In Miami, PortMiami recently celebrated the launch of shore power, a groundbreaking initiative allowing cruise ships to turn off their engines while berthed and plug into landside electrical power for all onboard functions, reducing emissions by up to 98 percent. The system is a collaboration between Miami-Dade County, Florida Power & Light Company, and major […]
In Norway, Safety4Sea reports the Norwegian authorities have fined the Irish cargo ship “Arklow Wind” NOK 1,000,000 for carrying heavy fuel oil (HFO) in the Arctic, violating regulations that have been in effect since January 2022. Discovered during its visit to Svalbard on June 6, 2024, the breach also resulted in a NOK 30,000 fine […]
In Norway, Glocal Green and Norwegian Hydrogen will cooperatively develop hydrogen production alongside Glocal Green’s planned bio-methanol plant in Øyer, Gudbrandsdalen, aiming to produce 150,000 tons of bio-e-methanol annually and 15,000 tons of green hydrogen via electrolysis. The hydrogen production will be organized into a jointly owned company, enhancing the efficiency and sustainability of the […]
In Korea, HMM and IKEA Supply Chain Operations have signed an agreement to utilize HMM’s ‘Green Sailing Service,’ a low-carbon ocean transport solution aimed at reducing environmental impact and contributing to the decarbonization of ocean transportation. This initiative focuses on significantly lowering carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) emissions by replacing conventional fossil fuels with waste-based biofuels […]
In Korea, researchers at Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials (KIMM) successfully demonstrated an MW-class marine engine combustion technology using ammonia that reduces carbon dioxide emissions by 50%. The joint research team, led by Cheol-Woong Park of KIMM, injected ammonia at high pressure into the combustion chamber, achieving stable, high-power combustion with significant thermal efficiency. […]
In Denmark, Green Marine Fuels Trading announced a strategic collaboration with Royal Vopak Terminals to secure port storage facilities for green methanol in key Chinese ports, Shanghai Caojing and Tianjin Lingang. The collaboration aims to accommodate the projected supply of green methanol from Chinese partners, ensuring the necessary storage capacity is in place. Green Marine […]
In Finland, Offshore Energy reports shipbuilder Meyer Turku has delivered Mein Schiff 7, a methanol-ready cruise ship, to German cruise line TUI Cruises. The delivery ceremony for the 111,500 GT newbuilding took place on June 10, 2024. Mein Schiff 7 is the seventh ship in the Mein Schiff series and the first with methanol capability […]
In the UK, an independent study by Sphera commissioned by the Society for Gas as a Marine Fuel has confirmed using ammonia as a marine fuel can achieve greenhouse gas (GHG) reductions of up to 61%, compared to current oil-based marine fuels. Conducted according to International Organization for Standardization (ISO) standards and reviewed by experts […]
In Taiwan, Offshore Energy reports Taiwanese container shipping company Evergreen Marine has ordered six Sub-Panamax methanol dual-fuel containerships to be built by China State Shipbuilding Corporation. Evergreen will pay $52-58 million per 2,400 TEU vessel. The order for the ship sextet was placed on behalf of Italia Marittima S.p.A., a subsidiary of Evergreen Marine. Additionally, […]
In the UK, Nuclear Engineering International reports start-up Core Power, led by CEO Mikal Bøe, is targeting a $10 billion order book for nuclear-powered vessels by 2030. Initial orders will likely focus on Floating Nuclear Power Plants (FNPPs) due to regulatory advantages, but nuclear-powered ships will follow soon after. Deliveries are expected to begin between […]
