Author Archive: Jim Kendrick

rss feed

California can lead shipping decarbonization, UC Berkeley reports

California can lead shipping decarbonization, UC Berkeley reports

May 29, 2024 |

In California,  UC Berkeley’s Goldman School of Public Policy and Energy & Environmental Research Associates released two reports on decarbonizing ocean-going vessels, detailing technologies for low and zero-carbon fuels, engine efficiencies, and operational improvements. commissioned by Pacific Environment. These reports, “Policy Options to Decarbonize Ocean-Going Vessels” and “Ocean-Going Vessel Decarbonization Technology Assessment,” aim to guide […]

Read More

Singapore completes first simultaneous methanol bunkering and cargo operation

Singapore completes first simultaneous methanol bunkering and cargo operation

May 29, 2024 |

In Singapore, An X-Press Feeders container vessel on its maiden voyage from Asia to Europe was successfully refueled at Tuas Port with nearly 300 metric tonnes of bio-methanol from Global Energy Trading Pte Ltd (GET), at the same time containers were loading.  This was the first simultaneous methanol bunkering and cargo operation (known as SIMOPS) […]

Read More

Proman Stena Bulk names methanol tanker Stena Prosperous in Singapore

Proman Stena Bulk names methanol tanker Stena Prosperous in Singapore

May 29, 2024 |

In Singapore, Proman Stena Bulk, a joint venture between Stena Bulk and Proman, has officially named its methanol tanker, Stena Prosperous, which will be bunkered with a 20/80 green/conventional methanol blend.   The methanol blend used on the 49,900 DWT IMOIIMeMAX will cut CO2e emissions by 31% compared to voyages using Very Low Sulphur Fuel […]

Read More

BC Ferries secures $75 million CIB loan for zero-emission ferries

BC Ferries secures $75 million CIB loan for zero-emission ferries

May 29, 2024 |

In Canada, BC Ferries has secured a $75 million loan from the Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) to finance the purchase of four zero-emission battery electric ferries Canada Infrastructure Bank and the installation of necessary charging infrastructure. This project aims to reduce 9,000 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions annually by fiscal 2027, contributing to Canada’s goal […]

Read More

Lakeway Link partners with ScanOcean for sustainable marine fuel

Lakeway Link partners with ScanOcean for sustainable marine fuel

May 28, 2024 |

In Sweden, Lakeway Link AB has partnered with ScanOcean AB to utilize B15-DMA, for its new roll-on/roll-off (ro-ro) service between Södertälje, Sweden, and Gdynia, Poland.  Deliveries will be in Södertälje, to the vessel M/S Lakeway Express. ScanOcean AB, a leader in renewable marine fuel solutions, will supply the B15-DMA fuel, which meets ISO 8217 standards […]

Read More

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and NGK Insulators to advance clean fuel production

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and NGK Insulators to advance clean fuel production

May 28, 2024 |

In Japan, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) and NGK Insulators Ltd. will collaborate to develop membrane dehydration systems for Bioethanol and e-Methanol production. Bioethanol, an alternative to gasoline and a key component in Sustainable Aviation Fuel and e-Methanol, a promising next-generation marine fuel, stand to benefit from this technology. MHI will utilize its expertise in […]

Read More

Sea Change: America’s first hydrogen-powered ferry prepares for San Francisco Bay

Sea Change: America’s first hydrogen-powered ferry prepares for San Francisco Bay

May 22, 2024 |

In California, Marine Link reports the United States’ first hydrogen-powered ferry, Sea Change, has received its Certificate of Inspection (COI) from the U.S. Coast Guard.  The COI marks one of the final milestones for expected June commercial operations in the San Francisco Bay Area. SWITCH Maritime, the company behind this groundbreaking zero-emissions vessel, announced the […]

Read More

Alfa Laval surpasses 100 orders for methanol fuel system, leading the shift to alternative fuels

Alfa Laval surpasses 100 orders for methanol fuel system, leading the shift to alternative fuels

May 22, 2024 |

In Sweden, Alfa Laval announced reaching over 100 orders for its FCM Methanol low-flashpoint fuel supply system (LFSS). This success underscores the maritime industry’s growing confidence in Alfa Laval’s fuel treatment expertise, particularly as shipyards and owners pivot towards methanol as a key alternative fuel. The FCM Methanol, launched in 2015, boasts the longest operational […]

Read More

North Ammonia secures grid capacity for green ammonia production in Arendal

North Ammonia secures grid capacity for green ammonia production in Arendal

May 22, 2024 |

In Norway, North Ammonia AS has secured a reservation for 171 MW of grid capacity for a green ammonia production plant in Eydehavn, Arendal. This reservation from Statnett and Glitre Nett ensures ample grid capacity for the facility’s annual production of approximately 145,000 tonnes of green ammonia, positioning North Ammonia as a key player in […]

Read More

Blue Visby Solution slashes CO2 emissions in maritime prototype trials

Blue Visby Solution slashes CO2 emissions in maritime prototype trials

May 22, 2024 |

Global Consortium Blue Visby’s recent prototype trials demonstrated a 17.3% average decrease in maritime carbon emissions. Conducted in March and April 2024, these trials featured the bulk carriers M/V Gerdt Oldendorff and M/V Begonia, chartered by CBH Group, performing ballast voyages to Australia’s Kwinana Grain Terminal. The trials yielded impressive results, with the M/V Gerdt […]

Read More

« Previous Page — Next Page »