In Japan, NYK Line announced ClassNK is set to award the world’s first “Machinery Room Safety for Ammonia” accreditation to an ammonia-fueled medium gas carrier, under development by a consortium including Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha and Nihon Shipyard. This certification marks a significant advancement in the safety of ammonia as a marine fuel, a crucial […]
In Norway, Knutsen NYK Carbon Carriers announced a Joint Study Agreement with COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry to develop Liquefied Carbon Dioxide carriers, advancing the global push for carbon capture and storage solutions. The initiative leverages KNCC’s LCO2-Elevated Pressure technology, an innovative vessel design approved by DNV, the maritime certification authority, to facilitate direct offshore CO2 […]
In The Netherlands, Offshore Energy reports the International Maritime Organization granted consultative status to the Methanol Institute, empowering the trade association to offer expertise directly in IMO’s regulatory discussions. With this status, MI can now attend and contribute to IMO meetings, participating actively in shaping the industry’s approach to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. The […]
In Japan, Hamanaka Town, JA Hamanaka, Takanashi Milk Products, Hokkaido Gas, Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, and MOL Sunflower launched a study to explore using biomethane from dairy farm manure as an alternative to liquefied natural gas in factories and vessels. This study, centered in the dairy-rich region of Hamanaka, Hokkaido, will assess whether biomethane can be […]
In Singapore, Manifold Times reports The Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation has released a pivotal guidebook on ammonia bunkering operations, aiming to enhance safety and competency in the maritime industry as it transitions to using ammonia as a marine fuel. Published on August 21, 2024, the guidebook offers a detailed competency framework derived from GCMD’s […]
In Singapore, Seatrium Limited and Nanyang Technological University have launched the Seatrium New Energy Laboratory in Singapore, focusing on advancing sustainable energy solutions for the Offshore and Marine sector. The partnership, solidified through a Memorandum of Understanding, aims to address critical challenges in maritime decarbonization, offshore renewables, and digitalization. The lab will explore innovative technologies, […]
In Norway, Alma Clean Power has successfully tested its 100 kW direct ammonia fuel cell system, marking a significant advancement in clean maritime energy. Building on the success of last year’s 6 kW system, this new milestone underscores the company’s leadership in developing Solid Oxide Fuel Cell technology that converts ammonia directly into electricity without […]
In The Netherlands, Offshore Energy reports Norwegian green hydrogen developer Fuella has secured a 1 million square meter site at Porto do Açu in Brazil to establish a facility capable of producing 400,000 tons of green ammonia annually. This marks Fuella’s first foray into Brazil, as part of a landmark agreement with Porto do Açu, […]
In the UK, the International Chamber of Shipping , alongside the governments of the Bahamas and Liberia, proposed a comprehensive plan to the International Maritime Organization including a $2.5 billion annual GHG Fee to drive the adoption of zero or near-zero GHG marine fuels and meet net zero shipping emissions by 2050. The fee would […]
In the UK, The Loadstar reports Taiwanese carrier Wan Hai Lines has commissioned up to 20 methanol dual-fuel containerships, costing between $1.68 billion and $2.5 billion, in response to rising demand on the Far East-Middle East and India trades. The orders include twelve 8,000 TEU vessels from Taiwan’s CSBC Corp, with options for an additional […]
