Virgin Voyages works to make cruise ships more sustainable

Virgin Voyages is working to make its cruise ships more sustainable, through partnerships with independent sustainability experts the Roundtable on Sustainable Biomaterials, and three leading waste-based sustainable fuel providers. Following months of research, Virgin Voyages has taken an important step towards a low-carbon future by establishing these key partnerships and is working with multiple partners

US MARAD to explore low-carbon options for shipping

The US Maritime Administration (MARAD) has launched a 16-month study exploring low-carbon options for shipping on the Great Lakes. The research group, led by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) in partnership with the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) and the Conference of Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Governors & Premiers (GSGP), will assess

Norwegian consortium to introduce hydrogen-based shore power

A Norwegian consortium including PSW Power & Automation, Westgass Hydrogen, CCB and H2 Production, has been established to provide a hydrogen-based shore power solution to the maritime sector. The system, designed by PSW, part of Norwegian industrial owner Scana, was piloted at CCB’s shipyard in Ågotnes this week on the platform supply vessel Havila Foresight

What is the preparedness of shipping sector for IMO 2023 challenge?

As International Maritime Organization (IMO), a UN regulatory body for shipping, has been spearheading the energy transition drive in maritime sector. IMO has recently announced some measures with regard to adopting Energy Efficiency Existing Ship Index (EEXI) and the Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII) rating schemes, which led a confusion among shipping and logistics industry. In

CMT debuted automated ship recycling solution

Circular Maritime Technologies International (CMT) from the Netherlands has debuted a brand new way of breaking up ships, where humans are not placed in danger. A proof-of-concept prototype is planned to be launched in the Netherlands soon with the company claiming it will then establish yards with international partners and attract business from shipowners by

ESL Shipping seals $32m funding for hybrid electric bulkers

Finland’s ESL Shipping, part of the Aspo Group, has secured fresh funds that will be directed to partly finance its hybrid electric bulkers under construction in India. The company’s Swedish subsidiary, AtoB@C Shipping, has signed a €32.2m loan agreement with Svenska Skeppshypotek. AtoB@C Shipping has ordered twelve 5,350 dwt battery hybrid vessels for delivery from

J-Eng completes world’s first UEC33LSH-C2 type main engine

The world’s first 6UEC33LSH-C2 type main engine, developed by Japan Engine Corporation (J-ENG), was completed by Zhejiang Yungpu Diesel Engine Co., Ltd. (YDE) located in Ningbo, China, for the first time as its overseas licensee. This first 6UEC33LSH-C2 type main engine will be equipped on a coastal bulk carrier built by Yizheng Yangzi Shipbuilding Industry

IMO’s CII comes under criticism

The criticism on the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII) is growing. The CII, which debuts on January 1 alongside the IMO’s Energy Efficiency Existing ship Index (EEXI), are the most significant pieces of green legislation from the United Nations body since the 2020 introduction of the global sulphur cap. For the first

Ship it zero resolution passed by MCC

The Minneapolis City Council unanimously passed a Ship It Zero resolution that calls on top maritime import polluters to the US to commit to making all imports to the country on 100% zero-emission ships by 2030. Minneapolis is the third US city to pass a Ship It Zero resolution, following Los Angeles and Long Beach,

Wärtsilä 25 engine introduced for maritime decarbonization

The technology group Wärtsilä introduces its new Wärtsilä 25 medium-speed 4-stroke engine. Based on Wärtsilä’s highly successful modular technology platform, this latest addition to the company’s engine portfolio is designed to accelerate and support the maritime sector’s efforts in achieving decarbonised operations. The Wärtsilä 25 engine’s modularity offers shipowners and operators maximised flexibility, while the