FuelEU Maritime sets requirements on the well-to-wake GHG intensity of energy used for ships trading in the EU/EEA from 1 January 2025. The first step is to prepare and submit a monitoring plan to an accredited verifier by 31 August 2024. This statutory news provides you with more details on what you need to prepare. Summary of the FuelEU Maritime GHG intensity requirements From 1 January 2025, for ships trading in or to/from the EU/ EEA irrespective of flag, the annual average GHG intensity of energy used on board needs ...

ABS, HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering Co., Ltd. (HD KSOE) and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries, Co., Ltd. (HHI) signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on the technical feasibility for medium-voltage direct current (MVDC) power systems on ships. The agreement opens the door to collaborate on design assessment, new technology qualification as well as the development of rule guidance to provide clear directives on technical requirements, safety standards and regulatory compliance. “We are proud to partner once again with HD KSOE and HHI. Our companies are equally focused on ...

Leading Japanese companies, NYK Line (NYK), NYK Bulk & Projects Carriers (NBP), TSUNEISHI SHIPBUILDING Co., Ltd. (“TSUNEISHI SHIPBUILDING”) and British renewable energy business, Drax Group (Drax), have signed a new memorandum of understanding (MoU) to develop both the world’s first biomass-fuelled ship (bioship) and the technology that could power it. Biomass is playing a growing role in Japan’s transition from fossil fuel power generation to low carbon and renewable electricity, and the country’s demand for biomass pellets, sourced primarily from North America and composed of sawmill and forestry residues, is ...

DFDS is announcing a substantial €1 billion investment in battery electric vessels, marking its unwavering commitment to decarbonising maritime traffic in the English Channel. In the future, maritime traffic in the Channel will be electric. DFDS is today announcing an expected €1 billion investment in six battery electric ships that will be deployed on the Dunkirk-Dover and Calais-Dover routes to carry passengers and freight between the UK and the European Union. The first two electric vessels will be in operation by 2030, while the rest is expected to follow before ...

The European Union’s Emissions Trading System (ETS) continues to cause confusion and consternation for stakeholders in shipping, with questions around ballast legs, accounting for allowances, and compliance. A panel discussion at the Baltic Exchange’s Freight Forum in Singapore explored the complexities and opportunities surrounding the ETS, with Baltic Exchange carbon lead Martin Crawford-Brunt moderating the event. Crawford-Brunt noted that the EU ETS emphasised a significant paradigm shift in the regulatory landscape. He said: “We’re moving from an old way of looking at regulation developments… Regulation is becoming more and more ...

Published in the latest edition of the European Transport Law (ETL) Review, the position paper entitled “Charting Uncertain Seas: Legal Ambiguities and Compliance Strategies in EU ETS and FuelEU Maritime Regulations” explores the legal and operational challenges introduced by the EU’s Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) on shipping, and the FuelEU Maritime initiative. Against the backdrop of these significant regulatory milestones, the article was written by KBRV’s Head of Legal Affairs, Shipping Policy & Security, Elle De Soomer, and Head of Environmental & Technical Affairs, Celine Audenaerdt. It addresses the ...

The opportunities for the UK to become an early mover in the deployment of zero emission fuel have been highlighted in a new report published by UMAS, an independent maritime and energy decarbonisation consultancy, and Arup, a global sustainable development consultancy. UMAS and Arup have joined forces to explore actionable ways in which the UK can become an early mover in the shipping industry’s decarbonisation, which are outlined in their report titled, ‘Opportunities for the UK to kick-start shipping’s transition to zero emission fuel’. The collaboration between UMAS and Arup ...

Maris Fiducia Norway has entered into cooperation agreements with maritime technology company HAV Hydrogen and the hydrogen producer and distributor Norwegian Hydrogen with the objective of developing, building and operating hydrogen-powered dry-bulk vessels in Europe. The vessels are designed by the Dutch ship designer Ankerbeer. Upon successful realization of the project, the vessels will go on hire through a zero-emission time charter agreement with Schulte & Bruns, establishing a commercial operation for vessels operating on hydrogen fuel, proving the feasibility of hydrogen technologies for shipping. The vessels shall be classed ...

StormGeo, a leading technology provider and pioneer in weather intelligence has partnered with esteemed Japanese ship classification society, ClassNK. The collaboration marks a significant milestone for the two as it establishes the sharing and verification of emission data, to meet the requirements of their shared clients. Shipping companies that use StormGeo’s s-Insight platform will be able to share their validated emissions data to ClassNK via API, for a seamless verification process. This process enables shipping companies to maximize their reporting accuracy and accelerate their decarbonization strategy, according to regulations. Speaking ...

ABS has issued New Technology Qualification (NTQ) for an innovative ammonia-to-electrical power system from Amogy. The Amogy ammonia-to-electrical power system splits, or “cracks,” liquid ammonia into its base elements of hydrogen and nitrogen, funneling the hydrogen into a fuel cell generating high-performance power. The technology represents a sustainable, clean energy solution tailored for industries such as maritime shipping and power generation. ABS assessed the integrated reactor system transforming ammonia into hydrogen resulting in pure hydrogen gas that can be utilized for fuel cells. “Amogy’s new technology is another example of ...

The Bluestone Group has secured a contract for plan approval and site supervision of two new cutting-edge cable-laying vessels operated by Prysmian, who is a world leader in the energy and telecom cable systems industry and is leading the way in energy transition and digital transformation. The contract acquisition follows Prysmian’s announcement in December 2023 of a €350 million investment to expand its cable-laying vessel fleet to facilitate the global power grid upgrade for the energy transition. The Bluestone Group is a trusted partner of Prysmian and is supervising the ...

The Global Maritime Forum has today revealed the immense economic potential presented by the decarbonisation of shipping. New analysis, commissioned by the Global Maritime Forum and conducted by Arup, projects that the maritime sector’s transition to e-fuels could support up to four million new green jobs by 2050, double the number of seafarers serving globally today [i]. Job creation will be seen across the three main phases of the supply chain: renewable energy generation, hydrogen production and e-fuel production. The shipping industry is currently responsible for 3% of global CO2 ...

Ocean Network Express (ONE) announced that together with their long-term partner Ancotrans, they will deploy state-of-the-art Volvo FH e-trucks, to serve the transportation needs of ONE’s customers, marking a significant step in reducing carbon emissions. Since becoming ISO 14001 certified for inland operations in 2021, global shipping line, Ocean Network Express (ONE) has been offering their customers greener transport options. One of the first deployments of FH e-trucks in the Hamburg region, the new trucks boast high-performance 540 kW batteries, with a range of 320 km and can be charged ...

The Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation (GCMD) has teamed up with NYK Line to launch Project LOTUS (long-term impact of continuous use of biofuels on vessel operations). This six-month project will trial the continuous use of a biofuels blend comprising of 24% Fatty Acid Methyl Esters (FAME) and very low sulphur fuel oil (VLSFO) onboard a short-sea vehicle carrier that will call at multiple ports. The use of a vessel plying short-sea routes will allow regular access to fuels stored onboard for sampling and testing during frequent port calls. FAME, ...

ABS and Seatrium have enhanced their long running partnership on cutting-edge marine and technology projects with the signing of a three-year Technology Collaboration Agreement (TCA) at the Offshore Technology Conference (OTC). Entitled “Accelerating Decarbonization and Energy Transition,” the agreement is the foundation for further collaboration on a succession of state-of-the-art projects under four broad themes: decarbonization, electrification, new energies and digital transformation. The agreement aims to support the commercialization of a broad range of innovative technological advancements and solutions, green retrofit products and services such as carbon capture, electrification and ...