In Turkey, the world’s first e-methanol-fueled service operation vessel, Esvagt’s NB1094, was launched on Saturday at Cemre Shipyard. NB1094 will serve Ørsted’s offshore wind farm, Hornsea 2, off the UK’s Yorkshire coast in the North Sea. The vessel, built according to DNV classification rules, will sail under the Danish flag and accommodate 124 people. These […]
In Brussels, Transport & Environment (T&E) reports two-thirds of European green shipping fuel projects are at risk. Of 61 European hydrogen projects T&E mapped, at least 17, if operational, could meet nearly 4% of EU shipping’s energy demand by 2030, exceeding a 2034 2% green fuels target. However, 44 other projects may shift focus to […]
In the UK, Union Maritime’s plans for 34 new build vessels to use BAR Technologies’ WindWings, a rigid sail technology, will save an average of 1.5 tonnes of fuel and reduce CO2 emissions per wing daily on typical routes. Wind propulsion is a key component of Union Maritime’s broader environmental strategy, which includes the deployment […]
In Korea, Korea IT Times reports Hanwha Ocean will display a 93,000㎥ Very Large Ammonia Carrier (VLAC) at the Posidonia 2024 exhibition in Athens, Greece. Ammonia is emerging as a key fuel for the carbon-free era due to its lack of carbon dioxide emissions. Since late last year, demand for ammonia carriers has been increasing. […]
In Norway, MAN Cryo has been selected by Torghatten Nord A/S, a Norwegian ferry company, to design and engineer hydrogen supply systems for two new RoPax ferries. This initiative is part of a Norwegian government effort to make major vessels on the mainland-Lofoten Islands route emission-free. As part of MAN Energy Solutions, MAN Cryo specializes […]
In Australia, Vast Renewables Limited has received planning consent for Solar Methanol 1 (SM1), a concentrated solar thermal powered (CSP) methanol plant in Port Augusta, South Australia. The facility will produce 7,500 tonnes of green methanol annually, aimed at decarbonizing the shipping industry. SM1 is a collaboration with Mabanaft GmbH & Co. KG, combining proven […]
In Greece, Metis announced research with Laskaridis Shipping Co., and the Cambridge Centre for Advanced Research and Education in Singapore (CARES) will deploy data collection and modeling to chart a realistic course towards a low-carbon future for the maritime industry. This project aims to address the elusive real-world impacts of various low-carbon fuels, crucial for […]
In Denmark, Maersk announced starting July 1, a new Fossil Fuel Fee (FFF) will replace the current Bunker Adjustment Factor (BAF) and Low Sulphur Surcharge (LSS) for ocean transport contracts longer than three months. The FFF will streamline the cost recovery for various mandated fuel types into a single quarterly reviewed surcharge. The FFF aims […]
In Yemen, The Maritime Executive reports the Houthi movement claimed responsibility for recent long-range attacks including targeted vessel LPG carrier Essex, which the Houthis alleged to have attacked in the Mediterranean. Despite these claims, monitors such as the UK Maritime Trade Organization, EUNAVFOR Aspides, and the U.S. Central Command have not confirmed any such incidents. […]
In the United Arab Emirates, CMB.TECH and Damen announced their collaboration on four hydrogen-powered ASD Tugs, featuring CMB.TECH’s dual fuel hydrogen technology to significantly reduce emissions. Vincent Maes, Damen’s Area Sales Manager Benelux, expressed enthusiasm for the collaboration, highlighting the shared commitment of both family-owned companies to the maritime energy transition. “We’re looking forward to […]
