Greener marine operations will require leaner crews and smaller ships

Marine robotics pioneer Ocean Infinity is actively pursuing the decarbonisation of its Armada fleet of lean-crewed, uncrewed and remotely operated vessels in alignment with its goal to achieve net-zero across the business by 2040. In an exclusive interview with Max Hartvigsen, Marine Director, and Oliver Hibbert, Engineering Director at Ocean Infinity, we delve into the

LNG bunkering sales begin with strong note in 2024

More than 2,400 vessels are equipped to operate on LNG globally, with another 1,000 vessels ordered, yet to be delivered. It’s worth noting that half of the operational LNG-fueled vessels are LNG carriers. These ships use boil-off gas as fuel, reducing their reliance on external LNG bunkering. Even excluding LNG carriers, the fuel remains the

Methanol Institute and SEA-LNG unite against EU trade barriers

The Methanol Institute (MI) and SEA-LNG, key representatives of the methanol and liquefied natural gas (LNG) industries respectively, express their deep concerns following the recent announcement by the European Commission impacting the trade of biomethane and biomethane-based biofuels such as biomethanol, according to the company’s release. The Commission has noted the intention to exclude the

MOL Group opens green-hydrogen plant in Hungary

MOL Group has inaugurated a 10-megawatt capacity green hydrogen plant in Százhalombatta, which is the largest in Central and Eastern Europe. The €22-million investment will reduce the Danube Refinery’s carbon dioxide emissions by 25 000 tons. MOL will be able to produce 1,600 tons of clean, carbon-neutral green hydrogen per year. The 10-megawatt electrolysis unit

ABS and AAPA report on American ports’ decarbonization

Responding to report findings, AAPA has issued several recommendations for policymakers and relevant stakeholders to help create a level playing field and expedite decarbonization activities for ports. While most American ports have decarbonization plans in place, a new report from ABS and the American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) shows there are significant challenges to

Hydrogen, biofuel hybrid passenger ship enters service in Japan

Japanese shipping major Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) has revealed that the hydrogen and biofuel hybrid passenger ship Hanaria started service in Kitakyushu. The ship was built at the Hongawara Ship Yard for MOL’s company MOTENA-Sea, backed by investments from MOL Techno-Trade. According to MOL, this is the first passenger ship in Japan that can select

Port strategies for green fuels bunkering

The Global Maritime Forum and RMI (founded as the Rocky Mountain Institute), under Mission Innovation’s umbrella, released a report outlining strategies for ports to become first movers in providing green methanol and ammonia bunkering. The report provides insights into the sources of green methanol and ammonia that could be available to the shipping industry and

Decarbonization is more than a story of CO2 emissions

 The Energy Transition at Sea is a once in a generation opportunity for shipping and governments around the world to revitalize national maritime strategies and build the infrastructure and assets we will need to achieve net zero. That’s the view of ABS Chairman and Chief Executive Christopher J. Wiernicki who is highlighting how maritime decarbonization

China exceeds India as largest importer of Russian crude

China has become the largest importer of Russian seaborne crude, surpassing India, due to India’s slowdown in imports amidst sanctions and rising price. China has surpassed India as the primary importer of Russian crude oil via sea routes, with China importing 1.82 million barrels per day (bpd) in March compared to India’s 1.36 million bpd.

Godrej & Boyce supplies heat exchangers for green hydrogen

Godrej & Boyce has supplied heat exchangers for a commercial-scale green hydrogen project in the Middle East. The heat exchangers will facilitate heat transfer across various stages of the production process. Godrej & Boyce, a Godrej Group company, announced that its business Godrej Process Equipment has dispatched heat exchangers to a green hydrogen project in