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ReFlow to equip Scandlines electric hybrid ferry with ‘digital twins’

It will be the first time that life cycle calculations are made on a ferry of this style – it will be world history, says Rasmus Elsborg-Jensen, CEO and founder of ReFlow.

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Ferry operator Scandlines on Monday (22 August) said it has chosen Danish green tech startup ReFlow to equip Scandlines’ new zero-emission ferry with “digital twins” that calculates the total environmental impact throughout the ferry’s lifetime. 

The “digital twins” is a digital simulation of the ferry to illustrate how much carbon emissions the vessel will generate through its lifecycle from construction until it ceases operation. 

It is the first time that life cycle calculations are used to that extent on a ferry. Scandlines expects to be able to reduce the ferry’s CO2 footprint even after it has been built using the new digital tool.

In November 2021, Scandlines revealed it had ordered the world’s largest electric hybrid ferry – a zero emission ferry. The ferry was designed by LMG Marin AS in Norway and is being built at the Turkish shipyard Cemre.

Rasmus Elsborg-Jensen, CEO and founder of ReFlow, said: “It will be the first time that life cycle calculations are made on a ferry of this style – it will be world history. Life cycle assessments or LCA can provide a detailed account of the environmental impact of products – even products and solutions that have not yet been purchased or produced and will thereby help to secure the ferries of the future.”

“Life cycle assessments are in Denmark and the EU the recommended method to support the climate statements that a company may have about a product and are therefore also included in the new EU climate policy. 

“It is very positive to see a shipping company like Scandlines showing responsibility in this way, before it potentially becomes a legal requirement.”

Fini A. Hansen, VP Fleet at Scandlines added: “In the future, we will evaluate new solutions before they are purchased, to ensure that their climate profiles meet a certain standard or are perhaps better – that way we over time help to make our ferries greener as new green solutions are invented.”

Scandlines’ zero direct emission freight ferry will be 147.4 metres long, 25.4 metres wide with a design draft of 5.3 metres. The double-ended ferry has a capacity of 66 cargo units, 140 passengers and a service speed of 10 knots.

When the ferry sails on batteries alone, the crossing time is 70 minutes. It is equipped with one of the world’s largest battery packs, 10 MWh, and can be charged in just 17 minutes in the Rødby harbour. The ferry is expected to be completed in 2024.

 

Photo credit: Scandlines
Published: 23 August, 2022

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Ofiniti eBDN solution chosen by FincoEnergies for marine biofuel ops in ARA region

Development takes place on the back of complex logistics and opaque operational processes experienced by the marine (bio)fuel market; which Ofiniti’s FuelBoss eBDN solution seeks to simplify.

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Rotterdam-based FincoEnergies, an independent, leading supplier of (bio)fuels and decarbonisation services for the transport sector, will be adopting Ofiniti’s FuelBoss eBDN technology, with operational support from VT Group.

The development takes place on the back of complex logistics and opaque operational processes experienced by the marine (bio)fuel market; which Ofiniti’s FuelBoss eBDN solution seeks to simplify.

“Schedules are becoming increasingly tighter as demand for sustainable biofuels grows,” explains Leon Arets, Trading & Operations Director at FincoEnergies.

“We’re adopting a platform that enhances structure and responsiveness. This digital leap allows us to not only scale efficiently but also deliver greater transparency and operational excellence to our clients.”

A spin-off from global assurance and risk management leader DNV, Ofiniti brings together deep industry know-how with cutting-edge technology. Its flagship platform, FuelBoss, is designed to replace cumbersome manual processes with streamlined digital workflows that boost efficiency and data reliability.

“Our work with LNG suppliers laid the groundwork,” notes Oliver Brix Sparsø, Global Director of Sales at Ofiniti. “But this collaboration with FincoEnergies and VT Group marks the first large-scale commitment to digital delivery workflows for biofuels. It’s a turning point for the region.”

FincoEnergies’ mission, Decarbonising the transport industry together, is grounded in collaboration and innovation. The partnership with Ofiniti and VT Group exemplifies this spirit, combining technological leadership with operational expertise.

“As operators, we continuously look for ways to improve life on board and support our partners,” adds Wouter van Reenen, Business Development Manager at VT Group. “FuelBoss is a strong fit for our operations and those of our chartering clients.”

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Published: 17 June 2025

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China: Shanghai Zhongran and PetroChina Shanghai Port to promote bunker fuel blending business

Development will help improve Shanghai Port’s bonded ship fuel supply industry, noted the Shanghai Customs Inspection Office.

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Shanghai Zhongran and PetroChina Shanghai Port meeting

A meeting between representatives of Shanghai Zhongran, Shanghai Port Energy, PetroChina Shanghai Port, and Hongkou Customs took place at the Shanghai Customs Inspection Office on Thursday (12 June).

According to Shanghai Zhongran, the meeting’s objective was to discuss the implementation of a high-sulfur and low-sulfur fuel blending business at Shanghai.

During the meeting, a member of the Shanghai Customs Inspection Office stated it will take the opportunity of PetroChina Shanghai Port to carry out this business to promote the development of enterprises in Hongkou District.

The development will improve the utilisation rate of Shanghai Zhongran bonded storage tanks, improve storage functions, and help improve Shanghai Port’s bonded ship fuel supply industry.

After the meeting, PetroChina Shanghai Port submitted a formal application to Hongkou Customs.

Moving forward, Hongkou Customs will formulate a reconciliation plan, open a special account book, and promote the implementation of this business.

 

Photo credit: Shanghai Zhongran
Published: 17 June 2025

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NYK Group’s first methanol-fuelled bulk carrier “Green Future” delivered

Vessel is the first bulk carrier in the NYK Group to be equipped with a dual-fuel engine that uses methanol and fuel oil.

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NYK Group on 13 May received delivery of Green Future, the company’s first methanol dual-fuel bulk carrier, at the TSUNEISHI Factory of TSUNEISHI SHIPBUILDING Co., Ltd. where a naming and delivery ceremony was also held, it said on Thursday (14 June).

The vessel will be chartered by NYK Bulk & Projects Carriers Ltd., an NYK Group company, from KAMBARA KISEN Co., Ltd.

It is the first bulk carrier in the NYK Group to be equipped with a dual-fuel engine that uses methanol and fuel oil.

“Methanol has a lower environmental impact than fuel oil, and by using bio-methanol and e-methanol produced using hydrogen derived from renewable energy sources and recovered carbon dioxide, the vessel achieves significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions,” it said.

Vessel Particulars
LOA: 199.99 m
Breadth: 32.25 m
Depth: 19.15 m
Deadweight: approx. 65,700 metric tons
Capacity: approx. 81,500 m3
Draft: 13.8 m

Related: Tsuneishi delivers world’s first methanol dual-fuel Ultramax bulker to NYK
Related: Japan: NYK to time-charter its first methanol-fuelled bulk carrier

 

Photo credit: NYK Group
Published: 17 June 2025

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