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SNIC 2022: DNV shares independent view on maritime innovation pipeline and green bunker fuels

Cristina Saenz de Santa Maria of DNV recently shared on elements needed to achieve maritime decarbonisation, safety of crews with emergence of green fuels and maritime innovation examples involving DNV.
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The shipping industry requires a mix of solutions – supply chain optimisation, energy efficiency technology and green marine fuels – to achieve decarbonisation goals set out for it.  

This was one of the main highlights of Cristina Saenz de Santa Maria, VP, Regional Manager South East Asia, Pacific & India, Maritime at DNV, communicated during her presentation titled Maritime innovation pipeline: An independent view at the Singapore Norway Innovation Conference (SNIC) 2022 on Friday (18 November). 

“Obviously to achieve this, we cannot work alone in the industry. We need to make smart choices and that’s why the governments’ participation is important to keep moving forward,” she said. 

Cristina pointed out shipping decarbonisation is already underway and is currently accelerating. 

“We can see from the newbuilding order book that the number of new vessel contracts powered by alternative marine fuels have tripled from 2019 to 2022. This demonstrates shipowners are taking huge risks and making bold decisions which is a positive sign. The alternative bunker fuel mostly chosen by owners is LNG particularly for larger ships,” she added.

However, she emphasised it was important to differentiate between short sea shipping and deep sea shipping when it came to decarbonisation solutions. 

“The solutions are totally different. Having said that, short sea shipping is a good testbed for solutions for deep sea shipping in the future.”

Cristina also highlighted key fuel technologies will be important enablers in the decarbonisation pathway with these available in between three to eight years. 

“These include methanol, ammonia, hydrogen and CCS (carbon capture and storage). But we need to remind ourselves of our readiness for these technologies as safety is paramount. Should an accident happen, it would backfire the whole decarbonisation journey for the industry. Safety needs to be the foundation of it all.”

She then shared recent maritime innovation examples involving DNV in the green fuels arena.

These include:

  • X-Press Feeders ordering eight 1,100 TEU dual fuel methanol powered container ships, classed by DNV, that are going to be powered by methanol and green methanol. 
  • DNV signing a collaboration agreement with Shell, Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering, HyAxiom and Doosan to work on fuel cells for a gas carrier. 
  • Northern Xplorer choosing DNV to build the first zero emission cruise ship that is expected to be delivered in 2025/2026. 
  • DNV awarding an AiP for a green ammonia floating production unit developed by H2 Carrier

Cristina then ended her presentation by stressing that with new alternative bunker fuels and technology comes new safety risks for assets and crews. 

“We in DNV are also trying to put some emphasis on that including collaborating with key institutions here in Singapore such as SIT to ensure we adapt the programmes and create relevant content for crews working in shipping companies.

“This move ensures whatever marine fuel or new technology is implemented, we do it in a safe manner and create a safe workplace and industry for all of us,” she said. 

Related: HHI, Shell, Doosan Fuel Cell, HyAxiom, DNV in maritime demonstration project for fuel cell technology

 

Photo credit: Norwegian Business Association (Singapore)
Published: 12 December, 2022

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PIL’s LNG dual-fuel boxship “Kota Elok” arrives in Singapore on maiden call

As the first of 13 new 13,000 TEU vessels joining its fleet, Kota Elok is equipped to operate on LNG and low-sulphur fuel oil that helps reduce our greenhouse gas emissions.

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PIL's LNG dual-fuel boxship “Kota Elok” arrives in Singapore on maiden call

Singapore-based Pacific International Lines Pte Ltd on Monday (20 July) said its first 13,000 TEU LNG dual-fuel container vessel, Kota Elok, recently made her maiden call to Singapore on 15 July.

As the first of 13 new 13,000 TEU vessels joining its fleet, Kota Elok is equipped to operate on liquefied natural gas (LNG) and low-sulphur fuel oil that helps reduce our greenhouse gas emissions. 

The vessel also incorporated energy-saving features and digital technologies to reduce fuel consumption and enhance operational performance, as well as a bow windshield to improve aerodynamics, contributing to improved fuel efficiency and lower emissions over the course of long-haul voyages.

“Following Singapore, Kota Elok will continue her voyage on our East Coast Service 1 (ES1) route to South America, calling at ports in Brazil, Uruguay, and Argentina before returning to Asia,” the company said in a social media post. 

Kota Elok also became PIL’s first vessel to receive Lloyd’s Register certification for compliance with the IACS UR E26 and UR E27 cyber security requirements.

Developed by the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS), UR E26 and UR E27 are mandatory cyber resilience requirements for newbuild vessels contracted from 1 July 2024. 

 

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Published: 21 July, 2026

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CIMC SOE secures order for 12,000-cbm LNG bunkering vessel from Sinopec Clean Energy

Once operational, the vessel is expected to strengthen Sinopec’s domestic coastal LNG bunkering network and help address gaps in China’s alternative fuel bunkering infrastructure.
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CIMC SOE secures order for 12,000-cbm LNG bunkering vessel from Sinopec Clean Energy

China’s Nantong CIMC Sinopacific Offshore & Engineering Co., Ltd. (CIMC SOE) recently signed a contract with Sinopec (Beijing) Clean Energy Co., Ltd. to build a 12,000-cubic metre (m3) LNG bunkering vessel, according to Chinese maritime media.

The vessel is scheduled for delivery in 2028 and will support Sinopec’s efforts to expand its presence in the marine clean energy sector.

Once operational, the vessel is expected to strengthen Sinopec’s domestic coastal LNG bunkering network and help address gaps in China’s LNG bunkering infrastructure.

With this signing , CIMC Pacific Offshore Engineering’s LNG bunkering vessel orderbook is further strengthened, maintaining its leading position in the global market for small and medium-sized LNG bunkering vessels.

The contract also marked another milestone for CIMC SOE, which has seen a sharp increase in orders and business performance this year amid a surge in domestic LNG vessel demand.

 

Photo credit: Nantong CIMC Sinopacific Offshore & Engineering
Published: 21 July, 2026

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ABS awards AiP to Korean institute for SMR-powered container ship concept design

KRISO says AiP recognises the technical feasibility and safety of its concept design, marking an important milestone toward the development of next-generation nuclear-powered commercial ships.
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ABS awards AiP to Korean institute for SMR-powered container ship concept design

Korea Research Institute of Ships & Ocean Engineering (KRISO) on Thursday (16 July) received Approval in Principle (AiP) from the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) for its concept design of a 15,000 TEU Small Modular Reactor (SMR)-powered container ship utilising Molten Salt Reactor (MSR) technology.

KRISO said the AiP recognises the technical feasibility and safety of its concept design, marking an important milestone toward the development of next-generation nuclear-powered commercial ships.

“This achievement demonstrates international recognition of KRISO’s technological capabilities in the rapidly evolving field of nuclear-powered shipping, supporting the transition toward low-carbon maritime transport,” it said. 

Building on this milestone, KRISO will continue advancing basic and detailed ship design, paving the way for future demonstration and commercialisation of SMR-powered vessels. 

Through continued R&D and international collaboration, KRISO remains committed to strengthening next-generation maritime technologies and contributing to the safe deployment of nuclear propulsion in the maritime industry.

 

Photo credit: Korea Research Institute of Ships & Ocean Engineering
Published: 21 July, 2026

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