Hutchison Ports BEST surpasses EU & IMO emission reduction targets

The Hutchison Ports BEST terminal in the Port of Barcelona is considered one of the greenest container terminals in the Mediterranean attributed to the design of its infrastructure and the way it conducts its operations. In addition, in 2022 it has eliminated scope 2 emissions by opting for electricity from 100% renewable energy.  Guillermo Belcastro,

HMM to install onboard carbon capture system

South Korean flagship HMM plans to conduct field tests this year of an onboard carbon capture system for containerships along with compatriots Samsung Heavy Industries and Panasia, a scrubber manufacturer which has latterly developed carbon capture technology. A feasibility study has already been carried out, which showed that no major reconfiguration of existing equipment is

AIDA Cruises supplied with shore power

Two cruise ships were supplied with shore power in Germany. It happened in Rostock-Warnemunde, Germany, and the two vessels were AIDAsol and AIDAmar. AIDA Cruises, a German cruise line part of the Carnival Corporation, has been trying various clean energy solutions for years. Back in 2019, the AIDAnova was fueled with LNG in the Mediterranean

Indian strategies to meet IMO decarbonization goals

The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) has set a target to reduce the shipping industry’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions by 50% by the year 2050. The strategy is outlined by short, medium, and long-term ambitions. Even though, the Indian flagged vessels contribute comparatively fewer carbon emissions than foreign-flagged vessels, India as an important member of the

VPS opens new OCM laboratory in Singapore

VPS welcomed a number of high-powered representatives from various shipping firms to its newly opened oil condition monitoring (OCM) laboratory in Singapore. VPS tests both international test methods and highly innovative proprietary test methods, covers the analysis of all types of marine lubricants including, hydraulic, engine, gearbox, turbine, and stern tube oils, plus tests slate

Svitzer agrees with Caterpillar for methanol dual fuel conversions

A.P. Moller – Maersk’s towage operator Svitzer has signed an agreement with engine manufacturer Caterpillar to utilize methanol fuel across its fleet as part of the company’s decarbonization strategy. Under a recently signed memorandum of understanding (MOU), Svitzer will work with caterpillar Marine to implement dual-fuel methanol engines aboard its new tugs as well as

Port of Rotterdam to develop green hydrogen plant

The Port of Rotterdam Authority will develop a green hydrogen plant with a capacity of up to 1GW at a facility in Maasvlakte. The reason for the tender is the Ijmuiden Ver Wind Farm, which will have a capacity of 2GW, is expected to be ready by 2028, with the formal tender process starting later

Vopak to acquire 50% shares in EemsEnergyTerminal

Dutch companies Vopak and Gasunie have announced a new agreement for Vopak to acquire 50 per cent of the shares in EemsEnergyTerminal. The transaction is expected to be completed by 1 October, following approval from competition authorities. EemsEnergyTerminal has been operational since 15 September 2022 and has a regas capacity of 8 billion cubic metres

Knud E Hansen unveils CO2 tanker design

Knud E Hansen has unveiled a new CO2 tanker design. The company stated that the transport of CO2 by ship from captured locations to offshore storage areas, as well as, onshore terminals will be a major industry that requires a new kind of vessel: the dedicated CO2 carrier. Knud E Hansen’s CO2 carrier will be

Itochu invests in Purus Marine for low-carbon assets

Japanese trading house Itochu Corp has invested in UK-based Purus Marine, an expanding shipowning company focused on low-carbon shipping investments. Established in 2020, the Julian Proctor-led outfit has already acquired a fleet of more than 60 vessels in the ammonia and LNG sectors, battery hybrid offshore wind vessels as well as carbon capture and scrubber-fitted