Existing firefighting methods and safety rules not ready for growing interest in methanol conversion projects, warns new study Methanol as a low-carbon fuel is an attractive choice for vessel owners and operators as they look to transition to net zero. Orders for methanol-fuelled newbuilds have increased 9% in the last 12 months, 2% more than […]
Danish Shipping pushes for regulatory frameworks that not only incentivise sustainable practices but also foster innovation “The green transition is at the forefront of our minds in this industry, and it underscores everything that we do, because it’s the right thing to do.” That was the message from Anne Steffensen, CEO of Danish Shipping, when […]
Introducing viable alternative fuels for vessels comes with plenty of challenges, mostly related to performance, availability and cost. However, the maritime sector has identified another potential problem: the need to update Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW) requirements to ensure that crew are adequately trained in the handling and storage of these […]
Scientists at Aston University in Birmingham, UK believe they may have produced a viable alternative to traditional marine bunker fuels, care of a blend of leftover cooking oil, lamb fat and agricultural waste. The research project – undertaken in cooperation with colleges in Brighton (UK) and Madras and Chennai (India – saw the scientists take […]
The Maersk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping (MMMCZCS) has published the methodology for its life cycle assessment (LCA) for calculating the GHG intensity of maritime fuels, in what it hopes will be a turning point in arriving at a standardised approach. Although by no means a problem that’s unique to shipping, it’s generally […]
Clarksons Research has published data indicating that nearly half of all vessels ordered last year by tonnage will be capable of running on some form of alternative fuel. The latest edition of Clarksons’ Green Technology Tracker report, published on the 2nd January, charts the continuing progress of alternative fuel uptake and investments in energy saving […]
Among the key service and support developments at WinGD over the past year has been the strengthening of WinGD integrated Digital Expert (WiDE). The remote diagnostics platform has been claimed to reduce time spent troubleshooting by crew by around 50%, thanks to its ability to detect engine issues early and provide actionable insights on root […]
Whether or not methanol should prove to be the winner (or one of them) in the great rush towards cleaner fuels is one of many questions unlikely to become apparent for a number of years yet. What is clear is that many shipowners are already prepared to hedge their bets. Over the summer Maersk, whose […]
A Japanese consortium has been jointly awarded what is thought to be the first Approval in Principle (AiP) for a ship equipped with a large low-speed two-stroke hydrogen-fueled engine as the main propulsion engine. Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL), MOL Drybulk, Onomichi Dockyard, Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Japan Engine Corporation (J-ENG) received the AiP from ClassNK for […]
ABB has signed a contract with global logistics company Samskip Group, based in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, to supply a comprehensive power, propulsion and automation system for two newbuild short-sea container ships. The vessels will be among the world’s first of their kind to use hydrogen as a fuel. The two vessels will be built by […]
Babcock’s LGE business, specialising in liquefied gas solutions, has received approval in principle (AiP) from Lloyd’s Register (LR) for its multi-fuel gas supply and CO2 cargo handling systems, ecoFGSS-FLEX and ecoCO2. The new ecoFGSS-FLEX system is based on Babcock’s pre-existing ecoFGSS LPG fuel gas system. The fundamentals of both systems are the same. However, the […]
The Cruise Division of MSC Group has confirmed firm orders for two hydrogen-powered vessels for its luxury travel brand Explora Journeys with the Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri. MSC has also pledged to continue its push towards a 2050 net zero-carbon emissions target by investing in new environmental technologies for the luxury ships. The deal completes a […]