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Shipping: Emission Possible

Biofuel can deliver significant GHG emissions reductions but future uptake could be hampered by supply, says DNV

According to DNV’s latest white paper “Biofuels in Shipping”, key biofuels like FAME and HVO have great potential for reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and supporting compliance with maritime regulations, but their benefits to the industry could be constrained by limited supply in the future. With biofuel use expected to increase, the paper also highlights the importance of its safe introduction, outlining critical operational and technical considerations. In 2023, the maritime sector consumed just 0.7 million tonnes of oil equivalent (Mtoe) of liquid biofuels, representing a mere 0.6% of global ...

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DNV launches class notations to provide framework for safe development of autonomous shipping technologies

DNV has launched a new family of class notations, Autonomous and Remotely Operated Ships (AROS), providing a framework for how autoremote vessels can achieve equivalent or higher safety compared to conventional vessels. Autonomous shipping, ranging from remote control operation to fully unmanned vessels, marks a major advancement in the maritime industry. These solutions can deliver a wide range of benefits including improved safety, optimised logistics chains, improved cargo capacity due to reductions in crew, increased fuel efficiency, reduced emissions, and reduced operational and maintenance costs. While these advancements hold great ...

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First-ever Ammonia and Propane Co-loaded Vessel Completes Voyage from US to Europe

Trafigura, a market leader in the global commodities industry, in collaboration with CF Industries, the world’s largest producer of ammonia, today announced the completion of the first co-loaded ammonia and propane shipment operation of its kind. In early January, the Green Power Medium Gas Carrier (MGC) completed a single voyage from the US to Europe loaded with ammonia from CF Industries and with liquefied petroleum gas (LPG or propane) in separate tanks. The co-loaded vessel project was intended in part as a demonstration of capabilities needed for the efficient and ...

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Daphne Technology and Williams Secure DOE Grant to Advance Methane Emission Reduction Technology

Daphne Technology, in partnership with Williams, is pleased to announce the award of a grant worth nearly $6M from the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Methane Emissions Reduction Program (MERP). This project, titled the “Daphne and Williams Methane Slip Abatement Plasma-Catalyst Scale-Up”, highlights the critical role of innovative technologies in reducing methane emissions. As part of this collaboration, Daphne Technology and Williams will leverage their combined expertise to advance methane abatement technologies that align with MERP’s goals. The MERP program addresses methane emissions across various sources in the oil and ...

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Cargill Puts Bold Innovation at Center of Effort to Decarbonize Shipping

Cargill is advancing a new era in sustainable shipping, putting innovation and collaboration at the core of its mission to move goods responsibly across the globe. Through wind-assisted propulsion technologies, dual-fuel methanol-powered vessels, and digital solutions, Cargill is setting the standard for helping the industry advance progress toward the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) 2050 net-zero target. Combining technical expertise with a commitment to industry-wide partnerships, Cargill is helping to future-proof the maritime sector while enabling customers to meet their sustainability goals. “Decarbonizing shipping is a monumental task that requires courage, ...

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Sallaum Lines adds Wärtsilä solutions as part of its decarbonisation programme

Technology group Wärtsilä will supply its EnergoFlow solution and Fixed Pitch Propellers (FPP) for three Pure Car/Truck Carrier (PCTC) vessels owned by Sallaum Lines – an international RoRo cargo operator. The combination of these upgrade solutions will notably improve the propulsion efficiency of these existing vessels, in turn reducing fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. The order was booked by Wärtsilä in Q4 2024. To meet the industry’s 2050 net-zero goals, shipping must embrace a change in how ships operate. This includes implementing a wide range of carbon-reducing practices and technologies ...

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AtoB@C Shipping adds six 5,900 dwt eco-vessels to its fleet

AtoB@C Shipping continues its fleet renewal by adding six low-emission newbuildings to its fleet between 2025 and 2027 after securing long-term time charter contracts with German shipowner BAAS Shipping from Hamburg. The 5,900 dwt ice class 1A vessels, designed by Dutch Groot Design with its modern and efficient lines, enable almost 50% reduction in CO2 emissions compared to the 5,000 dwt vessels currently in the fleet. The vessels are designed to flexibly accommodate different types of cargo by having one 71-metre long box-shaped cargo hold of 321,000 cubic feet and ...

