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Pacific Environment: Port of Long Beach’s support of LNG-fuelled ships is ‘irresponsible and inexcusable’

Leaders celebrating “MV Janet Marie” arrival to port, ‘overlooked the fact that this decision will lock Long Beach into decades of additional fossil-fuel pollution during a dire moment of climate emergency,’ says group.
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Environmental organisation Pacific Environment on Monday (31 July) has voiced their opposition towards LNG-fuelled ships being welcomed at the Port of Long Beach, particularly Pasha Hawaii welcoming its LNG-powered container ship MV Janet Marie at the port. 

Pasha Hawaii recently welcomed the newest member to its container ship fleet with the arrival of MV Janet Marie at the Port of Long Beach in California, where it will begin its maiden voyage to Honolulu, Hawaii. 

“Leaders celebrated this ship, overlooking the fact that this decision will lock Long Beach into decades of additional fossil-fuel pollution during a dire moment of climate emergency,” it said in a statement. 

The group said fossil-fuelled cargo ships are the largest source of life-shortening air quality pollution and climate-heating emissions at the San Pedro Bay Ports. 

“By welcoming LNG-powered vessels like the Pasha Hawaii LNG containership, the Port of Long Beach sends a message that fossil fuels are welcome to continue polluting communities and our planet for decades to come.,” it said. 

“Liquefied natural gas (LNG) is a climate super-disrupting fossil fuel comprised of 90% methane, a heat-trapping greenhouse gas which has 86 times the global warming potency as carbon dioxide on a shorter timescale of 20 years. Methane is the primary contributor to the formation of ground-level ozone, an air pollutant responsible for 1 million premature deaths around the world every year.” 

Dawny’all Heydari, Climate Campaign Manager of Advocacy of Pacific Environment, said: “By welcoming a new LNG fossil fuel ship during the hottest month recorded in global history, July 2023, the Port of Long Beach endangers our collective ability to keep global temperature rise below 1.5 degrees Celsius in alignment (2.7 degrees Fahrenheit) with the Paris Agreement.”

“If humankind surpasses this planetary boundary, we will set off an irreversible chain of disruption to climate and ecological systems. We cannot afford LNG during this historic moment of climate and ecological crisis, and the Port’s support of these ships is irresponsible and inexcusable.”

Manifold Times previously reported Pacific Environment taking Port of Long Beach (POLB) to task after it proposed to expand permissibility for bunkering LNG at the port and has launched a campaign for the port to reject LNG.

Related: Pacific Environment: ‘Rescind support for LNG’, Port of Long Beach
Related: Port of Long Beach policy move towards LNG bunkering may ‘escalate’ global warming
Related: Port of Long Beach celebrates inaugural LNG bunkering op with Pasha Hawaii “MV George III”

 

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Published: 1 August, 2023 

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GREENMARINE and Vertoro to accelerate adoption of lignin-alcohol as marine fuel

Like fossil oil, liquid lignin can be used as a platform for fuel, chemical and material applications.
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Methanol marine fuels consultancy GREENMARINE and Vertoro, a Maersk-backed Dutch start-up focused on developing liquid lignin technology which can be used as a bunker fuel, has signed an agreement to jointly accelerate the market validation and commercial roll-out of lignin-alcohol as sustainable marine fuels.

“We at GREENMARINE Group are excited to join forces with Vertoro to bring their revolutionary lignin alcohol blend fuel to market,” said Fredrik Stubner, founder and CEO of GREENMARINE Group.

“This breakthrough technology redefines sustainable maritime fuels, delivering environmental benefits and cost efficiencies, paving the way for a greener, more competitive shipping industry.”

Dr. Michael Boot Boot, co-founder & co-CEO Vertoro, replied, “GREENMARINE Group has an excellent track record as a match maker for green fuel producers with engine manufacturers and shipping companies, opening many doors for us on both the fuel validation and offtake side.”

Vertoro, founded in 2017, produces liquid lignin exclusively from sustainably sourced forestry and agricultural residues by means of a patented thermochemical process. Like fossil oil, liquid lignin can be used as a platform for fuel, chemical and material applications.

Related: Maersk invests in Dutch start-up Vertoro to develop green lignin marine fuels

 

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Published: 11 July 2025

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Singapore: Pinnacle Marine’s first B100 fuelled utility boat starts 1,000-hour research trial

Newbuilding operated by Prestige Ocean Pte Ltd will capture data on bunker fuel emissions, marine fuel behaviour, and performance.
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The 50th vessel constructed by local boat builder Pinnacle Marine (Singapore) Pte Ltd, namely President 100, is starting 1,000 hours of real-time research trials in collaboration with several parties from Wednesday (9 July) onwards, it says.

Powered by B100 biodiesel, the newbuilding operated by Prestige Ocean Pte Ltd will capture data on bunker fuel emissions, marine fuel behaviour, and performance.

It will be participating in trials with Maritime Energy & Sustainable Development Centre of Excellence (MESD), Weichai Singapore, China Classification Society, Pacific International Lines (PTE) Ltd, Abo Shoten, Ltd. / 株式会社安保商店 , Abo Singapore, Wilmar International, Gulf Marine, Amspec Testing & Services, and AYK Engineering and Consulting.

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The President 100, Pinnacle Marine’s first full biodiesel utility boat, was launched on Tuesday in the presence of over 100 guests.

“Our latest vessel, President 100, merges legacy and future. Named after our first aluminium boat (“President”) and inspired by B100 biodiesel, it leads the charge for our next 50 vessels — many of which will embrace green technology,” stated Pinnacle Marine in a LinkedIn post.

“The launch was amazing, with strong turnout from across the maritime sector — authorities, shipowners, operators, agencies, chandlers, researchers, offshore engineers, and petrochemical suppliers.”

It added: “We’re excited to see how it paves the way for wider adoption of B100 biodiesel — a cleaner, sustainable path for Singapore’s harbour craft sector.”

 

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Published: 9 July 2025

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BHP awards charter contracts for two ammonia dual-fuelled bulk carriers

BHP continues to work with the maritime industry to develop an ammonia bunkering plan for the two vessels when they are delivered from 2028.

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Global resources company BHP on Wednesday (2 July) signed contracts with COSCO Shipping Bulk Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of COSCO shipping Group (COSCO Shipping) for the charter of two ammonia dual-fuelled Newcastlemax bulk carriers.

The new vessels to be built under this arrangement will be two of only a handful of vessels in the world capable of using ammonia as a bunker fuel.

The two vessels, expected to be delivered from 2028, will primarily transport iron ore from Western Australia to Northeast Asia.

When run on lower or low to zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ammonia, these vessels will be capable of reducing GHG emissions by at least 50% and up to 95% on a per voyage basis compared to a conventionally fuelled voyage.

The five-year time charter contracts are expected to contribute towards a reduction in the GHG emissions intensity of BHP chartered shipping.

BHP continues to work with the maritime industry to develop an ammonia bunkering plan – the process of fuelling ships with ammonia – for the two vessels when they are delivered from 2028.

Sourcing lower and low to zero GHG emissions ammonia is subject to an ongoing tender process.

 

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Published: 9 July 2025

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