Nordic energy company Gasum has joined forces with Finnish shipping company Wasaline to build the first large-scale commercial FuelEU Maritime pooling service, providing a way for conventional fuel vessels to save on compliance costs as the regulation enters into force in January 2025. Established t
Imodco, a part of the SBM Offshore group, has been awarded approval in principle (AiP) by the classification society ABS for the use of its Tower Loading Unit (TLU) and Catenary Anchor Leg Mooring (CALM) Soft Yoke systems for ammonia and also for CO2 injection.
The European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) and the Federation of European Private Port Companies and Terminals (FEPORT) are calling for an EU-wide mandatory tax exemption for onshore power supply (OPS) in the compromise text on the revised Energy Taxation Directive (ETD).
As the maritime community prepares to navigate the waters of change, 2024’s World Maritime Day, celebrated on September 26, has brought the theme “Navigating the future: safety first” to the forefront, spotlighting the significance of safety at sea in an era of considerable transformations and new r
The EU’s FuelEU Maritime and the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) could create a level playing field for bio- and e-methanol, making eco-friendly fuels economically competitive compared to fossil marine fuels, a new white paper by the trade association Methanol Institute suggests. With significa
Reflecting on the recently published Draghi report, European Community Shipowners’ Associations (ECSA) have presented in a position paper their recommendations to support the uptake of clean fuels in shipping.
ABS has approved two new autonomous technologies for ammonia-fueled ships from HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE) and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI).
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has been urged to agree on a strong revision of the Carbon Index Indicator (CII), a global fuel standard that allows for the uptake of wind propulsion, and an ambitious levy to ensure the shipping industry reaches decarbonization targets.
A three-pronged approach would be required for the shipping industry to deliver the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) decarbonization targets, according to Seas at Risk, an umbrella organization of environmental NGOs promoting policies for marine protection.
Babcock’s LGE business has received approval in principle (AiP) from the classification society Lloyd’s Register for its ammonia release recovery system, ecoVARSTM.
Vincent Clerc, CEO of Danish shipping and logistics giant Maersk, has reiterated the importance of introducing a global maritime fuel standard and a pricing mechanism that would reduce the existing price gap between green and fossil fuels.
South Korean shipbuilder HD Hyundai Mipo Dockyard (HMD), a subsidiary of HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE), has obtained approval in principle (AiP) from classification society DNV for its innovative 60,000 cbm LPG/NH3/VCM carrier design.
The European Commission has revealed a long-awaited decision to create an industrial maritime strategy in order to enhance “the competitiveness, sustainability and resilience of Europe’s maritime manufacturing sector”.
CB&I and Hanwha Ocean have received approval in principle (AiP) for the design of a cargo containment system and an 80,000 cbm liquid hydrogen (LH2) carrier from DNV.
