In Greece, from June 3-7, Athens will host shipping exhibition Posidonia 2024 at the Athens Metropolitan Expo. The event will feature over 65 seminars and conferences, engaging top industry leaders in discussions critical to the future of maritime affairs. A highlight of the week is the “Greener Shipping Summit 2024,” organized by Newsfront/Naftiliaki and backed […]
In Japan, an Asahi Tanker Co. news release reported an innovative stride toward sustainable maritime operations, successfully trialing a new biofuel blend aboard its tanker, the “Sunny Orion.” This initiative marks the company’s inaugural use of biofuels, employing a mixture known as B24, which integrates 24% fatty acid methyl ester (FAME) derived from waste table […]
In the UK, a press release from engineering and environmental consultancy Ricardo reported a significant expansion of its propulsion system development capabilities, particularly in multi-stack fuel cell technology. This strategic enhancement follows the January 2021 inauguration of a £2.5 million hydrogen testing facility at its UK headquarters in Shoreham-by-Sea, marking a doubling of its hydrogen […]
In Denmark, a Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping press release announced a dynamic partnership with four leading academic institutions: the University of Michigan, Maritime Research Alliance, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, and World Maritime University. This collaboration heralds a significant step towards integrating industry and academia to advance the decarbonization of […]
In Australia, Oceania Marine Energy reported on their LinkedIn page that Oceania Marine Energy and Hexagon Energy Materials Limited have inked a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at developing a low-emissions ammonia bunkering business in Dampier, Western Australia. This partnership marks a significant venture into sustainable shipping practices, particularly targeting the robust iron ore transport routes […]
In Norway, a Yara press release reported subsidiary Yara Clean Ammonia has partnered with Greenko ZeroC, the green ammonia production arm of India-based AM Green, to secure a major supply of renewable ammonia. The agreement centers on AM Green’s first phase of innovative ammonia production facility in Kakinada, India, promising to deliver up to 50% […]
In Norway, an HAV Hydrogen press release reported that in a bold stride toward a greener future, Maris Fiducia Norway is pioneering the next generation of maritime transport by spearheading the development of hydrogen-powered dry-bulk vessels across Europe. Teaming up with maritime innovator HAV Hydrogen, hydrogen producer and distributor Norwegian Hydrogen, and Dutch ship designer […]
