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 […]
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 […]
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) […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
