Qingdao-based maritime technology firm Headway Technology Group (Headway) on Wednesday (4 September) said it showcased its innovative carbon cycle value chain at the Shipowners Forum Germany 2024, on the first day of SMM 2024 in Hamburg. 

During the forum, Headway engaged in fruitful discussions with key industry players, including representatives from the International Maritime Organization (IMO), German Shipowners' Association, DNV, Mærsk, Hapag-Lloyd, Norden, and others. 

The company emphasised its commitment to advancing sustainable shipping practices and explored potential collaborations for decarbonisation initiatives.

During his speech, Mr. Kechao Lu, Director of Headway's Strategy & Development Department, outlined Headway's comprehensive approach to addressing the challenges of green shipping. 

The company's ecosystem focuses on three core areas: Carbon Neutrality, Water Treatment, and Smart Shipping. 

Headway's latest products, such as the Onboard Carbon Capture System (OCCS) and Methanol/Ammonia Fuel Supply Systems (LFSS/AFSS), along with advanced technologies like solid-state hydrogen storage and AEM hydrogen production, offer shipowners practical solutions to meet their decarbonisation goals. 

At the event, Headway also announced it is collaborating with China Energy Engineering Corporation and PowerChina to develop an integrated hydrogen-ammonia-methanol project, further strengthening its position in the carbon cycle value chain. 

The project aims to address the challenges of utilising captured CO2, providing shipowners with a holistic approach to achieving low-carbon operations.

“The positive response from attendees at the forum highlighted the growing interest in Headway's solutions. Shipowners were eager to learn more about the company's technical advantages, practical applications, and the viability of its carbon cycle ecosystem,” the firm said. 

The 31st SMM Hamburg International Maritime Trade Fair (SMM 2024) is taking place from 3 to 6 September. 

Headway's continued participation in SMM 2024, now in its eighth year, demonstrates its commitment to driving sustainable shipping innovation. 

The company's booth (A1-229) features interactive displays of its low-carbon solutions, carbon cycle value chain, and 3D performances.

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Photo credit: Headway Technology Group
Published: 5 September, 2024

Classification society ClassNK on Wednesday (4 September) on Wednesday (4 September) said it has updated its report, ClassNK Alternative Fuels Insight initially, which was initially released in May.

The update includes the latest information on alternative fuel ships, including orders and deliveries, demand outlook, and cost simulations for ammonia-fuelled ships, which is expected to be ordered more frequently in future. It supports customers’ future fuel options and investments.

“Given the wide range of alternative fuels available for ships, it is necessary to consider not only technical evaluations but also to understand trends including cost and supply availability to make appropriate fuel selections. ClassNK Alternative Fuels Insight provides the latest trends for each alternative fuel,” ClassNK said on its website. 

In addition, the report provides information on the trend of green methane production projects that are expected to be used in LNG-fuelled ships, the GHG emissions assessment of biofuels as an effective GHG reduction measure for conventional fuel ships, and our support for onboard CCS system, which is expected to be more widely adopted in the future. 

The report also provides information on the rating results of CII in force from 2023 for ships verified by ClassNK, including results by ship type and size.

The ClassNK Alternative Fuels Insight is planned for continuous updates according to the latest trends of alternative fuels and regulations in international shipping.

Note: ClassNK Alternative Fuels Insight (Version 2.0) is available here.

 

Photo credit: ClassNK
Published: 5 September, 2024

Energy company Gasum on Monday (2 September) said it is working with Hapag-Lloyd to supply their container vessels with liquefied biomethane (bio-LNG) during a two-year tender period.

Gasum will bunker Hapag-Lloyd’s container vessels with a total amount of 20,000 mt of bio-LNG during 2025–2026. The bio-LNG will be used on a route between Rotterdam and Singapore during 2025–2026.

Gasum’s biomethane is produced from waste feedstocks such as biowaste, sewage sludge, manure and other industrial and agricultural side streams. The residual solids and liquids created in the biogas production process are further processed and used as, for example, fertilizers in agriculture or raw material in industrial processes.

Earlier this year, Hapag-Lloyd, one of the world’s leading container shipping companies, won the first tender by the Zero Emission Maritime Buyers Alliance (ZEMBA) for ocean shipping based on waste-based bio-LNG that achieves at least a 90 percent reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.

Gasum is supplying Hapag-Lloyd with the needed amount of bio-LNG to fulfill the requirements of the ZEMBA tender. 

“This agreement demonstrates that the green transition in the maritime transport sector is picking up speed. Gasum is proud to enable this transition by supplying shipping companies with bio-LNG in the Northern European region. We need all-hands-on-deck to drive the effort, and using bio-LNG to fuel maritime transports is an effective way to reduce emissions already today, rather than in a distant future”, said Jacob Granqvist, VP, Maritime, Gasum.

“We are confident in our partnership with Gasum to supply waste-based bio-LNG in line with the strict sustainability requirements of ZEMBA and the Renewable Energy Directive (REDII). This agreement is a stepping-stone towards our target to be net-zero carbon by 2045”, said Jan Christensen, Senior Director of Fuel Purchasing at Hapag-Lloyd.

 

Photo credit: Gasum
Published: 3 September, 2024