ClassNK issues approval for J-DeEP’s floating hydrogen plant design

ClassNK, a Tokyo-based ship classification society, issued an Approval in Principle (AiP) for the design of a floating offshore hydrogen production plant developed by Japan Offshore Design & Engineering Platform Technology & Engineering Research Association (J-DeEP). The amount of power generated by offshore wind turbines is likely affected by weather conditions, and surplus electricity may

Maersk to hit the seas with carbon-friendly fuels

The logistics giant Maersk will order eight new ocean-going ships that will use only carbon-neutral fuels to hit its net-zero goal by 2050. While it will be a more expensive endeavor than traditional vessels that run on fossil fuels, it is in line with what its customers want. They include: Amazon, Disney, H&M Group, HP

What is the pathway for carbon neutral shipping?

With decarbonisation much in the public eye, shipping is currently and perhaps belatedly trying to find the best pathway to carbon neutral fuels. Shipping greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions as a proportion of global GHG anthropogenic emissions increased from 2.76% in 2012 to 2.89% in 2018, according to the Fourth IMO GHG Study 2020. To put

ABB launches digital solution for shipowners

ABB Turbocharging has launched a comprehensive digital solution that is said to offer shipowners simplified management of propulsion efficiency and emissions reporting as well as up to 20% reduction in fuel consumption. Named Tekomar XPERT marine, the system functions across all engines regardless of make, type and age. It comprises three modules covering the engine,

CMA CGM’s LNG solution for Electrolux

Marseille-headquartered CMA CGM completed signing of a significant 40,000 teu shipping deal with Electrolux, the Swedish multinational home appliance manufacturer. Electrolux has selected to use CMA CGM’s so-called Cleaner Energy LNG solution for 40,000 container shipments this year, shipped on CMA CGM’s dual-fuel LNG-powered vessels, while also benefitting from a share of guarantee of origin

MAN and DNV sign MoU on decarbonisation and digitalisation

MAN Energy Solutions and classification society, DNV, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). Effective immediately, the MoU is due to run for a period of three years. Under the terms of the memorandum, the two companies will – by June 30th, 2022 – detail action plans within the fields of decarbonisation, the hydrogen value-chain and

Is hydrogen the key to a greener shipping industry?

Energy companies, international organizations, and national governments around the world are touting hydrogen as the next big energy trend, but is it practical for all uses? Some believe that it will be vital for the future of freight transport, as countries move away from petrol and diesel, but others are more critical of the idea.

Decarbonizing marine shipping: Clean fuels for a greener future?

Ship fuels manufactured using renewable electricity, and made purely from water and the gases found in the atmosphere, are being proposed as the solution to decarbonizing marine shipping. Net-zero by 2050 Countries around the world, including Canada, are adopting greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions targets of zero emissions by 2050. The global marine shipping industry is

Is green ammonia fit to decarbonise shipping?

Fuels such as liquefied natural gas, methanol and hydrogen are being considered to decarbonise the shipping industry. But some experts believe green ammonia also has potential due to its unique makeup. Green ammonia, or e-ammonia, is produced by combining nitrogen from the air with green hydrogen, which is produced using renewable electricity-powered electrolysers that split

VesselsValue rolls out energy efficiency rating tool

UK-based online pricing platform VesselsValue has joined the likes of RightShip, Clarksons, Scope Group, and Metis Cyberspace Technology, to name a few, in launching its own dedicated tool that allows users to access, customise, and compare vessels’ energy efficiency ratings. This latest feature is said to combine VesselsValue’s shipping data with the IMO’s framework to