FincoEnergies has announced a strategic shift toward full digitalisation of its marine (bio)fuel delivery processes in the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp (ARA) region, with the implementation of electronic Bunker Delivery Note (eBDN) technology. The move is powered by the FuelBoss platform developed by Ofiniti, in partnership with logistics provider VT Group. This marks a significant advancement in marine
How does ammonia behave when it leaks in an engine room? How does a cloud of escaped ammonia disperse during bunkering operations? These and many other critical safety questions that must be understood if ammonia is to become widely adopted as a marine fuel are addressed in ABS’ latest research. Safety Insights for Ammonia as
A new initiative aimed at developing integrated green energy infrastructure for the maritime sector is set to launch following funding support from Vestland County Municipality. Ocean Hyway Cluster, a leading Norwegian network focused on hydrogen and ammonia solutions, has been awarded NOK 350,000 to undertake a pre-study titled Green Maritime Energy Station (GMES). The project,
Ports of Stockholm has launched Sweden’s second onshore power supply (OPS) facility for international cruise ships, further advancing its efforts to cut emissions and noise pollution from port operations. The new high-voltage connection, located at Stadsgården, became operational on May 12, when the Viking Jupiter became the first vessel to connect. The move follows the
Royal Wagenborg and INEOS Energy have officially launched and christened the Carbon Destroyer 1, the first offshore CO₂ carrier built entirely in Europe for carbon capture and storage (CCS) operations. The vessel is set to play a key role in Project Greensand, which focuses on CO₂ storage in the Danish North Sea. The ceremony took
SEA-LNG, an industry coalition encompassing the full LNG value chain, has released findings from its preliminary analysis of the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) Net-Zero Framework following the MEPC 83 meeting. Using the independent Z-Joule cost of compliance calculator, the study evaluates the commercial viability of various fuel options in light of upcoming decarbonisation regulations. According
Norwegian shipping company Eitzen Group is moving forward with plans to construct what could become the world’s largest battery-powered containerships. The initiative is being led by Eitzen Avanti, part of Axel Eitzen’s network of maritime businesses, and has secured NOK 200 million (approximately $19 million) in funding from Enova, a Norwegian government-owned enterprise supporting clean
NORDEN has confirmed agreements for two additional 17,500 deadweight tonnage (dwt) multipurpose (MPP) vessels, expanding its fleet dedicated to the Projects & Parcelling segment. The vessels, secured through long-term leases with purchase options, are scheduled for delivery in 2026 and 2027. This development follows the recent addition of two similar MPP vessels and forms part
Sinogas-Sinochem Petrochemical Co., Ltd. and Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL) successfully completed Hong Kong’s first delivery of B30 marine biofuel oil. The fuel, certified under the ISCC-EU scheme, was supplied to an OOCL-operated container vessel and marks a significant step in both companies’ efforts to reduce carbon emissions from maritime transport. B30 biofuel consists of