Kerala’s SWTD asks Natpac to revise fare structure for ferries

The State Water Transport department (SWTD) has entrusted the National Transportation Planning and Research Centre (Natpac) with the task of revising the fare structure of its fleet of ferries that operate mainly in Ernakulam, Alappuzha, Kollam, and Kannur. Ferries of the department now operate at rock-bottom rates that were last revised, albeit nominally in 2020,

MEPC urges to set ambitious emission reduction target by 2030

The International Maritime Organization should adopt a more ambitious greenhouse gas emission reduction target by 2030. For the first time since May 2019, IMO member states meet in the agency’s London headquarters to attend the 79th session of the agency’s Marine Environment Protection Committee. The session will run until Friday. IMO is currently in the

MSCR selects Scania to power its skimmer vessels

The largest oil spill removal organization (OSRO) in the U.S., the Marine Spill Response Corporation (MSRC) has selected Scania engines to power its new fleet of five 47-foot skimmer oil response vessels. Built by Rozema Boat Works, Mount Vernon, Wash., the new vessels will be delivered in 2023. Each will be powered by twin DI13

Blue World develops methanol fuel cell APU for ships

Blue World Technologies is developing a methanol fuel cell-powered auxiliary power unit (APU) to replace conventional diesel generators for power supply on board ships. Blue World Technologies is a developer and manufacturer of high-temperature proton exchange membrane (HT PEM) fuel cells and will start series production in December 2022. The company’s focus on the maritime

EBDG designs harbour power and charging barge

Seattle-headquartered Elliott Bay Design Group (EBDG) has designed a harbour power and charging barge that offers ports and harbours and a cost-conscious and high-performing option to minimize emissions from large vessels both pier side and at anchor. Delivering 7 megawatts (MW) of continuous power generated by methanol, the floating mobile platform is designed to be

WinGD receives orders for engine diagnostics deal

Swiss marine power company WinGD has received orders from two LNG carrier operators for its WinGD Integrated Digital Expert (WiDE) engine monitoring, diagnostics and remote support service. Knutsen OAS Shipping has ordered WiDE for seven vessels, which include a recently delivered LNG carrier and six under construction. CoolCo, formed in 2021 with Eastern Pacific Shipping

Amazon takes to the sea for lower-emission transport

Amazon is increasing the use of short sea trips to move inventory and customer packages across Europe as part of its effort to provide a more efficient, faster, and lower-emission mode of freight transport. The e-commerce giant operates multiple sea routes to transfer goods between Italy and Spain in collaboration with Italy’s roro operator Grimaldi

CMES signs up for methanol car carriers

Shanghai-listed China Merchants Energy Shipping (CMES) has signed up for up to six methanol dual-fuel car carriers worth around $597m. The energy transport unit of China Merchants Group has inked a letter of intent with China Merchants Industry Holdings, one of the three leading shipbuilding groups in China, for two firm 9,000 ceu vessels for

TotalEnergies becomes member of the Castor Initiative

French energy major TotalEnergies has become the eighth member of the Castor Initiative, a multinational coalition of shipping industry players committed to the development and construction of ammonia-powered tankers. The coalition, founded in 2020 by Malaysia’s top shipping line MISC, South Korean shipbuilder Samsung Heavy Industries, and class society Lloyd’s Register, also includes German engine

WSC responds shipping’s inclusion in EU carbon market

The World Shipping Council (WSC), representing the international liner shipping industry, has issued a response to the preliminary agreement by the European Parliament, Council and Commission to include the maritime sector in the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS). The agreement also sets in motion the next steps for the EU to make the ETS