FueLNG achieves ship-to-ship LNG bunkering milestone

FueLNG, a pioneer in LNG bunkering in Singapore, has completed its 200th ship-to-ship (STS) LNG bunkering operation. The milestone operation was conducted by FueLNG Venosa, delivering 9000 m3 of LNG fuel to CMA CGM Bahia on 29 June 2024 at the Raffles Reserve Anchorage in Singapore. This vessel is part of a new generation of

Ban on heavy fuel oil shipping in Arctic waters has become effective

An international ban starting July first, on the use of Heavy Fuel Oil, HFO, in the Arctic region adopted by the United Nations maritime body, the International Maritime Organization (IMO), at the Marine Environment Protection Committee, in June 2021, has come into effect aiming to protect the vulnerable waters from the risk of oil spills.

ClassNK issues AiP for oil tanker using liquefied hydrogen

Japanese classification society ClassNK has awarded approval in principle (AiP) for a design concept of a hydrogen-fueled engine-compatible oil tanker with an electric propulsion system. The design was developed by Uyeno Transtech, Yanmar Power Technology, and Mitsui E&S Shipbuilding as part of the “Development of Large-scale Hydrogen-fueled Domestic Tanker and Demonstration of Zero-Emission Ships” project

Consort Bunkers, ClassNK, Yanmar and Taiko agree on alternative fuel bunkering

Consort Bunkers Pte. Ltd., ClassNK, Yanmar Asia (Singapore) Corporation Pte Ltd, and Taiko Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd. have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to accelerate towards introduction of more bunkering ships capable of handling alternative fuels. Singapore-based Consort Bunkers placed an order with COSCO SHIPPING Heavy Industry (Guandong) Co.,Ltd. to construct four 7,999 DWT

NITI Aayog panel to steer India’s 2070 netzero goal

NITI Aayog has set in motion the policy framework to steer India towards its aim of achieving a net-zero economy by 2070, marking a significant step three years after the commitment was made. To facilitate this transition, dedicated multi-sectoral committees have been established under the NITI Aayog’s guidance to develop a comprehensive transition plan. These

IMO MTCCs to accelerate uptake of decarbonization

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has revealed that five maritime technology cooperation centers (MTCCs) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to accelerate the uptake of decarbonization technologies. As informed, the MTCCs signed the MoU for inter-MTCC cooperation on the sidelines of last week’s IMO’s Technical Committee meeting. The signatories pledged to increase knowledge sharing

Trafigura completes first ship-to-ship ammonia transfer

Trafigura Group Pte Ltd (“Trafigura”), a market leader in the global commodities industry, has successfully completed its first ship-to-ship (STS) transfer of ammonia. This took place last week in international waters close to the port of Ceuta in the Strait of Gibraltar. Approximately 6,000 metric tonnes of ammonia (NH3), supplied by CF Industries from their

Hapag-Lloyd, ZeroNorth announce partnership to develop bunker procurement

ZeroNorth and Hapag-Lloyd have announced a new strategic partnership aimed at launching an industry leading bunker procurement and planning solution.  The partnership between the two companies will set out to create a new digital solution that enables Hapag-Lloyd to effectively navigate the energy transition, reduce their fuel spend, and cut their cost to serve. The

Renewables can cut 17% of heavy industry emissions

Greening electricity use can reduce the 2030 emissions from India’s heavy industries by 17%, says report. India’s heavy industries require 120 GW of dedicated renewable energy capacity by 2030. Renewables-based electrification can play a crucial role in avoiding 17 per cent of the anticipated carbon emissions from India’s heavy industry by 2030, according to a

GAIL advances net zero emission target to 2035

State-owned gas utility GAIL (India) Ltd said it has advanced the target to achieve net zero carbon emission by five years to 2035 as it takes a multi-prolonged approach to reaching the goal. The company was previously targeting net zero carbon emissions by 2040. GAIL Board accorded approval to advance its net zero targets for