Incat Tasmania launches world’s largest battery-electric ship

In a historic milestone for sustainable innovation, Tasmanian shipbuilder Incat has officially launched Hull 096—the world’s largest battery-electric ship—at its Hobart shipyard. Commissioned by South American ferry operator Buquebus, the vessel marks a major advancement in zero-emission maritime transport. Designed to carry up to 2,100 passengers and 225 vehicles, Hull 096 will operate entirely on

Maersk Expects IMO to Approve Global CO2 Levy Next Year

Shipping giant A.P. Moller-Maersk A/S expects IMO, the industry’s global regulator, to approve a charge on vessels’ greenhouse gas emissions. At International Maritime Organization (IMO) talks in London, nations have been inching toward new regulations to reign in emissions from a sector that annually spews about a billion tons of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. Maersk group representative

Ahmedabad needs Rs.4.4 lakh crore to turn net zero city by 2070

In the span of one year, from 2021 to 2022, the residents of Ahmedabad released a staggering 15.1 million tonnes of carbon dioxide (CO2) into the atmosphere, resulting in a per capita burden of 2.1 tonnes of CO2. To transform Ahmedabad into a net zero city and mitigate greenhouse gas emissions, the city will need

Zemba to invite bids For zero-emission shipping services

The Zero Emission Maritime Buyers Alliance (ZEMBA), which is seeking to fast-track the commercial deployment of zero-emission shipping, has announced plans to issue requests for proposals (RfP) for zero-emission container shipping services to be delivered by 2025. Launched in March, ZEMBA was co-founded by the Aspen Institute, Amazon, Patagonia and Tchibo. It is an initiative