CCS, Accelleron sign pact for marine green fuels development

The China Classification Society (CCS) signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Accelleron Industries to establish a long-term cooperative relationship in products R&D, products inspection, condition-based maintenance of marine equipment, development of green fuels for marine power, upgrading and renovation of existing marine methanol and ammonia fueled engines, and other energy efficiency improvement solutions, application of

Over 80% of Danish Shipping companies tonnage to sail on green fuels

Danish shipping companies currently have 67 new ships in the order book, which will be delivered from shipyards around the world in the coming years. This increases the number of Danish vessels in the order books for the third year in a row. Of these ships, 35 or just over 52% will be sailing on

Container lines are leading the way with alternative fuels

Shipowners are investing in alternative fuel propulsion, but the availability of green and blue fuels will determine whether the IMO’s 2030 carbon goals are achieved, according to BIMCO. The shipping association’s latest forecast for green-power uptake has a positive outlook on alternative-capable and alternative-ready newbuild orders, especially in the container segment. About two percent of

MAN Energy Solutions wins major compressor revamp order

Equinor Energy AS has commissioned MAN Energy Solutions to provide a total of three compressor bundles – and an additional two spare units – as replacements for ones from another OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer). The bundles will be implemented within existing outer casings on the Troll A platform, one of three platforms operating in the

Höegh Autoliners, VARO to fast-track sustainable shipping

VARO Energy and Höegh Autoliners, a leading global provider of ocean transportation solutions, announced a strategic partnership focused on supplying 100% advanced biofuels for deep-sea transportation from Europe. This sustainable energy solution reduces the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions by 85% vs. conventional maritime fuels, VARO said. VARO’s biofuels business is focused on reducing the use

Hutchison Ports BEST receives the largest LNG-powered vessel ever

Hutchison Ports BEST received the CMA CGM PALAIS ROYAL, one of the world’s largest Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) powered vessels. This 23,000 TEU colossus, 400 metres long and 61 metres wide, built in 2020, marked a significant step towards sustainability in the maritime sector. The arrival of this vessel is not only historic for its

WinGD gets class nod for ammonia engine safety

Bureau Veritas has granted Swiss marine power company WinGD’s ammonia-fuelled X-DF-A dual-fuel engine an approval in principle (AiP) for the engine’s safety concept The safety concept describes how risks associated with using ammonia as a fuel are controlled under foreseeable abnormal conditions, possible failure scenarios and their control measures. It is a key element for

Singapore, Japan work on green shipping corridor

The Ministry of Transport of the Republic of Singapore (MOT) and the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism of Japan (MLIT) have signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) to establish a Singapore – Japan Green and Digital Shipping Corridor. Signed by Chee Hong Tat, Acting Minister for Transport, and Saito Tetsuo, Minister of Land,

Singapore and Japan agree green shipping corridor

The Ministry of Transport of the Republic of Singapore (MOT) and the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism of Japan (MLIT) have signed a memorandum of cooperation to establish the Singapore – Japan Green and Digital Shipping Corridor. Japan is one of Singapore’s top 10 trading partners, and the trade volume between the two

Carrier Transicold, GIZ agree to advance cold chain development and decarbonization

Carrier Transicold and the Greener Reefers in International Maritime Transport initiative of the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH have agreed to collaborate to advance cold chain development and training in Costa Rica and South Africa. The memorandum of understanding, which was signed at the 2023 UN Climate Change Conference (COP28) in the United