Decarbonisation
The International Maritime Organization has committed to slashing total annual greenhouse gas emissions by at least 50% by 2050, compared with 2008, and it aims to decarbonise the sector fully by the end of the century. The shipping industry is facing up to the challenge, developing new fuels and stronger, environmentally-friendly practices. But with tighter rules and regulations on both a regional and global level to contend with, agreement on the best approach is not easy
Edda Wind and Hydrogenious secure EU funding for hydrogen propulsion
Brussels’ funding aims at promoting ‘safe handling and storage’ of green hydrogen
Will methanol bunkering pick up in 2023?
The world’s second-largest bunkering port expects methanol bunkering to become a regular feature from July onwards, although it may take a while for that expectation to materialise as most of the dual-fuel newbuildings will be delivered from 2024
Methanol-fuel boxship orderbook grows as CMA CGM signs up for dozen newbuilds
The global methanol-capable boxship newbuilding backlog has now hit 59 vessels able to be powered by this alternative fuel. However, questions remain about green methanol supply.
CMB.Tech and WinGD sign agreement for bulk carrier ammonia engine development
Series of 210,000 dwt bulk carrier newbuildings ordered in 2021 and 2022, to an ammonia-ready specification, now look set to be able to operate on ammonia fuel from their delivery in 2025 and 2026
Port of Rotterdam’s bunker sales up 5.9% in 2022
Biofuel-blended bunkers sale shows highest jump, up 162% to 790,000 tonnes
Boxship orders favour alternative fuel options
Container shipping lends itself most readily to adopting new fuels. More than two-thirds of newbuildings will be capable of using alternatives to HFO and LSFO
Pacific Carriers to study methanol as alternative low-carbon fuel for fleet
ABS will evaluate the means and impact of retrofitting a PCL vessel with a propulsion system powered by methanol, as an alternative low-carbon fuel option
MOL gets approval for ammonia-powered bulk carrier
Mitsubishi Shipbuilding is working on design of the vessel
Star Bulk not ready to commit to alternative fuels
Company not planning to order any alternative dual-fuel vessels soon, says chief financial officer
Why safety trumps everything else on shipping’s agenda
Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore group president Matthieu de Tugny talks to Lloyd’s List editor Richard Meade about why class societies have a critical role to play in ensuring shipping remains safe and reliable as we look to rapidly adopt new technologies, new fuels and new cargoes
Lack of ‘real’ green solutions leaves shipping hanging, say London Greeks
Answers to decarbonisation are ‘still awaited’ from engine makers and yards, according to Haralambos Fafalios
Industry pushes EU to introduce ‘ambitious’ FuelEU Maritime
FuelEU Maritime sets a 2% target for renewable marine fuels starting from 2025
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