U-Ming Marine Transport Corporation (UMTC) has successfully completed its first bunkering of FAME B24 biofuel. The operation was carried out on July 24 aboard the bulk carrier Asian Progress. The move reflects UMTC’s broader strategy to achieve net zero emissions by 2050. The FAME B24 blend consists of 24 percent Fatty Acid Methyl Esters (FAME),
Independent energy assurance provider DNV has completed a detailed technical review of Electric Hydrogen’s HYPRPlant, confirming its compliance with current industry benchmarks for process design, safety, and manufacturing practices. The HYPRPlant is a modular electrolyzer system designed to produce hydrogen through electrolysis, using electricity to split water into hydrogen and oxygen. The system incorporates high-current-density
Nepal is positioning itself as a potential leader in green hydrogen, leveraging its vast hydropower resources and recent policy initiatives. A new report by SAWTEE outlines the country’s strategic potential for producing green hydrogen using surplus electricity from its growing renewable energy capacity. Hydropower currently accounts for nearly 95 percent of Nepal’s electricity generation. With
Indian Railways has reached a significant milestone with the successful trial of the country’s first hydrogen-powered coach. The test was conducted at the Integral Coach Factory (ICF) in Chennai, according to an announcement made by Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Friday. Sharing the update on X, the Minister said, “First hydrogen-powered coach (Driving Power
Scandlines is preparing to introduce a new zero direct emissions freight ferry, following the vessel’s successful completion of its second sea trial in the Sea of Marmara near Turkey. The ferry, which is scheduled to enter service on the Puttgarden to Rødby route in late 2025, marks a significant step forward in sustainable maritime transport.
India’s exports are increasingly vulnerable to climate-linked risks, with over two-thirds of outbound shipments exposed to tightening net-zero regulations in major markets, a study by Net Zero Tracker, a coalition of research groups at the University of Oxford, showed. In 2024-25, India exported goods and services worth $824.9 billion, according to data from the Reserve
Two LHM 550 mobile harbour cranes with four-rope configuration, 124-tonne SWL, electric drive and overpressure units are being delivered fully assembled for immediate deployment at berth EQ1A in Visakhapatnam, India. Strategic lifting capacity meets India’s east coast logistics growth. The LHM 550s selected for this project are tailored for high-intensity bulk operations, combining a four-rope
Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK) has initiated the continuous use of bio LNG fuel on its liquefied natural gas powered car carriers, marking a significant step in its strategy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in maritime transport. The fuel is being supplied by Titan Supply BV at the Port of Zeebrugge in Belgium. The first
Yang Ming Marine Transport Corporation has announced plans to expand its fleet with three additional 8000 TEU methanol dual-fuel-ready containerships. The vessels will be built by Nihon Shipyard Co Ltd and Imabari Shipbuilding Co Ltd. This new order follows a previous purchase of three similar ships in March, bringing the total number of methanol dual-fuel-ready
ClassNK’s latest Technical Journal includes a summary of recent developments on safety measures for ammonia and other alternative fuels, and also reveals a ‘fuel-saving tip’ for ships operating in rough sea conditions. The sections on ammonia feature an update on the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) Guidelines for the Safety of Ships Using Ammonia as Fuel