New green fuel fund and reward system proposed by ICS

The next gathering of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) at the International Maritime Organization (IMO) is weeks away and submissions to green the industry are flying into the United Nations body. After seeing its $5bn research and development fund idea fail to attract regulatory interest, lobby group the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has

ENOC Group opens new marine service station

ENOC Group announced the opening of a new marine service station in Al Hamriya Port, Dubai, making it the 8th marine service station in the Emirate. Al Hamriya port is a cargo gateway to Dubai. The port is well known for its flexibility, being able to berth different kinds of vessels from traditional dhows to

EU lawmakers call for 2% green marine fuel mandate by 2030

Europe’s lawmakers have adopted their position on draft EU rules on the use of renewable and low-carbon fuels in maritime transport (FuelEU Maritime) with a 2% mandate by 2030. The European Parliament wants the maritime sector to cut greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from ships by 2% as of 2025, 20% as of 2035 and 80%

CB&I, DSME sign MoU for feasibility study of liquid hydrogen carrier

CB&I will evaluate its liquid hydrogen storage tank design for ocean-going ships, and DSME will investigate and develop the ship’s general design to install the liquid hydrogen storage tank. CB&I, McDermott’s storage business line, and Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co., Ltd. (DSME) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for a feasibility study of

Rotterdam and Gothenburg sign green corridor deal

The Port Authorities of Rotterdam and Gothenburg have signed a memorandum of understanding for the realisation of a green corridor to support sustainable shipping between the two ports. As part of the initiative, the ports will establish a common framework for cooperation to stimulate the use of new alternative fuels. The deal was signed in

Green hydrogen corridor between Algeciras and Rotterdam

Cepsa and the Port of Rotterdam are to work together to establish the first green hydrogen corridor between southern and northern Europe, ensuring a green hydrogen supply chain between two of Europe’s main ports, Rotterdam and Algeciras. The co-operation is part of Rotterdam’s ambition to supply Northwest Europe with 4.6m tonnes of green hydrogen by

First green hydrogen corridor in Europe

The Port of Rotterdam and Spanish oil and gas group Cepsa have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish the first green hydrogen corridor between southern and northern Europe. The deal will ensure a green hydrogen supply chain between two of Europe’s main ports, Rotterdam and Algeciras. Cepsa plans to export hydrogen produced at

Aviation sector’s netzero goal puts pressure on IMO

With two months to go until the 79th gathering Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC), the International Maritime Organization (IMO) is facing pressure to up its game when it comes to green targets. Member states at IMO’s sister body at the United Nations, the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO), voted to adopt a collective long-term global

Retailers pledge to use zero emission fuels

Amazon, Ikea, Patagonia, REI and Target are among 19 global brands committed to using ships powered with zero-carbon fuels when transporting goods from oversea factories by 2040. The signatories to the Cargo Owners for Zero Emission Vessels pledge recognize that it will take extensive collaboration among carriers, ports, cargo owners and others to decarbonize the

UK supports multi-fuel station for ships project

The UK government has backed plans to develop a zero-emission multi-fuel station that would power hydrogen and electric ships. The novel design concept has been drawn up by a group of companies led by clean energy solutions provider Unitrove, the company that built the world’s first liquid hydrogen bunkering facility (pictured) for zero-emission ships in