting customers’ cargo.”

NYK added it will continue to focus on introducing biofuels and other next-generation fuels, and will contribute to reducing GHG emissions in our customers' supply chains while promoting decarbonisation in marine transport.

 

Photo credit: NYK
Published: 11 February, 2025

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DNV: Stricter emission regulations and industry innovation drive rapid WAPS uptake

DNV has published a new whitepaper on WAPS technologies, their onboard implementation, and potential bunker fuel savings to help shipowners determine whether they are a viable business option.

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DNV: Stricter emission regulations and industry innovation drive rapid WAPS uptake

Classification society DNV on Tuesday (4 February) said a surge in industry interest combined with systems builders and yards scaling up production and installation capacity, is set to accelerate growth in orders for wind-assisted propulsion systems (WAPS) in the coming years. 

In response to this trend, DNV's new whitepaper provides a detailed look at WAPS technologies, their onboard implementation, and potential fuel savings to help shipowners determine whether they are a viable business option for their vessels and operations.

DNV’s whitepaper explores the design and operational factors influencing WAPS fuel savings and provides steps for evaluating the technical feasibility of new systems, from concept to implementation. The paper includes two case studies in EU waters modeling how different WAPS installations can effectively reduce fuel costs and emissions in compliance with EU ETS and FuelEU Maritime.

Knut Ørbeck-Nilssen, CEO Maritime at DNV, said: “As we navigate the maritime energy transition, it's crucial to consider all options for decarbonization. And as more verified data comes in, the business case for WAPS technologies is building.”

“They are already delivering significant fuel savings when matched to the right vessel type and operational profile.”

“And as part of the suite of new energy efficiency technologies, WAPS are stepping up to deliver immediate emissions reductions and play a growing role in the maritime decarbonization journey.” 

Retrofitting WAPS is possible for almost any ship with sufficient deck space and unobstructed airflow, even if not originally designed for sails. However, vessels with WAPS integrated into the design offer even greater opportunities for optimization. 

Currently, 75% of the WAPS fleet are retrofits, primarily tankers and general cargo vessels. Rotor sails have been the preferred technology for the bulk and tanker sectors (54% share of systems installed), while suction sails are the main choice for general cargo ships (67%).

Hasso Hoffmeister, Senior Principal Engineer at DNV, said: “Current WAPS technologies use advanced control and automation systems, combining aerodynamics, automation, computer modelling, and modern materials.”

“Today, these technologies are not widely adopted but show significant promise as a component in hybrid propulsion systems. Looking ahead, we might see the first pure wind powered modern large cargo vessel, Orcelle, contracted in the next few years.”

Drivers behind the rapid WAPS uptake are also tied to economic benefits of complying with current and future regulations like the Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI), Efficiency Existing Ship Index (EEXI) and upcoming IMO regulations that set CO2 emission requirements for new and existing ships. 

WAPS can help meet these requirements through a correction factor as well as improve Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII) ratings by reducing fuel consumption. 

DNV has been at the forefront of developing rules and standards for verifying and certifying WAPS and their integration onboard, publishing the first class notation for ships using WAPS in 2019. This notation is supported by the ST-0511 “Wind Assisted Propulsion Systems” certification standard. DNV’s “WAPS Ready” notation, which uses a modular approach to verify compliance for future WAPS installations and DNV’s new recommended practice (RP), which proposes an on/off methodology to measure performance, will be updated in 2025.

Note: A free copy of DNV’s WAPS whitepaper can be downloaded here.

 

Photo credit: DNV
Published: 5 February, 2025

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