Based on current order books, the potential demand for sustainable variants of methane and methanol for container vessels on the Rotterdam-Singapore route could reach up to 5 million tonnes per year in 2028.
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The global shipping industry is on a path to net zero
Mark Dickinson of the Nautilus International trade union responds to an editorial about the environmental harm caused by cruise ships.
EU and IMO agree: global decarbonisation regulations are preferable
Representatives from IMO and the European Commission discussed the likelihood that the EU’s initial regulatory push on decarbonisation measures for the maritime sector could be superseded by global agreements within IMO.
All eyes on IMO: Maritime industry calls on global regulator to bridge existing fuel price gap
Maritime industry leaders, representing both the private and public sectors, have issued a joint call on the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Member States for a strong and global regulatory framework that accelerates the use of zero and near-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) fuels.
Crucial IMO meeting on shipping’s green transformation begins today
Even before the meeting, which begins on Monday, it is clear that progress is needed in the negotiations on how the industry can reduce its carbon footprint.
MAN chief criticizes the pace of Europe’s production of clean fuels
Lack of political will in Europe is blocking the production of green hydrogen for sustainable fuels, warns the chief executive of MAN Energy Solutions.
Alternative fuels require alternative thinking on crew training
The rapid introduction of alternative fuels in the maritime industry has outpaced updates to crew training standards and regulatory frameworks.
International Maritime Organization Inches Closer to Shipping Decarbonization Measures
Member states increasingly support an economic measure to incentivize emissions reductions from the shipping sector.
New investment to electrify Australian ports
The Australian maritime sector will move a step closer to decarbonisation thanks to a $70 million investment from the Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC).