In Singapore, Reuters reports global marine fuel supplier Peninsula is expanding its operations in the Middle East, increasing its presence in conventional bunker fuel markets while also preparing to ramp up the supply of alternative fuels globally. At the Singapore International Bunkering Conference, Kenny MacLean, Peninsula’s chief operating officer, announced the company’s new supply operations […]
In the UK, The Loadstar reports at the Singapore International Bunkering Conference on October 9, CMA CGM’s Vice President of Bunkering and Energy Transition, Farid Trad, announced that the company is focusing on LNG as a preferred transitional fuel due to its scalability and years of use, while still keeping methanol as an option. Trad […]
In Singapore, Wan Hai Lines, in collaboration with KPI OceanConnect, completed its first biofuel delivery when container vessel WAN HAI 510 was supplied with B24 biofuel by SK Energy International at the Port of Singapore on October 7th. The biofuel, certified by the ISCC, is designed to cut emissions by up to 20% compared to […]
In the UK at the Port of Felixstowe, Maersk launched the Alexandra Maersk, a dual-fuel methanol vessel, the fifth ship in a series of 18 dual-fuel methanol 16,000 TEU containerships scheduled for delivery in 2024 and 2025. The naming ceremony featured UK Maritime Minister Mike Kane who said, “This is exactly the kind of innovation […]
In Germany, Associated Press reports Arsenio Dominguez, head of the International Maritime Organization, emphasized the immediate need for the shipping industry to reduce carbon emissions through actionable steps such as optimizing ship routes with satellite technology, cleaning hulls to reduce drag, and adopting slow steaming to cut fuel consumption. Speaking at at the Hamburg Sustainability […]
In Florida, World Fuel Services and Infineum released a white paper highlighting the importance of marine fuel additives as a bridge solution during the transition to alternative fuels in the shipping industry. According to the report, while future fuels such as hydrogen, ammonia, and methanol are gaining traction, it may take 10–15 years before they […]
In Finland, ESL Shipping announced its investment in four new handysize 1A ice-class vessels, valued at €186 million, which can be powered by green hydrogen-based e-methanol or biomethanol, allowing entirely fossil-free operations. The vessels will be built at China Merchants Jinling Shipyard in Nanjing, with deliveries expected between Q3 2027 and Q1 2028. The key […]
In Singapore at the 23rd Singapore International Bunkering Conference, the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore announced beginning April 2025 all bunker suppliers will be required to implement digital bunkering services, including electronic Bunker Delivery Notes, to streamline operations. This digital shift is expected to save the industry 40,000 man-days annually and will be supported […]
In the UK, Superyacht News reports nuclear propulsion is gaining interest among yacht owners as a future power source, according to a new report from Lloyd’s Register, Fuel for Thought: Nuclear for Yachts. The report highlights how nuclear energy could revolutionize yachting, offering greater power, range, and sustainability, with some owners hoping to implement the […]
In Greece, Safety4Sea reports classification society DNV’s Alternative Fuels Insights database has revealed that 2024 has seen a significant shift towards alternative-fueled vessels, with a total of 335 new orders so far, marking a 25% increase compared to the same period in 2023. According to Jason Stefanatos, Global Decarbonization Director at DNV, despite a slow […]
