Ammonia bunkering group gets $5 mn boost

Azane, a joint venture between Norwegian firms Econnect Energy and Amon Maritime, was founded in Norway in 2020 as to develop proprietary technology and services for ammonia fuel handling, to facilitate the transition to green fuels for shipping. Azane now intends to build the world’s first ammonia bunkering network. The company is a commercial partner

New Singapore company launched to develop methanol-powered ships

Methanol propulsion specialist Green Marine Copenhagen and Singapore-based Stamford Ship Management have formed a joint venture in Singapore with a mission to build and manage, both commercially and technically, methanol dual fuel propulsion vessels across multiple market segments. Singapore, the world’s top bunkering hub, is getting the infrastructure in place for shipping’s future fuel mix

MPA will be first port to implement electronic bunker delivery

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) will become the first port in the world to implement electronic bunker delivery notes from the start of next month. Currently, the maritime industry relies on physical bunker delivery notes, a standard document required by the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships that contains

Seaspan, AES sign MoU to collaborate on LNG bunkering

In a significant advance for the regional Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) industry, Seaspan and AES, sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that contributes to the development of sustainable energy solutions for the maritime industry. In the framework of the 3rd International LNG Global Forum, held in Cartagena, Colombia, Seaspan has signed a Memorandum of Understanding

Rotterdam reduces fee for ships that bunker sustainable fuels

Port of Rotterdam said it will offer a substantial port fee reduction for ships that bunker sustainable fuels in Rotterdam, supporting the recently announced Zero Emissions Maritime Buyers Alliance (ZEMBA) and recognising front runners in the road to maritime decarbonisation. ZEMBA, an initiative of coZEV, recently launched a request for proposals for the transport of

JV to develop first LNG ship bunkering hub

A joint venture is developing the first dedicated liquefied natural gas (LNG) bunkering facility for ships in the U.S. Gulf amid efforts by the maritime industry to find cleaner fuel solutions. Shipping, which accounts for nearly 3% of global CO2 emissions and is under pressure from investors and environmental groups to accelerate decarbonisation, is exploring

Suez Canal, Shell considers alternative fuel bunkering

General Authority for Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZONE) recently met with Shell officials, during its roadshow tour to the Netherlands, to discuss the development of alternative fuels bunkering. The SCZONE delegation, headed by Waleid Gamal El-Dien, met with Shell officials, Roberto Maria Batumli, Regional lead of the Hydrogen industry EU, and Rene Smeets, Marine LNG

Itochu, Peninsula to work for development of ammonia bunkering

General trading company Itochu Corporation and marine fuels supplier Peninsula Petroleum have executed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on the joint development of ammonia bunkering in Spain. Itochu stated that, together with Peninsula and future partners, it aims to establish a global ammonia supply chain by promoting the joint development of an ammonia bunkering in

GCMD, SGMF to develop guidelines on the use of ammonia

The Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation (GCMD) and the Society for Gas as a Marine Fuel (SGMF) have signed a 2-year Coalition Partnership agreement during Gastech 2023. Under the agreement, GCMD and SGMF plan to collaborate on reshaping standards by developing guidelines on the use of ammonia as a marine fuel. SGMF’s guidelines for LNG

ClassNK to collaborate on ammonia bunkering

ClassNK, Consort Bunkers Pte Ltd, Daihatsu Diesel Mfg. Co.,Ltd., Daikai Engineering Pte. Ltd., and SeaTech Solutions International (S) Pte Ltd. have concluded a Memorandum of Understanding concerning a joint study on an ammonia fueled ammonia bunkering tanker. The MOU was signed by representatives of all five parties with the presence of an official from Maritime