Biofuels Can Lead The Way To Decarbonisation
Changing from a fossil fuel to a methanol based fuel would mean replacing the entire engine, however EMSA (European Maritime Safety Agency) have highlighted how biofuels can lead t
Progress On Japanese Ammonia-Fueled Ship Design
There are various new technologies around to help push the decarbonisation of the shipping industry, one such technology is the Japanese Ammonia-fueled ship design. Ammonia as a fu
Methanol and Wind Hybrid Tankers Ordered
Swedish tanker operator Terntank reported that it has ordered methanol and wind hybrid tankers, as it works toward its goal of fossil-free operations. The company is over 100 years
Fund-and-Reward Carbon Emissions Program
A new Fund-and-Reward carbon emissions program is the brainchild of the International Chamber of Shipping. A fee would be charged on carbon and pay shipowners who reduce their em
Hydrogen-Powered Tugboat | A World First
On October 27th, Belgium were recipients of the world’s first hydrogen-powered tugboat after completing construction in Spain. There shall be a hydrogen system installed on the v
Rigid Sail MOL Bulker | Maiden Voyage Complete
A rigid sail MOL bulker, named The Shofu Maru, completed its maiden voyage to Australia from Japan on October 24th drawing a lot of local attention as the sight of a 770-foot long
Eco-friendly VLCC – A World First
In September China received the first delivery today from an eco-friendly VLCC, a world first. This supertanker has been fitted with four rigid sails to reduce carbon emissions. Ot
Carbon Capture Startup Supported By Industry Leaders
As decarbonising becomes an ever increasing hot topic within the global shipping community, a carbon capture startup company has been founded, called Carbon Ridge. Carbon Ridge are
Hyundai Develop Rotor Sail Design For Eco-Friendly Ship
Based in South Korea, Hyundai has been developing a revolutionary rotor sail design to aid eco-friendly shipping globally. Hyundai is focusing on developing high-value shipbuilding
Biofuel Supply Framework in Development
Currently, Singapore-based Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation (GCMD) are leading the development of a biofuel supply framework. In conjunction with 18 companies from the sh
