World Shipping Council Marks World Ocean Day with $150 Billion Commitment to Decarbonisation

The World Shipping Council (WSC) has reaffirmed its commitment to ocean stewardship and climate action on World Ocean Day, emphasizing the critical role of shipping in both global trade and environmental protection. Recognizing the ocean as an indispensable source of life, biodiversity, and a natural defense against climate change, WSC highlighted its responsibility as a

UrbanLink Expands REGENT Seaglider Order, Driving Forward Zero-Emission Coastal Travel in Florida and Puerto Rico

Miami, FL – UrbanLink Air Mobility has significantly expanded its order of all-electric seagliders from REGENT Craft, signaling a bold move to redefine regional transportation in Florida and Puerto Rico. The South Florida-based mobility company has increased its purchase commitment to 47 REGENT Viceroy seagliders—up from the initial 27 announced in late 2024—marking one of

Port of Aberdeen starts construction of commercial shore power system

Construction of Scotland’s largest commercial shore power system started at Port of Aberdeen as part of a £4 million project designed to supply clean electricity to vessels at seven berths. The project is scheduled to deliver its first power in March 2025, according to the company’s release. The ‘Shore Power in Operation’ demonstrator project is

Veer partners with Fosen Shipyard to build first zero-emission container ships

In Canada, Veer announced the signing of a Letter of Intent with Fosen Shipyard to construct two wind-powered and hydrogen-assisted 152 TEU container vessels, with service to start in 2027. This collaboration marks a major advance in Veer’s ambition to launch the world’s first clean container ships capable of crossing oceans without emitting carbon. Danielle

LR releases 3rd alternative fuels report

In the third report in its “Fuel for thought” alternative fuels series Lloyd’s Register evaluates Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG). LR explores the current state of LPG as a fuel for shipping, the classification society said in its media release. LR says that LPG is already a widely available fossil fuel that offers emissions benefits compared

TECO 2030’s fuel cell is running at 100% power capacity

TECO 2030 has successfully reached stable and maximum power output of zero emission hydrogen-electric power with its disruptive fuel cell system. TECO 2030’s fuel cell system connected on the testbed at AVL’s facility in Graz, Austria. Since November 2023, the system has been connected to AVL’s testbed facility in Graz. It has undergone minor modifications

Transition to zero-emission fuels could generate massive new jobs

In a new report, the industry coalition suggests that the maritime sector’s transition to zero-emission marine fuels will be instrumental in generating new jobs. If the transition goes as expected, it could see the number of people employed by shipping and the maritime supply chain double from two million to four million by 2050. Critical

World’s first zero-emissions mooring service of a tanker

Consulmar has achieved a remarkable milestone by successfully executing the world’s first zero-emissions mooring service for a tanker. This groundbreaking operation took place at an offshore multiple buoy mooring site near the BP refinery, situated 2 miles from the Port of Castellón in Spain. Utilizing its electric line handling tug, CASTALIA, Consulmar towed the steel

The Port of Barcelona making progress towards cleaner fuels

The Port of Barcelona is planning to build zero-emission fuel production plants at its facilities. During 2023 the Port of Barcelona performed a total of 199 liquefied natural gas (LNG) bunkering operations to ships, for a total of 143,000 m3, which is twice that of the last reference year – 2021 – when it supplied

SAFE Boats, Vita Power agree to build zero-emission patrol boat options

SAFE Boats International (SBI) is collaborating with Vita Power to bring electrification to the patrol boat market. The first objective of this partnership was to develop a 100% electric patrol boat that is a first-class solution and is both reliable and practical. Together, they have adapted one of SAFE Boats’ most proven hull designs –