Baltic ferry operator Scandlines' aim is to operate ferries without direct emissions by 2040, the latest project being conversion of two out of four hybrid ferries on the Puttgarden-Rødby route to plug-in ferries, so that 80% of the energy required for a crossing will...
Reducing energy consumption and replacing fossil with renewable fuels within the maritime sector is seen as a large and global challenge, according to Singapore-based Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation (GCMD) which has signed a partnership agreement with...
The Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation (GCMD) recognises that international shipping faces increasing pressure to reduce GHG emissions in order to meet the IMO targets. While low- and zero-carbon fuels are expected to be the primary drivers of emissions...
Chevron Marine Lubricants, a subsidiary of Chevron Corporation, has further extended its global supply capacity to include Port Elizabeth, South Africa. This expansion notably enhances the company’s ability to serve vessels taking the longer route to avoid current...
Chemicals company Infineum recently hosted a Marine Symposium, focusing on decarbonisation and sustainability, in which the Greek shipping community discussed ways to meet emissions reduction regulations and explore routes toward a low-carbon, sustainable future. The...
The World Shipping Council (WSC) has welcomed the opportunity to continue a constructive dialogue with the EU Commission, expecting the designated European Commissioner for Sustainable Transport and Tourism, Apostolos Tzitzikostas, to play a pivotal role in securing...
PortXchange, a port call optimisation spin-off from Rotterdam Port Authority, endorsed by Green Marine, has released a new white paper, 'Collaborative Partnerships for Effective Maritime Decarbonization – A White Paper for Global Port Leaders', authored by Prof Dr...
A new project, known as Boss Level, will investigate the feasibility of an on-board sensor and data acquisition network with AI-based analytics to address the challenges of ship-port interfaces in the era of future decarbonised vessel fleets. The project, which is...
Battery developer SOLiTHOR reports progress in the development of its next-generation lithium metal solid-state batteries (SSBs) designed to meet the demands of the maritime industry and accelerate the electric transition. These developments include major improvements...
Classification Society DNV has issued a reminder that the 2020 California Air Resources Board (CARB) At-Berth Regulation will require tanker and ro-ro vessels to use a CARB Approved Emission Control Strategy (CAECS) while at berth in California ports starting from 1...
'Hamburg Express', the flagship of Hapag-Lloyd’s largest container ship class, has been ceremoniously christened at the Container Terminal Burchardkai in the Port of Hamburg. Rolf Habben Jansen, Hapag-Lloyd CEO, said: “With the Hamburg Express, we are setting new...
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