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Svitzer places order to build another battery-powered tug

New battery-powered tug with 1,818 kWh capacity will be delivered by Sanmar Shipyard to the towage operator in H2 2025. The new tug will add to the existing capacity in the Øresund Strait, delivering near-zero emissions for towage services in the region. Copenhagen, 15 January 2025: Svitzer, a leading global towage and marine services provider, today announced it has ordered another battery-powered tug to add to its fleet. The tug will be used in the Øresund Strait between Denmark and Sweden. It will also contribute to achieving the ambitious targets ...

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Integr8 Fuels’ New Report Highlights VLSFO Quality Challenges, Biofuel Compliance Strategies, and Future Trends in Bunkering

Integr8 Fuels has published its latest Bunker Quality Trends report, offering unparalleled insights into the evolving landscape of marine fuels. Drawing on comprehensive data from over 130 million metric tons (MT) of deliveries, the report provides an in-depth analysis of critical quality issues, regulatory implications, and market trends. This edition of the report highlights five key developments: • Why Changes in VLSFO Blends Could Trigger a Wave of Problem Fuels (Pg 10) • The Smart Way to Meet Biofuel Targets: Plan Biofuel Bunkering on a Fleet or Pool Level (Pg ...

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Empowering the DOC holder: data-driven decisions should define FuelEU compliance strategy, says OceanScore

Ship managers must navigate tricky commercial terrain to mitigate their financial exposure as DOC holder with responsibility for compliance under FuelEU Maritime. An effective compliance strategy requires an understanding of the various operational scenarios to formulate sound ship management agreements aligned with their interests, according to OceanScore. “A one-size-fits-all approach is risky when it comes to finalizing contractual agreements. Running the numbers and performing your own analysis of different scenarios to cover all possible outcomes is vital for informed decision-making to avoid potential pitfalls,” says OceanScore’s Managing Director Albrecht Grell. ...

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HD Hyundai Accelerates Hydrogen Commercialization with Proprietary Technology

HD Hyundai accelerates hydrogen commercialization by successfully developing liquefied hydrogen (LH₂) storage tanks for ships and a vacuum insulation system. HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE), a shipbuilding intermediate holding company of HD Hyundai, announced on the 13th that it had obtained Approval in Principle (AiP) for its vacuum insulation system for LH₂ storage tanks from four major classification societies: Lloyd’s Register (LR), the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), Det Norske Veritas (DNV), and the Korean Register (KR). Last month, the company also received approval for its LH₂ storage tank welding procedure ...

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Ampereship build new all-electric ferry for Heligoland

Stralsunder Ostseestaal GmbH & Co. KG has been commissioned by Hafenprojektgesellschaft Helgoland mbH with the development and construction of an all-electric ferry. The so-called dune ferry will connect the German North Sea island of Heligoland with the neighbouring island of Dune. It will replace the ‘Witte Kliff’ ferry, which has been operating on the approximately one kilometre-long route since 1997 and is powered by conventional marine fuel. The new electric-solar ferry will be 15.2 metres long and 5.6 metres wide and offer space for 95 passengers. The new zero-emission and ...

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What can drive the energy transition in shipping?

Sameer Kalra is President of the Marine Division and Executive Vice President at Alfa Laval in Sweden. His entire professional life has been dedicated to the maritime sector, where, after 10 years at sea, he went ashore and has since held different management positions first in Aalborg Industries and following an acquisition later continued as part of the management in Alfa Laval. Throughout his career, industrialization has been a key element to bringing new maritime systems to the market. We met recently at the SMM trade fair, always a really ...

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LNG powers unprecedented year for orders of alternative-fuelled vessels

According to the latest data from DNV’s Alternative Fuels Insights (AFI) platform the maritime industry’s exceptional newbuilding year 2024 drove a significant rise in orders for alternative-fuelled vessels. A total of 515* such ships were ordered, representing a 38% year-on-year increase compared to 2023, underscoring the industry’s growing commitment to decarbonization. The growth in alternative-fuelled vessel orders has been heavily driven by the container and car carrier newbuild boom over the last three years. In 2024, 69% of all container ship orders were for ships capable of being powered by ...

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47 Governments and global industry jointly propose text for GHG emissions pricing mechanism for international shipping

To achieve net zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from international shipping by 2050, the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has joined 47 governments in a joint submission to the final round of negotiations at the United Nations’ International Maritime Organization (IMO) to adopt a maritime greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions pricing mechanism for international shipping. The joint text is supported by major shipping nations such as Greece, Japan, Korea and the United Kingdom, the world’s largest flag States including Bahamas, Liberia, Marshall Islands and Panama, all EU States (and the European Commission), other ...

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